Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

JAN · KJAN · Jackson, MS · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
346 ft MSL
Longest runway
8,500 ft 16L/34R
Runways
2
Mag var
1W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:22 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunrise06:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset07:55 PM00:55Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:22 PM01:22Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:22 PM → 05:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:55 PM → 05:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 069°downwind 339°base 249°final 159°45° entry16L34R16R34L

RWY 16LLEFT traffic

Heading
159° mag · 158° true
Dimensions
8,500 × 150 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + ALSF2
ILS
ILS · CAT IIIB · LOC 110.5 (JAN) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
120.9
More details — RWY 16L
Threshold elev
305 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 57 ft, 2,500 ft from threshold, 35 ft L of centerline — 40:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
71 ft
TDZ elevation
312 ft
End lights
centerline, TDZ

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

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

Before taxi

“Jackson”
ATIS
121.05
ASOS/AWOS
121.05

Taxi & takeoff

“Jackson”
Ground — primary
121.7
Tower — primary
120.9

Departure & arrival

“Jackson”
App/Dep
123.9 333-152 · initial contact 125.25 153-332

Also

CTAF
120.9
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
122.2 132.5 LOW
Emergency
121.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (9 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
123.9CLASS C (333-152)
125.25CLASS C (153-332)
243.0EMERG
259.1JACKSON RCAG (LOW)
264.6ANG COMD POST
317.7APCH/P DEP/P IC (333-152) · CLASS C (333-152)
319.2APCH/P DEP/P (153-332) · CLASS C (153-332)
348.6GND/P
352.0LCL/P

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 16L · RWY 34L
RunwayILS
RWY 16LILS · CAT IIIB · LOC 110.5 (JAN) · GS 3.00°
RWY 34LILS · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (FRL) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

MHZ 113.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MHZ · Magnolia VORTAC 113.20 · 79X High r172° / 7.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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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
Tower hours
1200-0500Z++
Airspace
Class C · CLASS C SVC 1200-0500Z++; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 121.05 · ☎ 601-769-1216
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Greenwood Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
JAN
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I C
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1963/07
Distance from city
5 E

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 120.9Chart 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 under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
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 2 contacts
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 · 14 notes

General

  • 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 CRITICAL LEVEL OF SVC (CLS) FOR MIL ACFT CAT 8.

Runways

  • 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

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.
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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. See the Comms & NavAids section 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 section 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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