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Jacksonville is a growing mid-size airport with no hub airline, and for now its lounge choice is thin: a Delta Sky Club in Concourse A, and that's it. The Club JAX, the airport's Priority Pass lounge, closed in August 2024 for the new Concourse B project. It's being rebuilt at more than twice its old size, and reopening is expected in 2027. There's no Centurion Lounge JAX and no Chase Sapphire Lounge, and Priority Pass JAX access is on pause, so today the best credit card for Jacksonville flyers is a Delta card or Amex Platinum.
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Quick answer
- Best overall for JAX lounge access: Amex Platinum: Delta Sky Club on Delta flights (10 visits a year), plus Priority Pass once The Club JAX reopens. There's no Centurion Lounge at JAX.
- Best for frequent Delta flyers: Delta SkyMiles Reserve with 15 Sky Club visits a year and four free guest passes.
- Best value for Priority Pass: Capital One Venture X: nothing at JAX until The Club reopens, but then it's the cheapest way in.
- Best for families (once The Club reopens): Chase Sapphire Reserve: Priority Pass with two free guests. There's no Sapphire Lounge here.
Airport snapshot
JAX's terminal has Concourses A and C today. The new three-level Concourse B ($344 million, six gates) is on track to open in December 2026, according to the airport authority. Delta is the only airline with a club at JAX, in Concourse A. The rebuilt Club JAX will sit on a mezzanine just past security as part of the Concourse B project. A new Delta Sky Club has also been reported for the same mezzanine, overlooking the new food hall, but no date has been given.
Where to go by terminal
| Terminal | Airlines | Lounges there |
|---|---|---|
| Concourse A | Check your gate | Delta Sky Club |
| Concourse B (opening Dec 2026) | New gates | Club JAX and new Sky Club planned |
| Concourse C | Check your gate | None |
| Center (pre-security) | — | Military lounge |
Use the Sky Club only if you're on a Delta flight that day and can get to Concourse A after security. Check the airport map, because we couldn't confirm the airside route from Concourse C.
Lounges at JAX
Delta Sky Club JAX
- Location: Concourse A. Amex places it just past Chili's and the Day Spa. The airport lists it as open from early morning to early evening. Check hours in the app.
- Access: Same-day Delta flight. Delta SkyMiles Reserve (15 visits a year), Amex Platinum and Business Platinum (10 visits a year; then $50 per visit; unlimited after $75,000 in calendar-year spending), Sky Club members, Delta One passengers and eligible Medallion members. Amex Platinum entry is within 3 hours of departure unless you're connecting. Delta doesn't sell day passes.
- Guest policy: Platinum and Reserve cardholders can bring up to two guests at $50 each, or immediate family under Amex's terms. Reserve cardholders get four free guest passes a year. Children under 2 are free.
- Best for: Delta flyers. It's the only lounge open at JAX right now.
The Club JAX (closed, expected 2027)
- Location: The new lounge will be on an elevated mezzanine just past security, reached by two elevators or stairs, as part of the Concourse B project. It's 6,133 square feet with 131 seats, compared with 2,725 square feet and 52 seats before.
- Access: Before it closed, it took Priority Pass and day passes ($40 at closing). Collinson's Airport Dimensions will run the new one. Day-pass pricing hasn't been announced, and other Club lounges charge roughly $44–$80.
- Guest policy: Expect your card's Priority Pass guest rules to apply when it reopens.
- Best for: Southwest, American, United, JetBlue and other non-Delta flyers once it opens.
Priority Pass at JAX
- None right now. The Club JAX closed in August 2024, and Priority Pass's US directory doesn't list Jacksonville. Ignore older guides that still describe it as open.
- Access: Once it reopens, Priority Pass from Amex Platinum, Sapphire Reserve, Venture X or Citi Strata Elite should get you in. Check the app before you rely on it.
Best credit cards for JAX
| Card | Annual fee | Lounges you get at JAX | Guests | Best if you… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles Reserve | $650 | Sky Club (15 visits) | $50 each; 4 free passes | Fly Delta often |
| Amex Platinum | $895 | Sky Club on Delta; PP later | $50 (Sky Club) | Fly Delta + others |
| Capital One Venture X | $395 | None until Club JAX reopens | $35 each (PP) | Can wait for 2027 |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve | $795 | None until Club JAX reopens | 2 free (PP) | Travel as a family |
Recommended strategy
- If you fly Delta often from JAX: Delta SkyMiles Reserve. It's the cheapest card that gets you into the only open lounge, and it covers Sky Clubs at Atlanta when you connect.
- If you want one card that covers the best lounges: Amex Platinum covers the JAX Sky Club on Delta days, Centurion Lounges at Atlanta and Charlotte, and Priority Pass for when The Club JAX returns.
- If you want strong lounges at a lower cost: Venture X ($395). It does nothing at JAX until The Club reopens, so for now its value is at your connecting and destination airports.
- If you fly Southwest, American or United: No card gets you into a lounge at JAX today. Don't pay for one for Jacksonville until The Club JAX reopens.
No card? Day passes & other options
There's no paid lounge open at JAX right now. Delta doesn't sell Sky Club day passes, and The Club JAX is closed for construction. Military travelers can use the free military lounge in the Center Courtyard, before security.
FAQ
Is there a Centurion Lounge at JAX? No. There's no Centurion Lounge at JAX. The nearest are at Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). At Jacksonville, Amex Platinum gets you into the Delta Sky Club on Delta flights.
Does Priority Pass work at JAX? Not right now. The Club JAX, the only Priority Pass lounge, closed in August 2024 for the Concourse B project. A larger replacement is under construction and expected to open in 2027, with no official date yet.
Is The Club JAX open? No. Some guides still list it, but it closed in August 2024. The city issued the build-out permit for the new lounge on July 31, 2026.
Amex Platinum vs Sapphire Reserve vs Venture X: which is best at JAX? Today only Platinum works at JAX, through the Delta Sky Club on Delta flights. Sapphire Reserve and Venture X rely on Priority Pass, which has no lounge here until The Club JAX reopens. Once it does, Venture X is the value pick for solo travelers and Sapphire Reserve for families.
Related guides
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Lounge access rules, guest policies and locations change. Always confirm current details with the airline, lounge operator or card issuer before you travel.
