Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field

KJXN / JXN

Jackson, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
22:56Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
6 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJXN 042256Z 11006KT 10SM OVC024 08/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP210 T00830022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,001 ft
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,401 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,001 ft)
Pressure Alt
799 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 199 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KJXN 041740Z 0418/0518 13005KT P6SM FEW250 FM042300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN022 FM050300 VRB03KT 3SM BR BKN018 FM050500 00000KT 2SM BR BKN005 FM051300 09005KT 3/4SM BR BKN002 FM051500 09006KT 1/2SM RA FG BKN002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+4h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Mist
05:00Z FM050500
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JXN
06
24
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,344 ft 150 ft ASP 50°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
3,501 ft 100 ft ASP 133°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KJXN

5,465 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.3%
MVFR
31.2%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
3.7%

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 14.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.9%
NE
4.9%
E
7.8%
SE
6.6%
S
12.1%
SW
24.7%
W
17.4%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.5°C
Range: -28°C to 31°C
-28°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,465 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KJXN
IATA Code: JXN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,001 ft MSL

Location

City: Jackson
Country: US
Latitude: 42.260509°
Longitude: -84.463019°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,344 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,501 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field

Overview

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field serves the Jackson, Michigan region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1001 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 42.260509, -84.463019, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and general aviation activities. The facility features two asphalted runways offering flexible operational capabilities.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 57.8% of recorded periods reporting VFR conditions. Pilots can expect significant variability, with MVFR conditions occurring 29.2% of the time and occasional IFR/LIFR periods. Temperature ranges from -26°C to 31°C, with a moderate average of 3.5°C, and prevailing southwest winds at 8.2 knots typically providing stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (06/24 at 5,344 ft and 14/32 at 3,501 ft) offers operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with Runway 06/24 presenting an average crosswind of 4.1 knots and Runway 14/32 experiencing slightly higher crosswind conditions at 6.1 knots. Average visibility consistently remains high at 8.7 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal flying is most predictable during September, October, and November, which represent the airport's best VFR months. Pilots should anticipate southwest winds and prepare for potential crosswind landings, particularly on Runway 14/32. With calm wind conditions occurring 15.5% of the time and maximum recorded winds of 29 knots, standard wind assessment procedures are recommended during approach and landing.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.