McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
MKL · KMKL · Jackson, TN · 434 ft elevation · var 1W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KMKL / MKL
- Coordinates
- 35.5999, -88.9156
- Elevation
- 434 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON
- NOTAM facility
- MKL
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0600-2030; SAT-SUN 0700-1930
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1942/07
- Distance from city
- 4 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
Plan a flight from KMKL
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; HIRL RWY 02/20, MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 02 & 20 OPR CONSLY. on 127.15 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 20: 4-light PAPI (left) · 11: 4-light PAPI (left) · 29: 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 02 · 023°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 127.15
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
6,005 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)- Heading
- 023° mag · 22° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (MKL) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 203° mag · 202° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 40 ft, 1,400 ft from threshold, 600 ft R of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
Runway 11/29
3,539 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 113° mag · 112° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 66 ft, 1,650 ft from threshold, 50 ft R of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 293° mag · 292° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 45 ft, 1,100 ft from threshold, 320 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,005 ft | |
| 11/29 | 3,539 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | 119.325 | |
| CNTR | 134.65 | MEMPHIS CNTR |
| CTAF | 127.15 | |
| GND | 120.9 | |
| OPS | 41.5 | ARNG OPS |
| RDO | 122.2 | JACKSON RDO |
| TWR | 127.15 | JACKSON TWR |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKL · Mc Kellar | VOR-DME | 112.00 | r227° / 0.3 NM |
| JKS · Jacks Creek | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r268° / 27.2 NM |
| DYR · Dyersburg | VORTAC | 116.80 | r139° / 31.9 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC 24 HR PPR - AMGR.
- MILITARY: ARNG: BASE OPS 1200-2130Z++ MON-FRI. CLSD EVERY OTHER MONDAY, FAC CLSD SAT, SUN & HOL. PPR C629-332-9658. ARNG OPS 49.95.
- PPR FOR GND ACCESS TO FLD 2130-0600 - 731-394-1755.
- ACR OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS NA IN EXCESS OF 15 MIN BFR OR AFT SKED ARR OR DEP TIMES WO PRIOR AVBLTY COORD WITH AMGR & CFM.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; HIRL RWY 02/20, MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 02 & 20 OPR CONSLY.
- AFT HR - 731-394-1755.
- PCR VALUE: 1230/F/C/X/T
- FADED.
- FADED.
- GROOVED 55 FT EACH SIDE OF CNTRLN.
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About KMKL
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL · KMKL) is an airport in Jackson, TN, at 434 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,005 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMKL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KMKL have a control tower?
Yes. McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KMKL?
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,005 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KMKL?
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is in Jackson, TN, at an elevation of 434 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5999, -88.9156.
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