Joplin Regional

JLN · KJLN · Joplin, MO · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
978 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,502 ft 18/36
Runways
2
Mag var
4E
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:47 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:36 AM11:36Z
Sunrise07:02 AM12:02Z
Sunset07:21 PM00:21Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:47 PM00:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:47 PM → 06:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:21 PM → 06:02 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 044°downwind 314°base 224°final 134°45° entry13183136

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
134° mag · 138° true
Dimensions
6,501 × 150 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
MALSF
ILS
ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (JLN) · GS 3.00°
Displaced thr
388 ft
CTAF
119.8
More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
947 ft
Markings
precision
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
TDZ elevation
970 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,500 / 6,500 / 6,201 / 5,813 ft

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Joplin”
ATIS
120.85

Taxi & takeoff

“Joplin”
Ground — primary
121.6
Tower — primary
119.8

Also

CTAF
119.8
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
128.6 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
282.325EDNA RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 13 · RWY 18
RunwayILS
RWY 13ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (JLN) · GS 3.00°
RWY 18ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (JQX) · GS 3.00°

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

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Minimums
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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KJLN / JLN
Coordinates
37.1532, -94.4988
Elevation
978 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0600-2100
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0600-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 120.85 · ☎ 417-623-8892
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBIA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
JLN
Attendance
ALL 0500-0000
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 N

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

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
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 2 contacts
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 · 8 notes

General

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT SPRING & FALL.
  • PPR 48 HRS FOR ACFT CARRYING HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE CARGO.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 630/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 590/R/D/W/T

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.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO FROM DSPLCD THR 33:1
  • APCH RATIO FROM DSPLCD THR 32:1
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About KJLN

Joplin Regional (JLN · KJLN) is an airport in Joplin, MO, at 978 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 has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KJLN?

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

Where is KJLN?

Joplin Regional is in Joplin, MO, at an elevation of 978 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1532, -94.4988.

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