Drive time to Juneau International Airport (JNU)

Juneau International Airport (JNU / PAJN) is a medium-sized airport serving Juneau, Alaska. It sits 21 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 8,857 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is GST (Gustavus Airport), 41 miles west.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near JNU

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

JNU at a glance

IATA code
JNU
ICAO code
PAJN
Serving
Juneau, Alaska
State
Alaska
Elevation
21 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
8,857 ft
Coordinates
58.3549, -134.5744
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from JNU

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from JNU, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like JNU, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to JNU

How long does it take to drive to JNU?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Juneau International Airport.

What is the airport code for Juneau?

Juneau International Airport uses the IATA code JNU and the ICAO code PAJN. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 21 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near JNU?

Within 200 miles: GST (41 mi), HNS (70 mi), SIT (95 mi), PSG (123 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from JNU?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to JNU. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.