Jackson Regional

MKL · KMKL · Jackson, TN · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
435 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,007 ft 02/20
Runways
2
Mag var
1W
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:24 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:15 AM11:15Z
Sunrise06:40 AM11:40Z
Sunset06:59 PM23:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:24 PM00:24Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:24 PM → 06:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:59 PM → 05:40 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 023°downwind 293°base 203°final 113°45° entry11202902

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
113° mag · 112° true
Dimensions
3,539 × 100 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
127.15
More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
408 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Tree, 66 ft, 1,650 ft from threshold, 50 ft R of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
34 ft
TDZ elevation
416 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 27k.

Pattern side: 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

“Jackson”
ASOS/AWOS
119.325

Taxi & takeoff

“Jackson”
Ground — primary
120.9
Tower — primary
127.15

Also

CTAF
127.15
UNICOM
122.95
Flight service
122.2 134.65 LOW
By procedure & sector (5 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
41.5NG OPS
138.75NG OPS
249.95LCL/P
316.15MCKELLAR RCAG (LOW)
373.9NG OPS

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 02
RunwayILS
RWY 02ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (MKL) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

MKL 114.85 · DYR 116.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MKL · Mc Kellar VOR/DME 114.85 · 95Y Low r230° / 0.3 NM
DYR · Dyersburg TACAN 116.80 · 115X r139° / 31.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KMKL / MKL
Coordinates
35.5999, -88.9156
Elevation
435 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0700-1900
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-1900; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
Weather station
ASOS · 119.325 · ☎ 731-424-0692
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JACKSON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Jackson Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
MKL
Attendance
MON-FRI 0600-2030; SAT-SUN 0700-1930
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Activated
1942/07
Distance from city
4 W

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 127.15Chart 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 under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
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 2 contacts
Owner
JACKSON & MADISON CO ARPT AUTH
308 GRADY MONTGOMERY DR, JACKSON, TN
731-423-0995
Manager
STEVE SMITH
308 GRADY MONTGOMERY DR, JACKSON, TN
731-423-0995
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • 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.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 1230/F/C/X/T
  • FADED.
  • FADED.
  • GROOVED 55 FT EACH SIDE OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; HIRL RWY 02/20, MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 02 & 20 OPR CONSLY.

Attendance

  • AFT HR - 731-394-1755.
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About KMKL

Jackson Regional (MKL · KMKL) is an airport in Jackson, TN, at 435 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,007 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. Jackson Regional has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMKL?

Jackson Regional has 2 runways; the longest is 6,007 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMKL?

Jackson Regional is in Jackson, TN, at an elevation of 435 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5999, -88.9156.

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