Julian Carroll Airport (KJKL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Julian Carroll Airport in Jackson, KY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Julian Carroll Airport (KJKL) is a regional airport serving Jackson, KY at 1,381 ft. KJKL 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 4,400 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.375. Track KJKL 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 calm, visibility 1/2 statute mile, broken clouds at 100 ft, overcast at 3,000 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 100 ft.
SPECI KJKL 130731Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG BKN001 OVC030 20/19 A2999 RMK AO2 T02000194
What changed at KJKL?
Since the 0711Z (3:11 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility dropped from 1.25 SM to 0.5 SM.
- Fog began (FG).
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KJKL
KJKL is currently LIFR with calm winds, visibility 1/2 statute mile, and a 100 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 1,381 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KJKL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 4,400 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 19 | 4,400 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 100 ft.
KJKL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Julian Carroll Airport in Jackson, KY: 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 KJKL 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 KJKL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LEX UA /OV 6I2/TM 0546/FL350/TP B748/TB LGT-MOD CHOP
LEX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 6I2Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0546Reported at 05:46 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B748Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.Show raw report
IND UA /OV FLM/TM 0144/FL260/TP CRJ9/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJKL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJKL reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 79 observations, with 34 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 01
- 69%
- 19
- 31%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0539Z (1:39 AM EDT)
TAF KJKL 130539Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT 4SM BR FEW003 TEMPO 1306/1310 1/2SM FG BKN003 FM131300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW003 SCT010
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KJKL
- FAA LID
- JKL
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Kentucky
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,381 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.5939, -83.3173
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KJKL
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJKL reported VFR conditions during about 76.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 241 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 2.7 kt, calm 42.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.5 | 20.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 65.2 | 18.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 77.2 | 11.2 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Apr | 83.7 | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| May | 80.9 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| Jun | 83.5 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 79.2 | 9.4 | 4.5 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 80.8 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 81.0 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 81.0 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 78.6 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 64.4 | 20.4 | 6.9 | 8.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.2 kt |
| Mar | 4.2 kt |
| Apr | 3.8 kt |
| May | 2.0 kt |
| Jun | 1.5 kt |
| Jul | 1.1 kt |
| Aug | 1.1 kt |
| Sep | 1.1 kt |
| Oct | 2.1 kt |
| Nov | 3.2 kt |
| Dec | 3.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJKL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KJKL?+
KJKL has 2 runways: 01, 19; the longest is 4,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJKL report its own weather?+
Yes. Julian Carroll Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJKL have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KJKL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KJKL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJKL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Julian Carroll Airport (KJKL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Julian Carroll Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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