Jackson Municipal

MJQ · KMJQ · Jackson, MN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,446 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,145 ft 14/32
Runways
2
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:54 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:34 AM11:34Z
Sunrise07:02 AM12:02Z
Sunset07:25 PM00:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:54 PM00:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:54 PM → 06:34 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:25 PM → 06:02 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 044°downwind 314°base 224°final 134°45° entry14223204

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
134° mag · 138° true
Dimensions
4,145 × 75 ft
TPA
2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Displaced thr
541 ft
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 314°) on the 45° at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
1,432 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
26 ft
TDZ elevation
1,446 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,600 / 3,600 / 4,145 / 3,600 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 8k, Double wheel 10k.

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

ASOS/AWOS
118.1

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
127.75 LOW
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
121.725APT REMARK 2 WITH GCO FREQ
257.7FAIRMONT RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

SPW 115.15
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SPW · Spencer VOR/DME 115.15 · 98Y Low r013° / 30.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KMJQ / MJQ
Coordinates
43.6508, -94.9866
Elevation
1,446 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.1 · ☎ 507-847-5810
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
PRINCETON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MJQ
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/11
Distance from city
2 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT OR INCR INTST REIL RWY 14 & 32; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 14/32 PRESET LOW INTST.; ACCESS CODE TO A/D BLDG IS CTAF FREQ. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-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, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF JACKSON
80 W ASHLEY ST, JACKSON, MN
507-847-4410
Manager
PAUL SANDERS, PS AVIATION, INC.
150 COUNTY ROAD 34 E, JACKSON, MN
507-847-3599
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC & FLT SVCS
  • ACCESS CODE TO A/D BLDG IS CTAF FREQ.
  • FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runways

  • CLSD WINTER MONTHS.
  • YELLOW CONES.
  • YELLOW CONES.
  • RWY 14 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS LEFT OF CRS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT OR INCR INTST REIL RWY 14 & 32; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 14/32 PRESET LOW INTST.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 507-447-2675.
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About KMJQ

Jackson Municipal (MJQ · KMJQ) is an airport in Jackson, MN, at 1,446 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,145 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMJQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMJQ 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 KMJQ?

Jackson Municipal has 2 runways; the longest is 4,145 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMJQ?

Jackson Municipal is in Jackson, MN, at an elevation of 1,446 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.6508, -94.9866.

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