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Joplin Regional Airport

JLN · KJLN · Joplin, MO · 981 ft elevation · var 4E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KJLN / JLN
Coordinates
37.1518, -94.4983
Elevation
981 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBIA
NOTAM facility
JLN
Attendance
ALL 0500-0000
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 N

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:27 AM10:27Z
Sunrise05:58 AM10:58Z
Sunset08:41 PM01:41Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:12 PM02:12Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:12 PM → 05:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:41 PM → 04:58 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 13; ODALS RWY 31; PAPI RWY 18; HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. MALSR RWY 18; PAPI RWY 31; HIRL RWY 18/36 - OPR DUSK-DAWN. on 119.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: MALSF · 31: 4-light PAPI (left) + ODALS · 18: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 36: 4-light PAPI (left).

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

Traffic pattern

13TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 13 · 134°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
119.8

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 13/31

6,501 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 80k, Double wheel 105k, Dual tandem 170k.

13
Heading
134° mag · 138° true
Markings
precision
Approach lights
MALSF
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (JLN) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 36 ft, 825 ft from threshold, 490 ft R of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
388 ft
31
Heading
314° mag · 318° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ODALS
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 47 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold, 300 ft L of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
299 ft

Runway 18/36

6,502 ft × 100 ft · Concrete (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 175k, Dual tandem 268k, Double dual tandem 652k.

18
Heading
178° mag · 182° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (JQX) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 15 ft, 675 ft from threshold, 400 ft R of centerline — 31:1 slope to clear
36
Heading
358° mag · 2° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ATIS120.85
CNTR128.6KANSAS CITY CNTR
CTAF119.8
GND121.6
RDO122.6COLUMBIA RDO
TWR119.8
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
EOS · NeoshoVOR-DME117.30r344° / 18.8 NM
OSW · OswegoVORTAC117.60r082° / 33.8 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF JOPLIN
602 S. MAIN STREET, JOPLIN, MO
417-624-0820
Manager
MS. ALLISON ZAHNER
7331 STATE HWY 43, JOPLIN, MO
417-623-0262

Remarks FAA

  • PPR 48 HRS FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 417-623-0262.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT SPRING & FALL.
  • PPR 48 HRS FOR ACFT CARRYING HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE CARGO.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 13; ODALS RWY 31; PAPI RWY 18; HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. MALSR RWY 18; PAPI RWY 31; HIRL RWY 18/36 - OPR DUSK-DAWN.
  • PCR VALUE: 630/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 590/R/D/W/T
  • APCH RATIO FROM DSPLCD THR 33:1
  • APCH RATIO FROM DSPLCD THR 32:1

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KJLN in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KJLN

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN · KJLN) is an airport in Joplin, MO, at 981 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,502 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KJLN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KJLN have a control tower?

Yes. Joplin Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KJLN?

Joplin Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,502 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KJLN?

Joplin Regional Airport is in Joplin, MO, at an elevation of 981 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1518, -94.4983.

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