Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field

KJXN / JXN

Jackson, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 15:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
15:56Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
7 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJXN 101556Z 23007KT 10SM BKN023 BKN034 28/23 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP092 T02830233 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,001 ft
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 3,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,301 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,401 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 7 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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 Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 16:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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: 2,899 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KJXN 101557Z 1016/1112 23011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 TEMPO 1016/1018 BKN025 FM110000 23010KT 4SM -TSRA BR OVC030CB FM110400 22010KT 5SM BR VCTS BKN035CB FM110700 22010KT 6SM BR OVC025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
00:00Z FM110000
+8h
MVFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
04:00Z FM110400
+12h
MVFR 220° 10 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Mist

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°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
14/32 3,501 ft 100 ft ASP 133°
0.9 kt 6.9 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

8,441 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.7%
MVFR
27.2%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
4.3%

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field typically experiences VFR conditions 60.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 13.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
5.7%
E
8.9%
SE
7%
S
13.7%
SW
21.9%
W
16.4%
NW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.9°C
Range: -28°C to 31°C
-28°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

June September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,441 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.