Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field

KJXN / JXN

Jackson, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 15:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
15:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
230° G21 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJXN 271556Z 23011G21KT 10SM FEW010 26/21 A2984 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP097 T02560206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,001 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,001 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 20 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 16:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,001 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,099 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,659 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KJXN 271623Z 2716/2812 24010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN120 TEMPO 2716/2718 6SM -SHRA BKN035 FM272300 25007KT 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM280300 28010G20KT P6SM BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
23:00Z FM272300
+7h
MVFR 250° 7 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
03:00Z FM280300
+11h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JXN
06
24 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
5,344 ft 150 ft ASP 50°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
14/32 3,501 ft 100 ft ASP 133°
1.3 kt 10.9 kt
97° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KJXN

9,662 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.1%
MVFR
25.7%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
3.8%

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field typically experiences VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 14% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 14%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.2%
N
6.4%
S
13.5%
W
16.1%
NE
5.9%
NW
6.6%
SE
6.7%
SW
22.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -28°C to 34°C
-28°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 9,662 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.