JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A fire broke out Friday afternoon in the hourly garage at Jacksonville International Airport, leading to significant disruptions for travelers.
For those with vehicles parked in the hourly garage, the airport has set up a form for travelers to sign up for updates regarding their cars.
The airport has been actively providing online updates to ensure that travelers are prepared in advance. While normal operations have resumed, the hourly garage remains closed for the foreseeable future.
The fire caused a partial collapse on the second and third floors, damaging approximately 50 vehicles. Officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fire.
A fire broke out Friday afternoon in the hourly garage at Jacksonville International Airport, leading to significant disruptions for travelers. Many are now seeking alternative parking options as they navigate the aftermath of the incident.
The airport has been actively providing online updates to ensure that travelers are prepared in advance. While normal operations have resumed, the hourly garage remains closed for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, the Daily Garage, Daily Surface Lot, and Economy Lots are open for exiting passengers only.
The fire caused a partial collapse on the second and third floors, damaging approximately 50 vehicles. Officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fire.
New photos shared by the airport show just how extreme the level of damage caused by the fire was.
The Hourly Garage remains closed. Officials have established a collapse zone. At this time only authorized personnel are able to access the garage. All other individuals are prohibited from entering this area to ensure their safety. Crews are working to establish safe areas of… pic.twitter.com/TX9xi8pgCo
— JAXairport (@JAXairport) May 18, 2025
Sara Jones, a traveler returning from Tucson, Arizona, expressed her concerns after parking in the affected garage, saying, “I have someone picking me up...until I know the status of my car.”
The airport continues to encourage travelers to consider alternative transportation methods, such as off-site parking, rideshare services like Uber, or being dropped off by friends or family.
