Jackson County Airport

K24A

Sylva, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 03:05 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:05Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
7kt
170°
4 SM
Visibility
8,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.28
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K24A 160305Z AUTO 17007KT 4SM -RA SCT004 SCT050 OVC085 16/ A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE P0001 T0157////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,857ft
SCT 400ft AGL
SCT 5,000ft AGL
OVC 8,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,257ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,857ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,357ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.28 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
27.47 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,857 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,497 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 3,183 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
24A
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
3,003 ft 50 ft ASPH-G 142°
↑ 6.6kt ↔ 2.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Jackson County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K24A
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,857 ft MSL

Location

City: Sylva
Country: US
Latitude: 35.317402°
Longitude: -83.209900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,003 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Jackson County Airport

Jackson County Airport (K24A) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Sylva, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,857 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASPH-G surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.