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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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
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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 119.8 — Chart 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
- 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)- 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
- 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)- 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
- Heading
- 358° mag · 2° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,501 ft | |
| 18/36 | 6,502 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 120.85 | |
| CNTR | 128.6 | KANSAS CITY CNTR |
| CTAF | 119.8 | |
| GND | 121.6 | |
| RDO | 122.6 | COLUMBIA RDO |
| TWR | 119.8 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOS · Neosho | VOR-DME | 117.30 | r344° / 18.8 NM |
| OSW · Oswego | VORTAC | 117.60 | r082° / 33.8 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗Approaches6
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
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
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
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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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