Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

KJAN / JAN

Jackson, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:54Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.06
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJAN 160454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW075 23/20 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02280200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 346ft
FEW 7,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,846ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.06 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.72 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (346 ft)
Pressure Alt
206 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,249 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KJAN 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JAN
16L
34R
16R
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16L/34R 8,500 ft 150 ft ASP 158°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
158° angle
16R/34L 8,500 ft 150 ft ASP 158°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
158° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KJAN
IATA Code: JAN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 346 ft MSL

Location

City: Jackson
Country: US
Latitude: 32.311199°
Longitude: -90.075897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 8,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 8,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN/JAN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Jackson, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 346 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L) with ASP 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.