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Herlong Airport serves Jacksonville, US.
Herlong Recreational Airport (KHEG) is a public airport located eight miles southwest of Jacksonville, Florida, United States,. It is owned and operated by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, which also manages the other public airports in Jacksonville,,.
- Runways: The airport features two asphalt runways:
- Runway 7/25: 4,001 x 100 ft (1,220 x 30 m),
- Runway 11/29: 3,500 x 100 ft (1,067 x 30 m),
- Uses: Herlong Recreational Airport is a primary location for light sport aircraft, skydiving, gliders, and other experimental aircraft in Northeast Florida. It offers services such as aircraft maintenance, flight training, and fuel (100LL and Jet-A),.
- Historical Significance: The airport was originally built in January 1940 during World War II for pilot training for the Navy and Air Force. After the war, it was given to the City of Jacksonville and later to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. It was named the Florida Department of Transportation's General Aviation Airport of the Year in 2001,,.
*Sources researched: airnav.com, en.wikipedia.org, aopa.org, flyjacksonville.com, firstcoastflightcenter.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Aug 31, 2026
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Where is Herlong Airport located?
Herlong Airport is located in Jacksonville, US, at an elevation of 87 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is KHEG.