Overview
Cecil Airport is a major aviation facility on Jacksonville’s Westside, built on the grounds of a former naval air station. Today, it serves as a large-scale general aviation and cargo airport, supporting military-related operations, commercial aviation services, and aerospace development. Its expansive layout and long runways make it suitable for a wide range of aircraft.
The airport plays a significant role in Jacksonville’s aviation economy and industrial growth. It also shapes the surrounding area, influencing nearby employment centers and logistics corridors. For aviation enthusiasts and professionals, Cecil Airport represents one of the city’s most important airfields outside of commercial passenger travel.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 30.2177887, -81.8800891
- Type: aerodrome
OSM tags
- Airport / airstrip: aerodrome
- iata: VQQ
- icao: KVQQ
- Name: Cecil Airport
- Former name: Naval Air Station Cecil Field
- Wikidata: Q1961094
- Wikipedia: Wikipedia (English) – Cecil Airport