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Jackson Hole Airport
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7 reviews for Jackson Hole Airport
airport staff basically opened one of the doors and said, "okay, board now." we then walked in the freezing snow in no particular direction, free on the tarmac. We had to approach the baggage handlers to ask them which plane we were supposed to board. for an airport that has over-zealous TSA staff monitoring the security issues, staff was totally blase as to what we were doing on the tarmac, whether we were getting into the right plane etc.
cute little airport - total scene - wear your fur coat and matching fur boots and oversize sunglasses - think Paris Hilton.
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Wow, tiny. Pretty much your typical regional airport that gets packed when planes land and there is little to do. You won't need much time to get through security and there are not many options for food or drink before you walk out to your plane to board. This airport was really good for people watching too. Also make sure to position yourself to get your gear because everyone is going to be there. Box out!
Flying in to Jackson Hole is phenomenal! Your cozy little puddle jumper will skim over the Tetons for what ends up being a non-narrated sightseeing tour. Beautiful view as you descend into the grassy flatlands between the mountains!
The airport itself is teeny tiny. There really isn't a "gate"--you just kind of amble out of the plane onto the tarmac. With your plane being so small, and the distance between the plane and the luggage claim being so short, you won't wait long for your luggage.
Picking up your rental car is a breeze--you'll be the only person in line, and the rental cars are parked within earshot of the runway.
Just don't make the mistake of showing up to the airport an hour and half early. There's only one little coffee shop that really doesn't have an extensive menu--the kind of place that would have "regulars" from 6am-9am every day if it was located in town and not behind airport security.
It should only take you 20 minutes, tops, to check in and get through security. Flights don't board until 10 minutes prior to departure. So spend more time in Jackson instead of sitting in that coffee shop.
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Approaching the snow covered tarmac was exhilarating. Seeing Dick Cheney's plane (air force 2) parked in a snow drift made me feel better. 'cause if Satan would fly here in these conditions its gotta be OK. Inside was cool, customs thorough but not too thorough. Small and easy to navigate. The fun time was hanging out with the local bartenders before I left. Mmmmm ! The ride to and from the town is always fun. I recommend the winter trip apposed to the summer tourist season. Have some fun people!
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Something to bear in mind when you fly into Jackson: You may not be able to get out for days and days. We flew out on 12/28 and were with people who had been stuck in Jackson for several days.
Careful with this one. Although the airport is great, getting in and out of it can be a nightmare. Because it's in a National Park, they can't use any chemicals (salt) on their one runway which means during winter it's almost always icy and flights get cancelled a lot. I heard a frequenter say "If your drive is less than 8 hours it's better to drive in the winter months." My drive would be 16 or so hours to Jackson. It took me 23 hours to get there from Airport to Airport: Left SFO for Salt Lake, flight to Jackson was cancelled, paid for a hotel for the night, took the next flight at 10:10 in the morning, Delta airlines decided the runway was too icy to land so they flew us into Idaho Falls and bussed us (2.5 hours) to Jackson Hole airport. At least I added another state to my list though.
It doesn't surprise me anymore when I go to board an international flight and they take me into a private room and violate my suitcase. Somewhere along the line I went to a country that was not O.K. Maybe they found out about my little stop in Algeria. Anyhow, I expect that on international flights and get to the airport about 9 hours early to deal with it. Domestic flights aren't an issue. I put gels, liquids and whatever crazy thing I can in my backpack and through the metal detector and SFO doesn't care. Nor does Oakland, nor does Denver. Little podunk Jackson Hole cares though! They dumped out my pathetic excuse of a carry-on, wiped it down with those bomb-detecting cloths and sifted through it attentively. Just when I thought they'd bring in the dogs, they discovered my .5 oz bottle of Purell and giggled. "You were almost there! The plastic baggy needs to be on the OUTSIDE of your bag though! Heeheehee!" That's what the lady said. I had it in a plastic baggy in case it spilled in my luggage because no other airport gives a crap about my Purell. She should have been far more concerned about my flip-flops which belong in a Biohazard bag...Those could do some damage. To their credit, the airport staff was insanely friendly. Almost too friendly. It was like Disneyairportland.
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