Why go
- City in North Carolina, United States.
- Served by Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ).
History
Jacksonville is the county seat of and the most populous community in Onslow County, North Carolina, which is coterminous with the Jacksonville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 72,723, which makes Jacksonville the 14th-most populous city in North Carolina. Demographically, Jacksonville is the youngest city in the United States, with an average age of 22.8 years old, which can be attributed to the large military presence. The low age may also be in part due to the population drastically increasing over the past 80 years, from 783 in the 1930 census to 72,723 in the 2020 census.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (DH8, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Washington
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OAJ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Jacksonville, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.