Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field

KJXN / JXN

Jackson, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 19:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
19:42Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
250°
5 SM
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KJXN 271942Z 25004KT 5SM -RA BR BKN026 BKN055 OVC100 24/23 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND S AND NW RAB27 PRESRR OCNL DSNT LGT SWD P0002 T02440228

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,001 ft
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,601 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,501 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,001 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 5 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 SM. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,001 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,039 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,359 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KJXN 271739Z 2718/2818 25009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM272100 24011KT P6SM OVC050 FM280000 24010KT 6SM BR BKN080 PROB30 2800/2803 4SM TSRA OVC025CB FM280300 25007KT 5SM BR OVC015 FM280700 36008KT 4SM BR BKN009 FM281500 34012KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
21:00Z FM272100
+2h
VFR 240° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
00:00Z FM280000
+5h
VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Mist
00:00Z PROB30
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

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°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
14/32 3,501 ft 100 ft ASP 133°
1.8 kt 3.6 kt
117° 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

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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.