Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

JAN · KJAN · Jackson, MS · 346 ft elevation · var 1W · Towered

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KJAN / JAN
Coordinates: 32.3112, -90.0759
Elevation: 346 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 1W
Sectional chart: MEMPHIS
Airport use: Public
Control tower: Yes
ARTCC: MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS): GREENWOOD
NOTAM facility: JAN
Attendance: ALL ALL
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1963/07
Distance from city: 5 E

Weather

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

Event	Local (CDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	05:25 AM	10:25Z
Sunrise	05:54 AM	10:54Z
Sunset	08:10 PM	01:10Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	08:39 PM	01:39Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

08:39 PM → 05:25 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

09:10 PM → 04:54 AM

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Destination (ICAO)

TAS (kt)Burn (gph)Reserve (hr)Wind from (°)Wind (kt)

Night operations

Airport lighting: SEE RMK
Rotating beacon: white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting: WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 34L; REIL RWY 16R & 34R; HIRL RWY 16L/34R & 16R/34L - CTAF. RWY 16L ALSF-2 PRESET ON MED INTST EXC SFL NOT AVBL. on 120.9 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 16L: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 34R: 4-light PAPI (right) · 16R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 34L: MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

Landing runway

LEFT traffic

Landing: Rwy 16L · 159°
Pattern: left (turns left)
TPA: 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF: 120.9

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16L at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 16L/34R

8,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 221k, Dual tandem 326k.

16L

Heading: 159° mag · 158° true
Markings: precision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights: ALSF2
Instrument landing: ILS · CAT IIIB · LOC 110.5 (JAN) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern: Left
Approach obstacle: Trees, 57 ft, 2,500 ft from threshold, 35 ft L of centerline — 40:1 slope to clear

34R

Heading: 339° mag · 338° true
Markings: precision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Traffic pattern: Left
Approach obstacle: Trees, 51 ft, 2,750 ft from threshold, 650 ft R of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear

Runway 16R/34L

8,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 340k.

16R

Heading: 159° mag · 158° true
Markings: precision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern: Left

34L

Heading: 339° mag · 338° true
Markings: precision
Approach lights: MALSR
Instrument landing: ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (FRL) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern: Left
Approach obstacle: Trees, 78 ft, 4,100 ft from threshold, 700 ft L of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear

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Runway	Length	Your margin
16L/34R	8,500 ft
16R/34L	8,500 ft

Communication frequencies

Service	Frequency	Notes
A/D	123.9	APP/DEP
ATIS	121.05
CTAF	120.9
GND	121.7
POST	26.46	ANG COMD POST
RDO	122.2	GREENWOOD RDO
TWR	120.9
UNIC	122.95	UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAid	Type	Freq	Radial / Dist magnetic
JAN · Jackson	VORTAC	112.60	r153° / 12.7 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen: HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen: HIGH/LOW
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns, hangars
Other services: Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter

Ownership & management

Owner

CITY OF JACKSON

P.O. BOX 98109, JACKSON, MS

601-939-5631

Manager

ROSA BECKETT

100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, SUITE 300, JACKSON, MS

601-939-5631

Remarks FAA

BRG STRENGTH RWY 16L/34R & 16R/34L: ST175.
JASU: 8(A/M32A-86D) 3(MC-1A).
MILITARY: ANG: OFFL BUS. ALL TRAN ACFT 48HR PPR. LTD PRK USE. CTC AFLD MGMT. TRAN ACFT USE FBO FOR SVC. AFLD MGMT OPR 1300-0230Z++ WKD, DSN 828-8372, C601-405-8372. COMD POST OPR 1200-0630Z++ WKD, DSN 828-8350, C601-405-8350. AFLD MGMT & COMD POST HAVE LTD COMSEC STORAGE. TOP SECRET STORAGE UNAVBL.
BE ALERT WHEN XNG AER 16R.
MIL ACFT USE TWY C7 TO ACES THE FBO APRON UNLESS OTRW DRCTD BY ATC.
HOLD AREA 1 & 2 CMSND ON TERM APRON BTN TWY B3 & TWY B5.
FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
CAUTION - BASH PHASE II PERIOD JUL-OCT. CTC AFLD MGMT OR COMD POST FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
MILITARY: ANG: BASH PHASE II IN EFCT 1 JUL-31 OCT. CTC TWR, COMMAND POST OR AFM FOR BIRD HAZ. WILDLIFE MOST ACTV +/- 1 HR OF SS AND SR.
MILITARY: ANG: ARFF STS RDCD LEVEL OF SVC (RLS). MDT RISK FOR MIL ACFT CAT 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, AND 9. SEV RISK FOR MIL ACFT CAT 10.
WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 34L; REIL RWY 16R & 34R; HIRL RWY 16L/34R & 16R/34L - CTAF. RWY 16L ALSF-2 PRESET ON MED INTST EXC SFL NOT AVBL.
LDG FEE FOR NON-COML ACFT OVR 25500 LBS; FEE WAIVED FOR LRGR NON-SKED ACFT WITH SUF FUEL PURCHASE.
WT BRG CPTY FOR RWYS 16L/34R & 16R/34L ARE TRT585 TO ACCOMMODATE C-17 ACFT.
PCR VALUE: 605/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 816/F/D/X/T

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About KJAN

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN · KJAN) is an airport in Jackson, MS, at 346 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,500 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KJAN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KJAN have a control tower?

Yes. Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KJAN?

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KJAN?

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is in Jackson, MS, at an elevation of 346 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3112, -90.0759.

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