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Jamestown Regional Airport (KJMS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Jamestown Regional Airport in Jamestown, ND, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Jamestown Regional Airport (KJMS) is a regional airport serving Jamestown, ND at 1,500 ft. KJMS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31) — 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 KJMS 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.

VFR
Observed 0256Z (9:56 PM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
150° 5 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.88"
Temp / Dew
24°C / 75°F
dew 21°C

Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KJMS 290256Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02390211 53005

What changed at KJMS?

Since the 0156Z (8:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Temperature down 3°C.

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Current pilot readout for KJMS

KJMS is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,000 ft (field elevation 1,500 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 KJMS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
13FAV5 kt head1 kt right
221 kt head5 kt left
041 kt tail5 kt right
315 kt tail1 kt left

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip — flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
061203Z15Z02Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 05 kt, ceiling unlimitedunlimited.

KJMS weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Jamestown Regional Airport in Jamestown, ND: 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 KJMS is headed.

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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.

Recent aviation weather trends at KJMS

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KJMS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 8,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.

Last 24 hours
VFR 88%MVFR 13%
Wind avg/max: 4/10 kt
Max gust:
Lowest ceiling: 8,500 ft
Lowest vis:
Prevailing wind: SE
Category changes: 4

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Last 7 days
VFR 91%MVFR 3%IFR 3%LIFR 3%
Wind avg/max: 7/19 kt
Max gust: 29 kt
Lowest ceiling: 100 ft
Lowest vis: 0.25 sm
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 13

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
13
40%
22
21%
31
21%
04
18%

TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2325Z (6:25 PM CDT)

TAF KJMS 282325Z 2900/2924 13007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250 FM290700 21005KT 6SM FU FEW080 FEW250 FM292000 17011KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KJMS
IATA
JMS
FAA LID
JMS
City
Jamestown
State
North Dakota
Country
United States
Elevation
1,500 ft
Coordinates
46.9297, -98.6782
Runways
4
Longest runway
6,502 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
AWOS/ASOS
118.425 MHz
Time zone
America/Chicago
Next sunset
22h 17m

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Historical Flying Weather

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJMS reported VFR conditions during about 78.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 255 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.3 kt, calm 6.6% of the time.

VFR Score
42
Wind Score
27
Reliability Score
37
National VFR rank
#990 of 1,400
Regional rank
#50
State rank
#7
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
78.7%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
4.3%
Est. VFR days/yr
255
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
3,000 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
6.6%
Median wind
9 kt
Gusty hours
16.9%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.5%
Fog/mist days/yr
139
Thunderstorm days/yr
32
Summer density alt
3,055 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KJMS monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan64.616.210.88.4
Feb70.714.58.66.3
Mar68.816.47.96.9
Apr78.411.16.83.7
May82.411.44.61.6
Jun88.57.32.91.3
Jul92.64.81.71.0
Aug87.07.22.83.1
Sep84.68.24.62.6
Oct79.413.04.53.1
Nov73.316.16.83.9
Dec63.915.111.39.8

Average wind by month

0612JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KJMS average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan10.2 kt
Feb9.9 kt
Mar10.3 kt
Apr10.9 kt
May10.1 kt
Jun8.8 kt
Jul7.4 kt
Aug7.1 kt
Sep8.1 kt
Oct9.6 kt
Nov9.8 kt
Dec10.0 kt

Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KJMS airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Jamestown Regional Airport in Jamestown, ND 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 ↗

KJMS weather — frequently asked

What runways are available at KJMS?+

KJMS has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 6,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KJMS report its own weather?+

Yes — Jamestown Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KJMS have a TAF?+

Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KJMS broadcast D-ATIS?+

No — KJMS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJMS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KJMS airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Jamestown Regional Airport (KJMS) 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 Jamestown Regional Airport (KJMS)

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