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Located in the "Heart of Florida," Gainesville Regional Airport is surrounded by some of the most pristine environments in Florida that can only be truly appreciated by a visit to the area. Some of the features of north central Florida include numerous springs and rivers, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, and Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park.
The airport is located on the northeast side of Gainesville in Alachua County, approximately 70 miles southwest of Jacksonville, just minutes away from the University of Florida and Shands Hospital. The primary highway access to the airport from the north and south is Interstate 75, along with US Routes 441 and 301.
Holiday Travel
Tips
Gainesville Regional Airport and the Transportation Security Administration offer the following tips for travelers:
- The Transportation Security Administration has a complete list of items that are permitted and prohibited.
Click here to see the complete list of these items.
- Arrive early - Travelers should arrive at the Airport at least 1 hour before their flight departs.
 - Air travelers can carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints with some restrictions. The 3-1-1 on Air Travel link has a complete list of rules that apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols.
- Be prepared for the security checkpoint. Before proceeding through the security checkpoint, travelers should remove coats, jackets, blazers and shoes.
- Keep boarding passes and photo IDs out and visible until you have exited the security checkpoint.
- All metal objects should be placed in carry-on luggage or in the containers provided by the TSA at the checkpoint.
- Scissors with a cutting edge of 4 inches or less and tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers smaller than 7 inches in length will be permitted on board.
- Lighters will continue to be banned from the cabin of an aircraft and checked baggage.
- Leave gifts unwrapped, as they may need to be opened and are subject to search.
- No unattended parking will be allowed in the drop-off and pick-up zone. No cars should ever be left unattended in this zone. If dropping off a passenger and bags and intending to stay until that passenger's plane departs, please drop off the passenger and their baggage and park in the short term lot (the first 30 minutes of parking is FREE). If picking up a passenger, never park in the loading and unloading zone and then walk inside to meet or wait for your passenger.
Construction Information:
 Please Pardon our Dust: The Airport will begin the second phase of its terminal renovation in early 2007. Phase 1, which included three boarding bridges that connect the terminal to the aircraft, was completed in November of 2005.
Eclipse Aviation Factory Service Center, a 61,000 square-foot facility with hangar and office space, is currently being constructed and is scheduled to be complete in March of 2007.
The design for the new Airport entrance road from Waldo Road will be underway in the next couple of months.
Airport Services:
Jet Fuel Coffee Co. serves the Airport with coffee, beverages, pastries, sandwiches and other items.
The Airport provides FREE Wifi in the airline passenger terminal.
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