Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in Jackson, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN) is a regional airport serving Jackson, MS at 346 ft. KJAN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (16L, 16R, 34L, 34R), longest 8,500 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 KJAN 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 south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJAN 130754Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 25/24 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02500244
What changed at KJAN?
Since the 0654Z (1:54 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0654Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KJAN
KJAN is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 346 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 KJAN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16LFAV | 8,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 16R | 8,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 34L | 8,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 34R | 8,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 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→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KJAN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in Jackson, MS: 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 KJAN 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KJAN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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HSA UA /OV PCU053041/TM 0221/FL380/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZHU
HSA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PCU053041Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0221Reported at 02:21 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJAN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJAN reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,900 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16L/16R
- 64%
- 34L/34R
- 36%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0540Z (12:40 AM CDT)
TAF KJAN 130540Z 1306/1406 22004KT P6SM FEW060 PROB30 1320/1324 3SM TSRA BR BKN035CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KJAN
- IATA
- JAN
- FAA LID
- JAN
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 346 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.3112, -90.0759
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 3m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather at KJAN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJAN reported VFR conditions during about 82.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 278 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 24.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.8 | 15.1 | 8.1 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 70.2 | 17.1 | 8.6 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 77.7 | 15.1 | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 82.0 | 11.9 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| May | 85.3 | 10.2 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 90.7 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 90.9 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 90.5 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 88.1 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 84.4 | 9.1 | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 79.7 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 68.6 | 16.7 | 9.1 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.8 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.1 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.1 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJAN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in Jackson, MS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KJAN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KJAN?+
KJAN has 4 runways: 16L, 16R, 34L, 34R; the longest is 8,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJAN report its own weather?+
Yes. Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJAN have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KJAN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KJAN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJAN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KJAN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN) 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-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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