Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Jacksonville International Airport in Jacksonville, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Jacksonville, FL at 30 ft. KJAX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 14, 26, 32) — longest 10,000 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 KJAX in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (280°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,500 ft, scattered clouds at 15,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 37°C (98°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KJAX 291856Z 28007KT 10SM FEW045 SCT150 BKN250 37/24 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP086 T03670244 $
What changed at KJAX?
Since the 1756Z (1:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.80 → 29.78 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KJAX
KJAX is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,800 ft (field elevation 30 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
JAX ATIS INFO J 1856Z. 29007KT 10SM FEW045 SCT150 BKN250 37/24 A2978 (TWO NINER SEVEN EIGHT) RMK AO2 SLP086 T03670244. VISUAL APPROACH RUNWAY 26, SIMULTANEOUS APPCHS TO RWY 26 AND 32 IN USE. LANDING AND DEPARTING RY 26 AND RY 32. NOTAMS... TWY V CLOSED, J CLOSED BETWEEN TWY W AND TWY H. ILS RWY 26 UNUSABLE, RWY 26 OM OTS. CAUTION, BIRDS NEAR AIRPORT. HAZD WX INFO FOR THE JAX AREA AVBL FM FSS. CRANE .2 NM SOUTH OF JAX AT 200 FEET. CRANE .3NM ESE OF JAX AT 150 FEET. CRANE AT SIGNATURE FBO AT 146 FEET. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO J.
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 KJAX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 10,000 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 32 | 7,701 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 08 | 10,000 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 14 | 7,701 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→7 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → 25,000 ft.
KJAX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jacksonville International Airport in Jacksonville, FL: 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 KJAX is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KJAX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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JAX UA /OV 28J220010/TM 1913/FL035/TP P28A/WX VMC
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 28J220010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1913Reported at 19:13 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.WX VMCWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV CRG/TM 1901/FLDURC/TP C25A/SK CLR
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1901Reported at 19:01 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV OCF/TM 1840/FLDURC/TP C68A/SK BKN035
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OCFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1840Reported at 18:40 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.SK BKN035Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN100033/TM 1840/FL430/TP C68A/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMN100033Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1840Reported at 18:40 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN/TM 1738/FL360/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1738Reported at 17:38 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
VLD UA /OV VLD350010/TM 1722/FL250/TP B350/TB NEG
VLD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VLD350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1722Reported at 17:22 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV OCF120010/TM 1701/FL050/TP PA44/SK BKN025
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OCF120010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1701Reported at 17:01 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP PA44Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV SGJ/TM 1640/FLDURC/TP C172/SK B015
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGJLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1640Reported at 16:40 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK B015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJAX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJAX reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 26
- 45%
- 14
- 34%
- 32
- 11%
- 08
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1735Z (1:35 PM EDT)
TAF KJAX 291735Z 2918/3018 24011G18KT P6SM SCT035 SCT150 BKN250 FM291900 24012G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB BKN100 TEMPO 2920/2924 VRB20G30KT 2SM +TSRA BKN025CB FM300300 25010KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025CB BKN050 OVC150 FM300600 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN110 FM301400 27006KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN120
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KJAX
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KJAX.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KJAX
- IATA
- JAX
- FAA LID
- JAX
- City
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.4925, -81.6878
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.85 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 5h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Gateway RC Club Flying Field - Lannie Rd — Jacksonville, FL · 4 mi
- RC Club of Jacksonville - Island Dr — Jacksonville, FL · 9 mi
- Island Flyers R/C Club - Nassau County Lofton Creek Landfill — Fernandina Beach, FL · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJAX reported VFR conditions during about 85.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 21.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.0 | 9.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 79.4 | 9.9 | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 85.1 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 88.7 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| May | 89.7 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 91.3 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 93.6 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 90.4 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 86.0 | 9.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 85.2 | 9.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 78.2 | 12.0 | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 73.3 | 12.1 | 7.0 | 7.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.1 kt |
| Mar | 6.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.6 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.6 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJAX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Jacksonville International Airport in Jacksonville, FL 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KJAX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KJAX?+
KJAX has 4 runways — 08, 14, 26, 32; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJAX report its own weather?+
Yes — Jacksonville International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJAX have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KJAX broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KJAX publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KJAX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX) 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 Jacksonville International Airport (KJAX)
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