Jackson Municipal

4R3 · Jackson, AL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
62 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,003 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 4R3. Nearby reporting stations: KMVC (28 NM), KGZH (44 NM), KMOB (50 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:18 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:13 AM11:13Z
Sunrise06:37 AM11:37Z
Sunset06:54 PM23:54Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:18 PM00:18Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:18 PM → 06:13 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:54 PM → 05:37 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 101°downwind 011°base 281°final 191°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
191° mag · 189° true
Dimensions
5,003 × 80 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 011°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
34 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 18 ft, 519 ft from threshold, 75 ft R of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
39 ft
TDZ elevation
39 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
127.65 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
285.475MOBILE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

MVC 116.80 · GCV 115.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MVC · Monroeville VORTAC 116.80 · 115X Low r268° / 27.8 NM
GCV · Greene County TACAN 115.70 · 104X r048° / 37.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
4R3
Coordinates
31.4706, -87.8959
Elevation
62 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
NEW ORLEANS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
ANNISTON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ANB
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1964/01
Distance from city
2 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF JACKSON
PO BOX 1096, JACKSON, AL
251-246-2461
Manager
KEVIN WOODSON
PO BOX 1096, JACKSON, AL
251-231-0511
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • RWY 01/19 SLPS UPHILL TO THE SOUTH.
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 6AL6 Hawthorn Pines (private) (11 NM) · 5R1 Roy Wilcox (15 NM) · AL33 Sturdy Oak Farm (private) (30 NM) · 15A Mark Reynolds/North Mobile County (34 NM) · 26AL S.C. Stagner Field (private) (35 NM)

About 4R3

Jackson Municipal (4R3) is an airport in Jackson, AL, at 62 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4R3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 4R3 have a control tower?

No. Jackson Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 4R3?

Jackson Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 5,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 4R3?

Jackson Municipal is in Jackson, AL, at an elevation of 62 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.4706, -87.8959.

More about 4R3

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 4R3 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.

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