McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

KMKL / MKL

Jackson, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
11 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMKL 042053Z 21011KT 10SM SCT060 BKN090 27/16 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP178 T02670156 58017 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 434 ft
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,434 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,434 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (434 ft)
Pressure Alt
292 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,836 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMKL 041720Z 0418/0518 21013G21KT P6SM SCT025 SCT250 FM050000 18007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN150 FM050600 19012G18KT P6SM SCT035 BKN120 WS020/22040KT FM051300 20013G21KT P6SM SCT008 OVC020 PROB30 0513/0518 -SHRA OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+3h
VFR 180° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
06:00Z FM050600
+9h
VFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKL
02
20 ✈️
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
6,006 ft 150 ft ASP 22°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
11/29 3,539 ft 100 ft ASP 112°
1.5 kt 10.9 kt
98° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMKL

4,782 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.4%
MVFR
15.7%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
2.6%

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 22.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
8%
E
6.2%
SE
2.5%
S
19.9%
SW
12.9%
W
5.8%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -15°C to 36°C
-15°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,782 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMKL
IATA Code: MKL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 434 ft MSL

Location

City: Jackson
Country: US
Latitude: 35.599899°
Longitude: -88.915604°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,006 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,539 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

Overview

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport serves Jackson, Tennessee as a medium-sized regional airport situated at 434 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 35.599899, -88.915604, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for West Tennessee, supporting both general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at McKellar-Sipes are predominantly favorable for flying, with 74.8% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -11°C to 36°C, with an average temperature of 12.9°C. Winds are primarily from the south at an average of 7.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 23.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 02/20 at 6,006 feet and Runway 11/29 at 3,539 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswind averages are relatively low, with 02/20 experiencing an average 3.6-knot crosswind and 11/29 seeing a 5.3-knot average crosswind.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect good visibility, with an average of 9.6 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 1.8% of observations). The consistent southerly winds and low crosswind components provide predictable approach conditions for most aircraft.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.