JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTL (KJAN)
Jackson, Mississippi · Rankin County · 5 miles E of city
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Intl (KJAN) is a towered, Class C public-use airport in Jackson, Mississippi at 346 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 8,500 ft asphalt). It is classified as a Commercial Service - Primary (Small hub) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierJAN
ICAO identifierKJAN
Elevation346.4 ft MSL
Latitude32.31117° N
Longitude90.07589° W
Magnetic variation1W
AirspaceClass C, E (CLASS C SVC 1200-0500Z++; OTHER TIMES CLASS E)
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Small hub
Based aircraft26
Annual enplanements628,321
Planned development (2025–29)$64,312,594
Sectional chartMEMPHIS
ARTCCMemphis Center
Flight ServiceGreenwood
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1963/07
Fuel available100LL, A, A+
TowerATCT-TRACON
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityJAN
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerRosa Beckett
Manager phone601-939-5631
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 8,500 × 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | 16L: P4L, ALSF2 · 34R: P4R |
| 16R/34L | 8,500 × 150 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 16R: P4L · 34L: MALSR |
ILS approaches: 16L (CAT IIIB), 34L (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| JACKSON RCAG | 132.5 | JACKSON |
| JACKSON RCAG | 259.1 | JACKSON |
| CTAF | 120.9 | — |
| LCL/P | 120.9 | JACKSON |
| ATIS | 121.05 | JACKSON |
| EMERG | 121.5 | JACKSON |
| GND/P | 121.7 | JACKSON |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 123.9 | JACKSON |
| CLASS C | 123.9 | JACKSON |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 125.25 | JACKSON |
| CLASS C | 125.25 | JACKSON |
| EMERG | 243.0 | JACKSON |
| ANG COMD POST | 264.6 | JACKSON |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 317.7 | JACKSON |
| CLASS C | 317.7 | JACKSON |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 319.2 | JACKSON |
| CLASS C | 319.2 | JACKSON |
| GND/P | 348.6 | JACKSON |
| LCL/P | 352.0 | JACKSON |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 601-769-1216
Airport remarks
- BRG STRENGTH RWY 16L/34R & 16R/34L: ST175.
- JASU: 8(A/M32A-86D) 3(MC-1A).
- MILITARY: ANG: OFFL BUS. ALL TRAN ACFT 48HR PPR. LTD PRK USE. CTC AFLD MGMT. TRAN ACFT USE FBO FOR SVC. AFLD MGMT OPR 1300-0230Z++ WKD, DSN 828-8372, C601-405-8372. COMD POST OPR 1200-0630Z++ WKD, DSN 828-8350, C601-405-8350. AFLD MGMT & COMD POST HAVE LTD COMSEC STORAGE. TOP SECRET STORAGE UNAVBL.
- BE ALERT WHEN XNG AER 16R.
- MIL ACFT USE TWY C7 TO ACES THE FBO APRON UNLESS OTRW DRCTD BY ATC.
- HOLD AREA 1 & 2 CMSND ON TERM APRON BTN TWY B3 & TWY B5.
- FOR CD WHEN JACKSON ATCT CLSD, CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- CAUTION - BASH PHASE II PERIOD JUL-OCT. CTC AFLD MGMT OR COMD POST FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Dunkin'0.1 mi
- Samuel Adams Brewhouse0.1 mi
- Outback Steakhouse1.8 mi
- Half Shell1.8 mi
- Amerigos1.8 mi
- Thai Zap1.9 mi
Lodging
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Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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