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FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025

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(KJAN) Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

1 rating | 3 reviews
Jackson, MS
(601) 939-5631

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
16L/34R, 16R/34L

Longest paved runway: 8,500 ft (2,591 m)

Elevation:
346 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
172Nd Aw Cp.
FAA
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Memphis Artcc On Freqs 132.5/259.1 (Jackson Rcag) When Jackson Apch Ctl Clsd.
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 1200-0500Z++
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 1200-0500Z++
FAA
Secondary Approach Control Hrs: 0500-1200Z++
FAA
Secondary Depart. Control Hrs: 0500-1200Z++
FAA
Tower Hrs: 1200-0500Z++
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS C SVC 1200-0500Z++; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
Parking, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Atlantic Aviation
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:10 am - 8:05 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:32 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:43 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$7.15
100LL (full)
$6.92
Jet-A (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Intl


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

(601) 957-2800
(601) 664-1414
(601) 936-7000

El Torero Mexican Grill

(601) 939-6142

Duboise Grocery Cafe

(769) 251-0141
JAN
Hilton (free shuttle)
LeFleur's Bluff State Park
Mississippi Children's Museum
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
The Refuge Golf Course
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
El Torero Mexican Grill
Duboise Grocery Cafe

Flying Clubs

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Runway 16L/34R

Dimensions:
8,500 × 150 ft
(2,591 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 221,000 lbs
Double tandem: 326,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 605/F/C/X/T
FAA
Wt Brg Cpty for Rwys 16L/34R & 16R/34L are Trt585 to Accommodate C-17 Acft.
FAA
Designator:16L34R
Elevation: 305.2 ft 346.4 ft
Heading: 159° magnetic
158° true
339° magnetic
338° true
Gradient: 0.48% up 0.48% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 2400ft/High-Intensity/Sequenced Flashers, Cat-II/III Config.
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Runway visual value: RVV is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown, Midfield, Rollout
  • Runway visual value: RVV is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS n/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 35 ft Left ft of center, 57 ft high, 2,500 ft from end, 40:1 clearance slope

Trees, 650 ft Right ft of center, 51 ft high, 2,750 ft from end, 50:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

Runway 16R/34L

Dimensions:
8,500 × 150 ft
(2,591 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 250,000 lbs
Double tandem: 340,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 816/F/D/X/T
FAA
Designator:16R34L
Elevation: 305 ft 328.8 ft
Heading: 159° magnetic
158° true
339° magnetic
338° true
Gradient: 0.28% up 0.28% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Runway visual range: Rollout
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Centerline: Centerline Lights are present
  • End touchdown: End Touchdown Lights are present
  • Runway visual range: Touchdown
  • Runway visual value: RVV is present
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/a ILS
Obstructions:n/a

Trees, 700 ft Left ft of center, 78 ft high, 4,100 ft from end, 50:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: JAN
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KJAN. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: JAN
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 33 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
07/010 07/07/2025 1642 08/07/2025 2300
TWY B BTN RWY 16R/34L AND TWY A CLSD
05/004 05/03/2025 0115
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1041053) 322018.00N0900844.00W (3.9NM WNW JAN) 638.1FT (310.0FT AGL) U/S
07/019 07/07/2025 1649 08/07/2025 2300
TWY A10 CLSD
07/036 07/15/2025 1201 07/31/2025 0400
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1040704) 321010.50N0900749.60W (8.9NM SSW JAN) 620.1FT (270.0FT AGL) U/S
07/018 07/07/2025 1648 08/13/2025 2200
TWY A BTN TWY A5 AND TWY A4 CLSD
06/043 06/23/2025 1826 09/30/2025 2300
RWY 16R RWY END ID LGT U/S
07/033 07/14/2025 1637 09/15/2025 2200
TWY A8 CLSD
06/042 06/23/2025 1826 09/30/2025 2300
RWY 16R PAPI U/S

Additional Remarks

Be Alert When Xng Approach End of Runway 16R.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Brg Strength Rwy 16L/34R & 16R/34L: St175.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution - Bash Phase II Period Jul-Oct. CTC Airfield Mgmt or Comd Post for Current Bird Watch Cond.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453/8449.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Hold Area 1 & 2 Cmsnd on Term Apron between Twy B3 & Twy B5.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: 8(A/M32A-86D) 3(Mc-1A).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Mil Acft Use Twy C7 to Aces the FBO Apron Unless Otrw Drctd by Atc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Ang: Arff Sts Rdcd Level of Svc (Rls). Mdt Risk for Mil Acft Cat 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Sev Risk for Mil Acft Cat 10.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
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.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Military: Ang: Offl Bus. All Tran Acft 48Hr Ppr. Ltd Prk Use. CTC Airfield Mgmt. Tran Acft Use FBO for Svc. Airfield Mgmt Opr 1300-0230Z++ Wkd, Dsn 828-8372, C601-405-8372. Comd Post Opr 1200-0630Z++ Wkd, Dsn 828-8350, C601-405-8350. Airfield Mgmt & Comd Post Have Ltd Comsec Storage. Top Secret Storage Unavbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Security Directive SD-8G
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Landing fee for non-commercial aircraft > 25500 LBS; Fee waived for larger non-scheduled aircraft w/ sufficient fuel purchase
Source:
AM
Airport Manager

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 32.31117, -90.07589
  • 32° 18′ 40.2″ N, 90° 4′ 33.2″ W
  • 32° 18.670′ N, 90° 4.553′ W
ARTCC:
Memphis (ZME)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Memphis Sectional
FSS:
Greenwood (GWO)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
01W (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
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.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 125.25 153-332Jackson
Approach/Departure IC 123.9 333-152Jackson
ASOS 121.05T
(601) 769-1216
Jackson
ATIS 121.05 Jackson
CLASS C 125.25 153-332Jackson
CLASS C 123.9 333-152Jackson
Clearance Delivery Phone (901) 368-8453Memphis ARTCC
CTAF 120.9 Jackson
Emergency 121.5 Jackson
Ground Control 121.7 Jackson
Tower 120.9 Jackson
UNICOM 122.95 Jackson

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Shuttle Service
AM
Activities:
Airline Services, Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KJAN. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

METARs from this airport:

KJAN
VFR
Obsv:
10:54 AM GMT
(41 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.05 "Hg
Temp:
25.0 °C (77.0 °F)
Dew Pt:
23.9 °C (75.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KHKS
8 nm W
VFR
Obsv:
10:53 AM GMT
(42 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.05 "Hg
Temp:
24.4 °C (75.9 °F)
Dew Pt:
23.9 °C (75.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Clear below 12000' AGL
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KJVW
17 nm W
LIFR
Obsv:
11:15 AM GMT
(20 minutes ago)
Vis:
0.25 SM
Wind:
CALM
Wx:
Fog
Altm:
30.05 "Hg
Temp:
23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Dew Pt:
23.0 °C (73.4 °F)
Cld:
  • Vertical Visibility 0 ft
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

No TAF reporting stations were found near KJAN.

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Tonya Coakley
100 International Drive, Suite 300
Jackson, MS 39208-8109
(601) 939-5631 (Office)

Owner

City of Jackson
P.O. Box 98109
Jackson, MS 39298-8109
(601) 939-5631 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 3 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:
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  • 2/1/20
    Extraordinary fees to private pilots
    Raymond P.
    My brother landed for 2 nights in this Beech A 36 Jan 30, 2020.The people at FBO were very good and helpful. The problem is the automatic ramp fee of about $25, waved with a certain amount of minimum fuel purchase . The fuel costs are high relative…
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    4/1/19
    Don H.
    Would like to fly to KJAN occasionally, but - as the last reviewer noted - fees and fuel costs are totally out of line. For C-182, landing fee = $40 and Ramp fee = $15. Landing fee waived with minimum fuel purchase or top-off. Nightly tie-down fee as…
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    1/16/14
    KEVIN M.
    Warning: Ripoff landing fee in place - $60. Waived with a ripoff $6.90/gal fuel purchase. Minimum amount 30gal for a Navajo. Less for single.
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