# JNU — Juneau International Airport > Machine-readable reference for JNU. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/JNU.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T20:31:30.724+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Juneau International Airport - IATA: JNU - ICAO: PAJN - City: Juneau - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Juneau - Distance from city: 13 km (8 mi) northwest of central Juneau - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: ≈0.73M - Official website: https://juneau.org/airport ## Overview Welcome Juneau International Airport (JNU) is more than just a gateway to Alaska's capital; it embodies the community it serves. Nestled between mountains and the water’s edge, its unique charm comes from floatplanes taxiing by and a terminal that feels more like a hub for local interaction than a modern airport. The pace here is leisurely, fitted to an Alaskan beat where weather dictates arrivals and departures. At a glance Handling approximately 730,000 passengers annually, JNU is compact and efficient with its single terminal (T1) and one runway. Positioned 13 kilometers northwest of central Juneau, it's a crucial connection point as the city itself has no road linkage to the mainland. Major carriers such as Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate out of the terminal, alongside smaller carriers like Alaska Seaplanes. Terminals & layout Juneau International operates out of a solitary terminal, making navigation simple. The limited footprint means you'll quickly access services like the Tailwind Concession café/bar and Hummingbird Hollow Gift Shop, centrally located and ideal for a quick bite or picking up that last-minute gift. Interestingly, the terminal grants views of the… ## Terminals (2) - **Main Terminal** — 6 gates · Main concourses · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Seaplanes, Ward Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/terminals/main-terminal - **Juneau International Airport Terminal** — airlines: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Seaplanes, Ward Air URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/terminals/t1 ## Dining (5) - **Hummingbird Hollow Restaurant** — Main Terminal · American · Casual sit-down · $$ · Early morning - Last departure URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/restaurants/hummingbird-hollow-restaurant - **Pre-Security Buffet (Coffee & Snacks)** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Grab-and-go · $ · Flight schedule dependent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/restaurants/pre-security-buffet-coffee-snacks - **Tailwind Bar & Grill** — Main Terminal · Bar & Grill · Casual · $$ · Flight schedule dependent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/restaurants/tailwind-bar-grill - **Tailwind Concession** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/restaurants/tailwind-concession - **Vending Machines** — Main Terminal · Vending · Snacks & Drinks · $ · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/restaurants/vending-machines ## Shops (3) - **Forget-Me-Knot Gifts** — Main Terminal · Gifts & Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/shops/forget-me-knot-gifts - **Hummingbird Hollow Gift Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/shops/hummingbird-hollow-gift-shop - **Newsstand/Convenience Store** — Main Terminal · News & Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/shops/newsstand-convenience-store ## Parking (4) - **Cell Phone Wait Lot** — Off-site waiting area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/parking/cell-phone-wait-lot - **Long Term Public Parking** — On-site · $16.00/day, 1/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/parking/long-term-public-parking - **Main Airport Parking Lot** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/parking/main-airport-parking-lot - **Short Term Public Parking** — On-site · $49.00/day, 2/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/parking/short-term-public-parking ## Ground transport (15) - **Alamo National Enterprise** — On-airport car rental · Roughly 10-30 min from leaving the gate to driving off, depending on lines and baggage · Widely reported as higher than mainland U.S.; specific daily rates vary strongly by season and booking lead time · Rental desks operate daily aligned with flight schedules; not 24/7, but open for main Alaska Airlines banks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/alamo-national-enterprise - **Avis** — On-airport car rental · 5-20 min for return; pickup time depends on line length, often 10-30 min · Generally high vs mainland; exact pricing varies, no single confirmed range · Open daily around scheduled flights; not a 24/7 operation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/avis - **Budget** — On-airport car rental · Pickup can be 20-40 min when two flights arrive together; drop-off usually under 10 min · Often the lowest published daily rates among on-airport agencies, but still high by mainland standards; exact numbers vary · Desk hours aligned to flight schedule; not 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/budget - **Capital Cab** — Taxi · 15-20 min airport to downtown in normal traffic · $20-30 airport to downtown reported by riders · On-demand via dispatch; cabs commonly queue at airport during flight banks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/capital-cab - **Capital Transit** — City bus · 35-50 min airport area to downtown including walk and stops · $2 · Daytime headways roughly every 30-60 min; limited evening/Sunday; no 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/capital-transit - **Capital Transit Bus Route (local city bus)** — Bus · 25-35 min to downtown Juneau · $2-3 · Approximately every 30-60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/capital-transit-bus-route-local-city-bus - **EverGreen Taxi** — Taxi · 15-20 min airport to downtown in normal traffic · $20-30 airport to downtown reported by riders · On-demand via dispatch; no fixed schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/evergreen-taxi - **Glacier Taxi Tours** — Taxi/tour · Airport–Mendenhall–downtown itineraries commonly run 2-3 hours total · Frequently reported around $80-100 per hour for private tours; varies by group size and itinerary · By reservation; tours scheduled to match flight/cruise times, not on a fixed frequency URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/glacier-taxi-tours - **Hertz** — On-airport car rental · Gold members often out in 10-15 min; others may wait 15-30 min at busy times · Similar to other majors and high in peak season; precise daily rates vary by date and inventory · Open daily for main flight banks; not 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/hertz - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-20 min to nearby hotels · Often free for guests · Hotel-dependent URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Juneau Limousine** — Limousine · Similar driving time to taxis (15-20 min airport–downtown) · Higher than regular taxis; often charged as an hourly or flat event/transfer rate, reported over $100 for event-style bookings · By reservation only; no walk-up or fixed-frequency service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/juneau-limousine - **Juneau Taxi and Tours** — Taxi/tour · Standard airport–downtown legs ~15-20 min; combined tour transfers 2-3+ hours depending on stops · Taxi segments similar to other city cabs (~$20-30 airport–downtown); tour pricing by quote, often hourly · On-demand & pre-booked; no fixed schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/juneau-taxi-and-tours - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 15-20 min to downtown Juneau · Varies by demand · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/lyft - **Uber** — Rideshare · 15-20 min to downtown Juneau · Varies by demand · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/uber - **Yellow Cab / Local Taxis** — Taxi · 15-20 min to downtown Juneau · $20-40 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/transport/yellow-cab-local-taxis ## Insider tips - _Time_: Build extra time into your schedule to account for potential weather-related delays, particularly in fall and winter. - _Local_: The Tailwind Concession café/bar landside doubles as a local gathering spot, great for people-watching with a drink in hand. - _Money_: For budget-friendly transport, the Capital Transit bus offers a reliable option at just $2 per trip into downtown, though space can be tight for those carrying extensive luggage. - _Insider_: Pre-book car rentals early, especially in summer, as availability runs low when cruise and fishing seasons overlap. - _Avoid_: Mind the café’s fluctuating hours if flying off-peak; consider eating prior to arriving at the airport. - _Quiet_: Make use of the cell phone wait lot near Shell Simmons Drive for a quieter pickup experience without incurring parking charges. - _Insider_: Take in views of the unique water runway where floatplanes operate, a distinct aspect seldom seen at U.S. airports. ## Travellers notes mentioning JNU - [Anchorage vs Fairbanks vs Juneau: Where Alaska Airlines Winter Connections Actually Survive](https://airport.flights/notes/anc-anchorage-vs-fairbanks-vs) — by Tomás Reyes, 2026-07-08 A maintenance‑side look at Ted Stevens Anchorage vs Fairbanks and Juneau for dark, icy Alaska Airlines connections, and when each airport makes sense in winter. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/JNU.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/jnu/departures — HTML page with live departures