Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Joplin Regional Airport in Joplin, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) is a regional airport serving Joplin, MO at 981 ft. KJLN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 13, 18, 23), longest 6,502 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 KJLN 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 8 statute miles, a few clouds at 400 ft, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KJLN 131011Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA FEW004 FEW110 21/21 A3008 RMK AO2 P0001 T02060206
What changed at KJLN?
Since the 0953Z (4:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.10 → 30.08 inHg.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KJLN
KJLN is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 981 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 KJLN. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 6,501 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 18 | 6,502 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 31 | 6,501 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 36 | 6,502 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KJLN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Joplin Regional Airport in Joplin, MO: 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 KJLN 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 KJLN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FSK UA /OV FSK/TM 0656/FL110/TP TBM9/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC AF
FSK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0656Reported at 06:56 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP TBM9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJLN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJLN reported mostly VFR across 39 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,300 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 46%
- 13
- 29%
- 36
- 20%
- 31
- 5%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (12:34 AM CDT)
TAF KJLN 130534Z 1306/1406 11006KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1306/1312 4SM TSRA BR OVC025CB FM131600 17007KT P6SM OVC250 PROB30 1318/1321 4SM -SHRA OVC025 FM132100 23007KT P6SM OVC250 PROB30 1321/1324 4SM -SHRA OVC025 FM140300 10006KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KJLN
- IATA
- JLN
- FAA LID
- JLN
- City
- Joplin
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.1518, -94.4983
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,502 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.85 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 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
10 airports+4 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
6 airportsRC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Sky Kings R.C. Club - Sharon Dr , Webb City, MO · 3 mi
- Spring River RC Club - N River St , Carthage, MO · 11 mi
- SW Missouri Barnburners - Doniphan Dr , Neosho, MO · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KJLN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJLN reported VFR conditions during about 82.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 277 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.8 kt, calm 9.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.2 | 15.1 | 7.4 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 73.1 | 15.9 | 7.5 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 77.3 | 14.9 | 6.1 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 82.7 | 11.7 | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| May | 83.2 | 11.1 | 4.1 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 92.5 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 93.2 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 92.2 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 87.8 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 82.8 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 82.3 | 11.3 | 4.0 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 70.0 | 18.7 | 7.3 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.4 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.4 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 6.1 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJLN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Joplin Regional Airport in Joplin, MO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KJLN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KJLN?+
KJLN has 6 runways: 05, 13, 18, 23, 31, 36; the longest is 6,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJLN report its own weather?+
Yes. Joplin Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJLN have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KJLN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KJLN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJLN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KJLN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) 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 Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
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 Joplin Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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