To establish Jackson's first airport, 151 acres of land was purchased in February 1928 for the sum of $53,500. Davis Field was dedicated later that year. Davis Field is now known as Hawkins Field. Delta Air Lines' inaugural flight was in 1929. In 1963 a new military and commercial air facility was dedicated in Rankin County, known as Allen C. Thompson Field.

Our name has officially been changed to the Jackson-Evers International Airport. Along with this International status, the United States Customs office is now located within our facility and we have established a Foreign Trade Zone.

As we look into the future, we see the Jackson-Evers International Airport continuing to grow in size and service to the citizens of Mississippi.

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