McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

KMKL / MKL

Jackson, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
10:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
7 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMKL 041053Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP202 T01780150 $
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (434 ft)
Pressure Alt
202 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 666 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMKL 040520Z 0406/0506 19007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250 FM041400 19010G18KT P6SM BKN015 FM041900 20012G20KT P6SM SCT025 BKN250 FM050000 18006KT P6SM SCT045 BKN150 PROB30 0501/0506 -SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
14:00Z FM041400
+3h
MVFR 190° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
19:00Z FM041900
+8h
VFR 200° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 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°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
11/29 3,539 ft 100 ft ASP 112°
1.5 kt 6.8 kt
78° 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.