McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport in Jackson, TN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL) is a regional airport serving Jackson, TN at 434 ft. KMKL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 11, 20, 29) — longest 6,005 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 KMKL 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 northeast (040°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMKL 291353Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 26/24 A2990 RMK AO1 SLP119 T02610239 PNO
What changed at KMKL?
Since the 1253Z (7:53 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.88 → 29.90 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KMKL
KMKL is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 434 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 KMKL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 6,005 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 11 | 3,539 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 29 | 3,539 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 20 | 6,005 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMKL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport in Jackson, TN: 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 KMKL 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 KMKL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MEM UA /OV MEM290030/TM 1403/FL360/TP B738/SK TOP 350/RM CELL 50 W MEM. OTHER CELL TOPS 320 OR BLW-ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM290030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1403Reported at 14:03 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM CELL 50 W MEM. OTHER CELL…Remarks.Show raw report
JBR UA /OV GQE300010/TM 1324/FL400/TP B737/TB NEG/RM ZME
JBR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQE300010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1324Reported at 13:24 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM065015/TM 1314/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM065015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1314Reported at 13:14 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
JBR UA /OV GQE/TM 1252/FL360/TP A321/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
JBR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1252Reported at 12:52 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM045035/TM 1246/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM045035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1246Reported at 12:46 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
JBR UA /OV GQE/TM 1233/FL360/TP A319/TB NEG/RM ZME
JBR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1233Reported at 12:33 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM045020/TM 1120/FL100/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT DURC 100-180/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM045020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1120Reported at 11:20 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT DURC 100-180Turbulence: continuous light durc 10,000–18,000 ft.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
15M UA /OV 15M/TM 0838/FL190/TP AT73/TA 0/IC MOD RIME/RM ZME
15M UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15MLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0838Reported at 08:38 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP AT73Aircraft type reporting.TA 0Outside air temperature, °C.IC MOD RIMEIcing: moderate rime.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMKL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMKL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 33%
- 29
- 30%
- 02
- 30%
- 11
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1120Z (6:20 AM CDT)
TAF KMKL 291120Z 2912/3012 02003KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 FM291400 04003KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM291800 35006KT P6SM SCT050 FM300100 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMKL
- IATA
- MKL
- FAA LID
- MKL
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 434 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.5999, -88.9156
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.325 MHz
- CTAF
- 127.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 10h 43m
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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
8 airports+2 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.
- WTRCF - West TN RC Fliers - DeLoach Rd — Jackson, TN · 11 mi
- Magic Valley Air Force - Old Jackson Rd — Henderson, TN · 16 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMKL reported VFR conditions during about 82.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 22.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.1 | 17.3 | 7.2 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 72.1 | 17.7 | 7.7 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 78.8 | 14.2 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 86.1 | 9.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 |
| May | 85.5 | 9.5 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 90.0 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 88.5 | 7.4 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 87.2 | 7.4 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 83.7 | 9.0 | 4.8 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 82.6 | 10.0 | 5.3 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 81.3 | 11.3 | 5.2 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 67.5 | 19.8 | 8.7 | 4.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMKL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport in Jackson, TN 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 ↗
KMKL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMKL?+
KMKL has 4 runways — 02, 11, 20, 29; the longest is 6,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMKL report its own weather?+
Yes — McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMKL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMKL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMKL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMKL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMKL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL) 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 McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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