Airport
Jackson-Evers International Airport
IATA Code: JANLocation: The airport is five miles (8km) from Jackson city.
Time: GMT -6 (GMT -5 from March to November).
Contacts: Tel: +1 601 939 5631.
Transfer to the city: Transport to the city is available outside the baggage claim area on Terminal level 1. Taxis are available for transport to Jackson city centre and surrounding areas. Shuttle van companies also provide shared door-to-door services and should ideally be booked in advance.
Taxis: Taxis are undoubtedly the most convenient way to travel from the airport into downtown Jackson. Simply hail a taxi outside of the Arrivals hall; the meter should be turned on for the duration of the journey.
Car rental: Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. All have desks in Arrivals.
Facilities: The airport has ATMs, shops, bars and restaurants. Disabled facilities are good, those with special requirements should inform their airline in advance. A Disabled Passenger Shuttle Service is available 24 hours a day to transport those with special needs around the airport.
Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.jmaa.com
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Jackson Mississippi
Although it is Mississippi's largest city, and the state capital, Jackson has a slow pace with a distinctly southern lifestyle, and its population of about 400,000 is spread over a large geographic area, making it seem smaller than it is. The main landmark in the city is the old Mississippi State Capitol building in the very centre of the downtown area, modelled on the US Capitol in Washington and adding an impressive dimension to the city skyline.
Jackson meanders along the banks of the winding Pearl River, having been founded in 1821 as a trading post and incorporated into the United States in 1833 for the deliberate purpose of being the state capital. It is an exceedingly well-ordered city thanks to thoughtful town planning, but because it is spread out, exploring its distinct neighbourhoods is best done by car.
Downtown are the cultural centres, historic buildings and museums, but visitors need to travel to areas like Ridgeland, a few miles out, to find good shopping, eating, lodging and nightlife opportunities. The neighbourhood of Mid North has some great recreational areas, like Le Fleur's Bluff State Park, while to the west of Downtown is the significant Farish Street Historical District, a centre of black culture, politics, religion and business.
