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Winter storm: Jacksonville International Airport will close around 8 p.m. Tuesday, reopen Wednesday

A job fair is being held on Friday, Dec. 16 for various air service positions.
Jobs at JIA A job fair is being held on Friday, Dec. 16 for various air service positions. (Jacksonville International Airport)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville International Airport will close Tuesday night as severe winter weather moves in, an airport spokesperson said.

JAX airport will close after its last departure Tuesday night around 8 p.m.

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There will still be some arrivals coming in after 8 p.m.

The airport is scheduled to reopen at noon Wednesday. Travelers are encouraged to check with their airlines for flight status and rebooking information.

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Here is the full statement from JIA’s spokesperson:

“Due to winter weather conditions expected to impact Northeast Florida, we will close following the last departure this evening around 8 pm. The airport is anticipated to reopen at noon tomorrow. Travelers are encouraged to check flight status with their airlines for the most up-to-date information about their itineraries and for rebooking options.”

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