NAS Jacksonville, FL
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Space-Available travel from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida — the Navy-operated AMC passenger terminal, with a rotator to Guantanamo Bay.
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, in northern Florida, runs a Navy-operated AMC passenger terminal. It is a low-volume terminal — best known among Space-A travelers as a Florida end of the rotator to and from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
For a Space-A traveler, NAS Jacksonville is an occasional, opportunistic option rather than a busy hub. The terminal keeps weekday hours, and its schedule is light — plan entirely from the 72-hour schedule, and contact the terminal directly for the latest flight information.
The move at NAS Jacksonville: if you're aiming for the Guantanamo Bay rotator, note that early check-in for that flight runs the day before departure. Otherwise, watch the 72-hour schedule and sign up early.
Terminal Information
Flight Schedule PDFs
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At a Glance
Editorial summary of the live numbers below.
- NAS Jacksonville is a low-volume terminal — an occasional, opportunistic Space-A option rather than a busy hub. Plan entirely from the 72-hour schedule and contact the terminal directly for the latest flight information.
- The terminal's best-known Space-A activity is the rotator to and from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. If GTMO is your destination, that rotator is the route to watch — and early check-in for it runs the day before departure.
- The terminal keeps weekday hours and its schedule is light, so flexibility matters. Sign up early and check the schedule often.
- Because volume is low, an eligible traveler who catches one of NAS Jacksonville's flights generally has good odds of a seat — the constraint is how few flights run.
- April 2026 saw an unusually high spike in flight volume across many AMC terminals — probably driven by real-world operations rather than typical cadence. Weight the other months more heavily when planning your trip.
| Type | Date | Departure | Destination | Roll call | Arrival | Code | Released | Claimed | Fill % | Sel cat | Sel signup | Comp | Comp cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrival | 2026-05-21 | NAS Jacksonville, FL | NAS Sigonella, Italy | — | 1800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 72-Hour | 2026-06-03 | NS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba | Norman Manley International Airport NAS Jacksonville, FL | 0700 | — | T | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Patterns Over the Past 12 Months
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Methods, contacts, and terminal-specific quirks.
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Plan Your TripQuirks Worth Flagging
- NAS Jacksonville's known Space-A activity is the rotator to and from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Early check-in for the GTMO rotator runs 9 am to 3 pm the day before the flight departs.
- Roll call is conducted at the AMC ticket counter 3 hours before departure. Because of medical screening, plan to arrive one to two hours before roll call to allow time for processing.
- Space-Required passengers check in 6 hours before departure and must be in line no later than 3 hours 20 minutes before departure — see the 30-day schedule for posted counter-open times.
- Baggage allowance is 2 checked bags per traveler (up to 70 lbs and 62 linear inches each), plus 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item that fits under an aircraft seat.
When You Show Up
Parking, lodging, food, and what to do if you don't get on.
Parking
Check-In
Check in at the NAS Jacksonville Passenger Terminal. Bring a valid ID, your leave or travel orders, and a printed copy of your Space-A sign-up email. For the Guantanamo Bay rotator, early check-in runs the day before departure.
When to Arrive
The terminal is open 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays, with hours shifting around flight arrivals and departures. Mark present as early as you can; roll call is 3 hours before departure, and medical screening means arriving one to two hours before roll call is wise.
Common Destinations
Editorial notes to complement the live counts on the flight tables above.
- NAS Jacksonville's best-known Space-A run — the rotator to and from GTMO. Early check-in for this flight runs the day before departure.
Related Terminals
Geographic and functional alternatives.
FAQ
Travelers ask these about this terminal specifically.
I know flights are based on mission requirements. Is there anything I can do to increase my chances of making the flight?
Sign up early, and show up early to mark present. If only a few Space-A passengers have marked present shortly before roll call, terminal staff will tell mission planners that cargo can be added to the pallet positions that would have held seats. On certain aircraft, that means fewer Space-A seats than there are travelers waiting. The fix is to mark present as early as you can — don't wait until just before roll call.
Do I really need to bring a copy of my sign-up email?
Yes — always bring a hard copy of your sign-up email, and make sure it shows a date and time stamp. Terminal staff use that stamp to confirm your priority on the manifest at roll call.
Will they let me on the flight if my ID is expired?
No. Check every ID before you travel, and if any will expire during your trip, renew them now. Expired IDs (including your CAC, dependent ID, and passport) will keep you off the flight.
Helpful Links
AMC PDFs, terminal-specific guides, and external resources.
Guide last reviewed . Sources: AMC Travel and Space-A+ historical data.