Herlong Airport

Jacksonville, United States

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Herlong Airport

Jacksonville, United States

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Jacksonville's general aviation reliever airport on the northwest side.

Location

Jacksonville, United States

Herlong Airport (KHEG) is a public general aviation airport located in the northwestern part of Jacksonville, Florida. It serves as a reliever airport for Jacksonville International Airport, accommodating private, recreational, and small charter aircraft operations. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Jacksonville and features multiple runways suited to single-engine and multi-engine piston and turboprop aircraft. It supports a local flight training community and hosts fixed-base operators providing fuel and maintenance services. Herlong does not offer scheduled commercial airline service and has no assigned IATA code, functioning primarily as a base for general aviation activity in the greater Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle, as no dedicated public transit service connects Herlong Airport to downtown Jacksonville.

Notable facts

›ICAO identifier is KHEG; no IATA code is assigned.
›Owned and operated by the City of Jacksonville, Florida.
›Functions as a general aviation reliever airport for Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX).
›Supports flight training operations and multiple fixed-base operators.
›Located on Jacksonville's northwest side, away from major commercial air traffic corridors.

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A quiet general aviation gateway serving Jacksonville's northern reaches

Herlong Airport is a public general aviation facility located on the northwest side of Jacksonville, Florida, operated by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. Originally developed as a military airfield, it now serves private pilots, flight training operations, and small charter activity. It plays a supporting role in the broader Jacksonville aviation network, relieving pressure from the main commercial airport.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A modest FBO-style facility catering to private and recreational pilots with basic amenities.

Ground Transport

Personal vehicle and private drop-off
Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft)
Car rental agencies available nearby in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Transit Authority bus routes accessible from surrounding roads

Nearby Hotels

Hampton Inn Jacksonville Northwest
Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville West
Comfort Inn & Suites Jacksonville
La Quinta Inn Jacksonville

Dining

Dining options directly at Herlong Airport are minimal, typical of a small general aviation field. Travellers will find a broader selection of restaurants and fast-food outlets along Normandy Boulevard and nearby commercial corridors within a short drive. Jacksonville's northwest side offers casual American dining, chain restaurants, and local eateries within five to ten minutes of the airfield.

Traveller Tips

Confirm fuel availability and FBO hours in advance, as services at small GA airports can vary.
Use rideshare apps for the most convenient ground transport, as public transit connections are limited near the airfield.
File a flight plan and check NOTAMs carefully, as the Jacksonville Class C airspace requires coordination.
Arrive with extra time if unfamiliar with the area, as GPS routing to the airport can occasionally be imprecise.

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Encyclopaedia

Herlong Recreational Airport, also known as Herlong Field, then Herlong Airport, is a public airport located eight nautical miles (13 km) southwest of the central business district of Jacksonville, a city in Duval County, Florida, United States.

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