Jonesboro Municipal Airport

KJBR / JBR

Jonesboro, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
08:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
15 kt
210° G23 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJBR 050853Z AUTO 21015G23KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02060161 58006 $
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (262 ft)
Pressure Alt
240 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,023 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KJBR 050520Z 0506/0606 21011G18KT P6SM BKN035 WS020/22040KT PROB30 0509/0513 3SM TSRA BKN015CB FM051300 20013G21KT P6SM SCT008 OVC020 PROB30 0513/0517 -SHRA FM051700 22015G24KT P6SM BKN050 OVC100 PROB30 0517/0522 -SHRA FM060000 18006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
13:00Z FM051300
+4h
MVFR 200° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
13:00Z PROB30
+4h
VFR
Light Showers Rain
17:00Z FM051700
+8h
VFR 220° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JBR
05
23 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,200 ft 150 ft ASP 50°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
13/31 4,099 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
3.6 kt 14.6 kt
76° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KJBR

4,905 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.9%
MVFR
15%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
3.5%

Jonesboro Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 16.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.9%
NE
17.8%
E
6.4%
SE
3%
S
14%
SW
16.6%
W
7.1%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -14°C to 37°C
-14°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,905 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jonesboro Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KJBR
IATA Code: JBR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 262 ft MSL

Location

City: Jonesboro
Country: US
Latitude: 35.831699°
Longitude: -90.646400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,099 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jonesboro Municipal Airport

Overview

Jonesboro Municipal Airport serves the metropolitan area of Jonesboro, Arkansas, situated in the northeastern part of the state. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation, supporting both general aviation and local commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KJBR demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying opportunities, with 73.7% of observations showing visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -10°C to 37°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. Southwest winds averaging 7.7 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots characterize the airport's typical wind environment.

Notable Features

Located at an elevation of 262 feet mean sea level, Jonesboro Municipal Airport offers two runways oriented to maximize wind coverage. Runway 05/23 provides a substantial 6,200-foot length, while Runway 13/31 offers an additional 4,099 feet, giving pilots flexible operational options. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions, with high visibility averages around 9.1 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences (3% of observations). January, September, and October represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations, offering optimal flying conditions with minimal meteorological constraints.

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.