The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) is conducting a full-scale disaster exercise at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).

Airports are required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct this exercise once every three years.

Over 25 different agencies from Northeast Florida will respond to a simulated aircraft disaster as in a real emergency, including firefighting and rescue equipment, emergency medical services and law enforcement agencies.

More than 70 volunteer role players and an aircraft simulator will also be used for training purposes. This is only an exercise. It is not open to the public.