Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Jackson Hole Airport in Jackson, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) is a regional airport serving Jackson, WY at 6,451 ft. KJAC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19), longest 6,300 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KJAC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 7°C (44°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJAC 130856Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP124 T00670006 57007
What changed at KJAC?
Since the 0756Z (1:56 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KJAC
KJAC is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,850 ft (field elevation 6,451 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KJAC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 6,300 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 19 | 6,300 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KJAC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jackson Hole Airport in Jackson, WY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KJAC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJAC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJAC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
- 19
- 72%
- 01
- 28%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KJAC 130520Z 1306/1406 02005KT P6SM SKC FM131600 21012G18KT P6SM SKC FM131800 23014G25KT P6SM SKC FM132200 26016G28KT P6SM SKC FM140100 21010G18KT P6SM SKC FM140500 19016G28KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KJAC
- IATA
- JAC
- FAA LID
- JAC
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,451 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.6073, -110.7380
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.625 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 16h 39m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KJAC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJAC reported VFR conditions during about 88.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 265 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 20.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.4 | 16.5 | 9.4 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 74.1 | 14.3 | 8.5 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 83.2 | 9.1 | 5.0 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 87.7 | 6.8 | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| May | 92.6 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 97.4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 98.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 96.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 95.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 90.8 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 83.3 | 9.5 | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 72.8 | 15.7 | 8.5 | 3.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJAC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Jackson Hole Airport in Jackson, WY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KJAC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KJAC?+
KJAC has 2 runways: 01, 19; the longest is 6,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJAC report its own weather?+
Yes. Jackson Hole Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJAC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KJAC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KJAC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJAC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KJAC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC)
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