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.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJMS 130856Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP204 T00890067 51005
What changed at KJMS?
Since the 0756Z (2:56 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0756Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KJMS
KJMS is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 900 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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 6,502 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 22 | 5,750 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 04 | 5,750 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 13 | 6,502 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 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 12→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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.
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 KJMS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BIS UA /OV BIS130045/TM 0412/FL370/TP A388/TB NEG
BIS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BIS130045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0412Reported at 04:12 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A388Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
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 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 36%
- 31
- 33%
- 04
- 16%
- 22
- 15%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (12:34 AM CDT)
TAF KJMS 130534Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120 FM140400 12009KT P6SM SCT150
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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
- 15h 7m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Historical Flying Weather at KJMS
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.6 | 16.2 | 10.8 | 8.4 |
| Feb | 70.7 | 14.5 | 8.6 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 68.8 | 16.4 | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 78.4 | 11.1 | 6.8 | 3.7 |
| May | 82.4 | 11.4 | 4.6 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 88.5 | 7.3 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 92.6 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 87.0 | 7.2 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 84.6 | 8.2 | 4.6 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 79.4 | 13.0 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 73.3 | 16.1 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 63.9 | 15.1 | 11.3 | 9.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.2 kt |
| Feb | 9.9 kt |
| Mar | 10.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.9 kt |
| May | 10.1 kt |
| Jun | 8.8 kt |
| Jul | 7.4 kt |
| Aug | 7.1 kt |
| Sep | 8.1 kt |
| Oct | 9.6 kt |
| Nov | 9.8 kt |
| Dec | 10.0 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 2610 · 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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