Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

August 26, 2025 Great & efficient experience. This is a small-medium airport & what i love most is the lines are not long. I navigated thru the airport with ease. All the personnel was very helpful when I needed to ask questions

Would give 5 stars bc we actually enjoy the small airport here to fly out of, BUT there is always ONE bad apple. This time it was the bald headed, rude female whom works at the Southwest check in as soon as we arrived, just a rude individual for no good reason. HATE ppl like her! The other lady, whom actually HELPED us this morning 10-10-25, was nice and had great customer service! Maybe Southwest should consider hiring more like her and riding of the bald C!

Airprt itself is okay. Minor issues like missing floor tiles. The main problem is that the rental car service is not reliable to unusable. I waited for a car for 4 hours then the staff just left for the day, they have given away my reservation, I have gotten calls after my trip asking if I stole the car, they have over charged by 10x, and under charged by the same amount. I will avoid this airport like the plague that it is.

Airport is nice and small and easy to get in and out of. However, it is tired and in severe need of an an upgrade. Unfortunately, this isn't the worst thing about this airport. On the last 3 visits here the rental car services have been nothing short of a hot mess. Not enough cars or staff to support the operations despite customers having reservations. Tonight those customers, including g myself waited for hours for a car that never came. Time for a new Operations manager here, the current one is failing.

This “international” airport is by far the worst airport in the Nation… there’s no doubt in my mind it’s in the running for top 5 worst “internationally” I loved sitting on the tarmac for 30 minutes with all 2 or 3 gates empty to get off a plane. Trash.

From the rental lot to the bag claim area to the terminals, this place is a dirty, ill maintained dump. Been flying in and out of JAN since 2006 and it has always been a quick and convenient experience, but I don’t think the carpets or anything have been replaced or upgraded in twenty years. The rental car lots aren’t manned any longer, the booths are dirty shacks, the exit gates are literally coming apart into the roadway. Today, 10/16/25 at 10:55, I waited fifteen mins for closed bathroom because the attendant was in there allegedly cleaning. I was the first person to enter after she left and there was piss all over the seat, lid, outside the bowl and gross lint and grunge on horizontal Surfaces like nobody has wiped them for six months. Look at the walls and the built up grunge between the partition door panel and the wall and on top of the tiles. Soap dispensers missing, paper towel dispenser hanging out of its mount, all the mirrors chipping and rusting, chairs at the gates are all covered in rust and chipping paint. Did you really clean anything while you were in there for fifteen mins or just run a mop over the floor??? Then there’s the dog toilet area adding to the overall dank smell and all the walls are scuffed and dented. Disgusting!

I was having a very bad experience tonight due to my flight being cancelled (DELTA Mechanical issues) BUT Ms. Cherese changed my entire experience! Cherese service was TOP TIER! She took her time and found me another flight to get me to my destination last minute. Thank you for helping me and turning my night around. I’ll definitely be flying DELTA again just for Ms. Cherese.

This young lady right here is amazing!! Priceline neglected to send me my check in so I missed check-in. Marquita was very kind and calm. Explain the process to me, she could’ve sent me away because technically I did not check in so I didn’t follow procedure. Just amazing Customer Service she went above and beyond for me and I really appreciate that. I had a deadline I was up against and had I not been able to board that flight…..It would have really put me in a bind. Marquita, thank you so much for your amazing Customer Service you are simply outstanding at your job and United is very lucky to have you. I have included a picture of this beautiful woman. If you see her just know you will be getting outstanding customer service if you get the pleasure to have an interaction with her.

During my times that I traveled to Mississippi to do anything in the state, I've never actually flown to this airport before. Kind of crazy, but it is what it is. Heheh On a recent trip in late April 2025, I decide to fly into Jackson Meager Evers international (regional) airport versus taking Amtrak from Memphis or New Orleans. It was practical and definitely you don't waste time trying to sit on a train or anything like that. This regional airport is fairly small with only five gates. You can get in and out within a reasonable time and on your way to wherever you need to go. Even going through security would take only 5 to 10 minutes, if you have TSA pre-check. Best bet is to come a little bit early to avoid the long lines, but since it's a small enough airport, you can get thru TSA checkpoints within 20 minutes or less. This airport was named after Meager Evers, who was an US Army veteran and the first field secretary in Mississippi for the NAACP. He was active in the struggle against racial segregation in the United States. It is a defining tribute to naming the airport for a remarkable individual who contributed so much to the advancement of American culture and society. For the most part though, my experience here was brief and swift. Very good and swift for what service this airport provides to the community of Jackson, Mississippi, the state of Mississippi, and the southeastern region of the United States of America. This small regional airport is a cool place to fly in and out of, if you have business or pleasure here. You can get in and thru TSA security within 15 minutes on a busy day, since it's a small airport. 30 minutes maximum. The overall experience here at the Jackson Meager Evers international airport was nice and definitely an airport I would like to fly into. This airport is like any other original airport in the country and the size helps in getting through security and to your gate as quickly as possible, but it's best that travelers observed the to our prior to departure rule so that you have enough time to get through security and not be in a rush to the gate. The airport terminal is clean and very well maintained by the staff of the airport. There was only less than 10 gates fresh is actually pretty good for easy navigation. In and out. They have a large security area so both of the gate areas can merge into one common area. I think most of the regional airports are like that. My experience here at Jackson Meager Evers regional Airport was short and without fanfare. While I was there, nothing was open because I was scheduled to fly out at 5:30 in the morning and nothing was open, not even a small coffee shop at four in the morning. I just had to plan accordingly. Thankfully, everything went smoothly and out of their bound for Detroit on Delta airlines that morning. I flew in from a layover in Atlanta earlier in the trip. It is definitely a small airport so plan accordingly. If you have an early morning flight and your hotel does not serve breakfast that early either, you may wanna buy snacks the night before and use for breakfast the next morning. Over, not a bad airport because it is in central Mississippi. Recommended because at least you don't have to drive from Memphis or take a train from New Orleans to get here. Jackson Meager Evers international Airport is Jackson, Mississippi's hometown airport. It services the Jackson area and surrounding communities. Like all airports, only take passengers are allowed inside the terminal. Unless you work at the airport or have legitimate reasons for being at the airport without a ticket, best to stay away or find all that means to get to where you going. They also have a small parking garage nearby for people who park at the airport, which is obviously paid parking. If you're like me, Uber and Lyft are your best friends. There's also a rental car counter inside the terminal as well. I didn't need that while I was traveling to and from Jackson. If it helps you, rent the car, but if you don't, then you need minimal transportation options, you can choose Uber or Lyft for your needs. I'm glad that Jackson, Mississippi has a regional airport to service the committee because a to be the one that has to drive from New Orleans or Memphis and so, if your travels come through Jackson, or passing through, consider flying into Jackson Meager Evers regional airport because it is the fastest way to do things in the 21st century. Plus, it is fun to fly when you can. 5 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

This airport isn't like Atlanta. It shut down early, leaving the customer's with flight delays scrambling to find rental cars or Uber due to the rental car business we're closed when we arrived after midnight. Uber were 20-30 mins away, and for customer's who waited in Atlanta for over 3hrs to land here was concerning. I can't give much of a review this time.

Jackson airport is receiving $24M in grant money this year and looks like changes are happening already. They are building a new Dunkin donuts in the main check in area. JAN doesn't have any food option outside the gate for at least 5 years now so the Dunkin donuts will be nice for traveller. Waiting time in JAN always been short, check in time is short because there are usually not a lot of people. Latest I check in is like 30mins before departure, no that I recommend being that late and holiday travel might have longer wait time but usually check in and TSA is pretty quick.

This may be the worst airport in the country. You never know if the elevator to the parking garage works. The escalator is hit or miss. The urinal in the men's room on the Delta concourse was broken for at least 3 months. It's like Mogadishu. I get the flights are often delayed. The airport authority can control that but they can control the maintenance and physical appearance of the facility. It's sad this is the best we have in Mississippi

I'll keep this short and sweet: 5 stars for the 4-minute, TSA to gate experience I just had! I live for a tiny airport that gets me in and off to my next destination in no time flat. Give me that and you can keep all the bells and whistles. I mean, what's not to love? Clean restrooms, plenty of seats for the small demand, and just overall, easy peasy. Cheers to JAN!

Not the newest and nicest airport I've been to but it met the expectations I had traveling to Jackson. A little old and nothing special but it's easy to get in and out and does the job.

The airport itself was a very nice environment. Did not really interact with anyone but it was a nice place. Beware of Payless Car rental in this location the service in the beginning to get your money was ok,but when a situation came up they were unprofessional and tried to over charge me for issue with the vehicle that were present when picking up the car rating a big fat ZERO

incredibly small with limited flight options. some of the people are great! others obviously hate what they are doing. Gulfport is a better option if your choosing between the two, the only really great point is the airport is not actually in Jackson so you are safe.

What a depressing airport! Sunday at 5 pm should be a busy time for an airport, but this place is dead! There were more employees than passengers, and yet nothing was open. They even closed the Hudson News!! The only "restaurant" was a Samuel Adams Brewhouse." I decided on a salad - bad choice. It came out in a styrofoam leftover container with a plastic fork. I'm pretty sure I am the only one that has ever ordered the salad. It smelled off and some of the lettuce was rotten. I choked down what I could since I highly doubted that they would take it back. Did I mention it was $14.50 for this abomination. Do yourself a favor and eat beforehand. Arrive only 30 minutes before your flight. Trust me, you don't want to hang around here.

This is my first time flying in to JAN, the airport is fairly small with only one terminal and two concourses. There are very limited dining/shopping options. Fortunately, security was a breeze to get through, and the staff was friendly. Unfortunately, the airport was not very well maintained. Most of the seats were dirty or torn, and the bathrooms were in need of some attention. I was also pleased that the rental car lot is easy to access, no shuttle needed.

If you have the option to drive to Mississippi, please do. Flying into this airport is easy, but flying out is a serious challenge. The airport is super small, but goodness......they have some simple-minded processes and procedures here. Everyone at a check-in counter is available to help because it's slow. So that's a good thing. Once you leave them, you have to walk to one side of the airport to go through security then be escorted by security to the other side of the airport; where you initially started out. They walk you in a line like a bunch of kindergartners and tell you not to talk to anyone or you'll have to start this ridiculous over again . Finding an outlet is like playing g where's Waldo, then they don't work. But luckily there is this one lonely little desk that says charging station sitting against a wall. This has to be the worst small airport I have been in and I have been in airports where you load the plane from the tarmac. Just prepare yourself for some foolishness if you have to fly in or out of this airport.

Ripped seats in waiting area, dirty bathrooms, sat on tarmac 30 minutes waiting on someone to come operate the gate ramp so we could get off the plane. RIDICULOUS.

What an obsolete and depressing little dump! No improvements for many years . . . Really needs an overhaul with major refreshing and updating

This airport dates back to 1959. It has since been through a few renovations. It was originally the Jackson Municipal Airport, but changed its name to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in 2015, after civil rights activist, and Jackson, MS resident, Medgar Evers. The airport is relatively small at 3,381 acres. It has two runways, oner terminal, 2 concourses (East and West), and six gates. There are only three restaurants and bars, and a gift shop. The car rental companies operate onsite, which is always a plus. They have all the major car rental players. The airport is very small and has very very limited food options like Cup O' Joe, Mississippi Blues & Tap, Capital City Tavern and Hudson News. They have a make-shift dog relief area, and a nursing pods. The security check point is small and very basic. Pre-check is lined up right next to the regular line. The staff there was friendly and helpful. The airport was not the most updated or cleanest. There was trash all over the place and the carpet was filthy. They do not have amenities that have become standard at most other airports like power outlets in the seats. They do however have televisions around each terminal, music playing throughout the terminal and free wifi (which I am using to type this review actually). Fun Fact: the Airport was ranked the 8th-best airport in a worldwide consumer survey conducted by Airports Council International In March 2011. It was the only airport in the US to be ranked in the top ten. This airport is what it is. It would not be my go to airport, but if I need to go to the City of Jackson, I would not have an issue flying through here.

The bathrooms are not clean nor the elevator. It is very hot inside, and the vending machines are horrible as well. Taking money, not giving food and not returning change.

Airport is small but clean. The customer service was amazing. Especially a lovely & hilarious woman that worked at the check in booth for Southwest named Ms. Janette. Not only was she extremely helpful with our check in... but she provided plenty of laughs that had me and my partner laughing until we got on the plane. Her energy was contagious!

This is a small airport, but makes flying in and out of here very easy. There are very limited food options, so it is definitely best to eat before arriving. Being such a small airport, it is nice that you don't have to arrive super early just to get through long security lines. The rental cars are conveniently in a garage right across the street from the rental car desks. The baggage drop is also right near the security line, making it easy to quickly check a bag and get to your gate. After security, it is just a short walk to all of the gates. While having more food options would be nice, this airport is very convenient.

Pro: very fast to get to gate, little wait time for security, TSA was polite. Con: No food options because "only one cook showed up today"? No Air Conditioning. It was hot as hell in November in the airport. No escalator to get to baggage. Both sides just broken and have been for months. Maybe a year. Almost zero plug ins for cell or laptop Water fountain water smelled awful Delta ticket employee was not polite /barely acknowledged me Car rental process was terrible

I travel a lot and this is the saddest airport I have ever seen. No restaurants, no bars, no stores, I was in total shock! Rental car places easy access. Whatever Government entity this airport is under should be ashamed of themselves. This is pathetic. The airport needs to be revamped, bring in business which will bring in jobs for the people and boost the economy.

If you're vegan there's nothing here for you except tator tots. Definitely could use more food options here.

Great smaller airport making arrival and departure a breeze! Easy to get to the gate and easy to get to baggage. Only downside is that if your flight is delayed most of the food and beverage concessions are closed so you can be sitting for awhile dreaming of Starbucks- but other than that the staff and personnel are helpful and friendly. I recommend this airport.

I should have flown out of New Orleans. This airport is the worst if you are stuck waiting for a flight. Absolutely no services other than a poorly stocked Hudson. Last time I was here, I chalked it up to COVID. But, almost a year later it's about the same. Several airport workers have said it's because no vendor wants to pay the outrageous rent they are asking for spaces after security. Restrooms were dirty with no paper towels or soap. So much for COVID cleanliness.

It has been years since I've utilized this airport. It has grown a lot since then. We flew from this airport on our way to Washington DC. It is a smaller airport however it has everything you need. Every staff member we encountered departing and returning were extremely friendly and helpful.

Airline support crews move like molasses. AC in terminals is not adequate, they have to put box fans out to help. Parking is super expensive!!!

Not business traveler friendly. Place is a joke when it comes to outlets non-existant except for the tiny table by Hudson. Can't get even a basic cup of coffee in gates 15-19 as there is not a single coffee house and the pot of garbage they have a Hudson has been broke for weeks. Come on Jackson you can do better.

I didn't get to see too much as I landed pretty late in the evening. Seemed like a smaller airport without too many of the amenities you'll find at larger airports. Baggage claim was quick (if it arrives at all) Southwest staff agent (Pam) was very friendly and helpful when my bags went missing. The pickup and drop off seems to be easy as it's not a very busy airport. It's a multi level airport but I wouldn't say you can get lost easily. I'll update this review someday if I depart from here.

If you can avoid this airport, do! The people who work this airport location for the airlines are not properly trained nor are they managed. When it comes to car rental companies at this location only, the absolute worse, except for Alamo and affiliates, as Alamo has the very best manager!

5 Stars for greatest bathroom artwork ever. But really it's an easy airport to get through, nice folks, and what you'd expect for an airport this size. But really, just really into the amazing artwork commemorating two of the best people this country has produced, so kudos to Mississippi!

While this is Mississippi's busiest airport it is still classified as a small airport that currently has 9 operational gates. However, it is serviced by American, Delta, United and Frontier airlines with Southwest returning this summer. All of the major rental car companies are represented here along with their staffed counters. There is one restaurant and bar option before TSA security near the west concourse. Inside the east concourse is another restaurant and bar which is inside TSA. This airport meets the primary needs of its travelers.

First time visiting Jax, MS and Im was really impressed! I flew in/ out with no issues. The airport and bathrooms were clean, customer service was awesome during my stay. Its small but gets the job done in a safe and timely manner. You must visit the Medgar Wiley Evers museum terminal 2 as you check in, I really enjoyed all the history and MS! If time permits visit his house (diff location), you must call to make a reservation for tour if you get a chance. The tour is done by Mrs Minnie, she does a wonderful job! You don't want to miss it. Yes I will use this airport and again in the near future.

This airport is such an embarrassment to the state of Mississippi. It's dirty, reels of bad carpet smell, bathrooms are not clean, seats are dirty, escalators have been broken for years & customer service is nonexistent except for those of a certain race. No diversity in staff, which is pretty appalling. But that's how the city of Jackson wants to keep it. In June, the air conditioning was broken. Big ugly fans, reminiscent of elementary school were placed around to stir up the smelly breeze. Very hot throughout. When I returned, I went to baggage claim and nothing was happening. No movement for over 30 minutes. This was not a busy time, it was around 6 PM. We all stood there and waited, staff walked by & looked the other way. I guess they just didn't feel like working or maybe they weren't staffed. Finally the baggage started coming. No explanation given. The lady working the parking lot was extremely rude. Was not going to speak to me as I continued to say hello. She ignored me but stuck her hand out to get my credit card to pay for $100+ parking. I kept saying hello and she finally grunted. Again, this airport is a disgrace. Avoid it if at all possible.

Absolutely one of the smallest airports I've ever been in. They only have 4 airlines that even fly into this airport. Seriously?!

Medgar Evers are finally recognized on the walls etc That old flag have been removed It use to depress me & bring back southern nightmares I hated going down the escalator It was close to my home where Medgar was murdered We lived about 30 miles apart How things have changed in that airport The people are so polite & helpful Southern hospitality was on full display Southwest people were on the job That lady who helped me I should have gotten her name but didn't allowed me to drink my water because I had to take meds Everyone was so polite & helpful It made my trip more pleasant & thanks Southwest for hiring compassionate people To have to pay huge sums of money for bottled water thru out Jackson & then inside airport was expensive but she let me finish my water & take my meds How sweet Thanks everyone Restaurant lady absolutely perfect in her hospitality with that wonderful smile & attitude

Chairs in the waiting areas look as if they've never been cleaned. This is a picture of the cleanest one I could find. There wasn't any soap in the restrooms, the stall didn't lock (ALL of the others had urine either on the seat or in the floor, & someone decided to use the toilet seat cover holder as the trash can. I couldn't bring myself to take photos of that. I didn't want to spend anymore time in there than absolutely necessary. Nastiest airport bathroom I've ever seen.

The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is fine. If you're flying into Jackson, which I have several times for work, this is your option; so, there's not really any choice. This airport isn't terrible, but it is small, so there aren't many options for food. On several of my trips here my only option (due to updates/construction) was a cafe/shop that didn't offer much food other than baked goods, so all I could get were snacks and coffee. There wasn't really a meal to be had. The airport itself has some cool art and information throughout, so that part of any trip here is nice. The staff are hit or miss. Most of my interactions with staff have been good, but several of the older gentlemen who work the security line are really conservative, and they talk about it rather loudly. And they ask really direct personal questions, which is unprofessional. The last time I went through I actually had an extremely brief, private, side conversation with a young girl working who said something along the lines of, "You should try working here, it's like this every day." I honestly felt bad for her. Overall, this airport is what it is. The fact that it's small does help with getting through security, it's never taken me longer than 15 minutes or so, even when there's been a line. But, if you're flying into or out of Jackson, just be prepared for the possibility of hunger and some conservative conversation.

This is miserably bleak. Like, third world country bad. Filthy and slow with zero food or restaurants. Not a single restaurant, bar, or coffee shop operational. Zero. Bathrooms look like a truck stop. There is somehow dried tobacco spit in every single urinal and half of the sinks. I'm honestly shocked, especially since it's one of the most expensive airports in the country to fly in and our of. Just... WOW.

I needed a good Airport visit because The airlines have become so cash-strapped, they charged me for my emotional baggage. Small town (although it is the state capitol) small airport, southern vibe with slow feel to it. The good thing is that everything is a short walk and you will not get lost in this airport. No need to worry about long lines and packed facilities because the throughput will never reach that level of uncomfortable flying. I have been here a lot and can confidently say that this is a great trip passthrough.

TSA at this airport has Luke warm IQ. I went through security once, no problems. They changed the departure gate, had to go through security on the other side. These obese useless eaters formerly known as TSA decided to confiscate a small hammer that was given to me because my grandfather had just passed away. Seriously could have caused more damage with my fist, shoe, belt, or the lighters they didn't find in my carry on. Never mind the half ounce of weed they didn't find. If you work for TSA, guaranteed you are a POS and not even your mother likes your choice in career.

This is a great little airport. You definitely can't get lost and it's rare that TSA security lines get longer than 20 people. There are only two concourses with about 6-8 gates. The one down side to this airport is that it is expense to fly from

I have been in airports in developing nations with better amenities than this. The airport website ought to flash in big letters that neither food nor coffee is available. You will literally dine from a vending machine full of expired food and drink expired soda, if you don't know to bring a sandwich from home. The airport is dirty, the bathroom doors don't lock, there isn't anywhere to plug in your electronic devices. It is DIRE.

I have been to plenty of small airports, but I was honestly shocked with the upkeep of this place. It looked like a bomb went off and nobody came around to clean it up. I'm walking through the terminal, and there are passengers sitting in the dark on the side because nobody bothered to put in a new light bulb. I walked around looking for an open shop, and somehow found one......which of course made that one shop busy and understaffed. The bathrooms here were filthy. I understand that staffing is hard, especially with Covid, but honestly, have some pride in your local airport. There aren't really choices in flying if you need to get to Jackson, but set that expectation bar low for this one.

Most unprofessional service and operation ever. There is usually an hour or more wait to get your rental and baggage. This time I arrived with my family of 5 to no car rental even with a confirmed reservation. Not the first time! This time it was at 1015pm with 30 + min wait just to get indifferent then indignant service. The worst part was once I left the counter they " found" 2 vehicles for white couples. Jackson is my home town, but I absolutely hate flying in and out of Jackson.

I have flown in and out of this airport many times. I agree with others about it being a pain to have check points on opposite ends; however, it really isn't a problem because going through them is generally pretty fast because it is a small airport. Small does sometimes have its advantages. Also, as the south goes, it's true about southern hospitality. I've always been met here with pleasantries from everyone which goes a long, long way and absolutely makes for a better flying experience.

Get there 2hrs before your boarding time to deal with the incompetence of the employees. We have resorted to flying out of New Orleans from now on. It's cheaper even if you have to get a hotel the night before.

The Airport has a new restaurant, clean new bathrooms and is easy to navigate. The baggage claim is extremely fast. The long-term parking is high - $14 a day. The rental car companies are all on-site. TSA is very fast and pleasant agents.

It's a small local "international" airport. What can I say? They have nice southern folks at the desk and security. It's only about 10-15 minutes from parking to gate. I've always left very early or really late so I can't comment on the facilities other than the restrooms and they are clean and well stocked. If you decide to travel by air from Jackson, MS I wholeheartedly recommend this airport.

I've flown to this airport a few times and never had an issue. It's small so everything is within a short walk. TSA, right there. Rental car desk, right there. Runway, right there. Customer service is good in the areas that I've interacted with. The last time I was here they were doing construction on the bathrooms near the gates so the lines were long.

You are expected to come to the airport at least 3 hours before your flight. Only to arrive hungry at meal time and find the airport does not have any restaurants available or open, only Hudson News. The snacks you buy there can be old, as the ones I purchased. Their clerk was nice is the best I can say about Hudson News. I will fly into the NO airport on my next visit to MS.

Small airport bu all the staff was super friendly and quick to move through! Not a ton of options for food and drink and closes kind of early. All in all pretty smooth traveling.