Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN)

Jackson, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KJAN

IATA

JAN

City

Jackson

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

346 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

32.3112, -90.0759

Overview

Mississippi capital airport with warm-weather training conditions and moderate traffic levels.

Current Weather at KJAN

Pilots flying into or out of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KJAN 210054Z 04003KT 10SM FEW055TCU SCT110 BKN210 23/23 A3000 RMK A02 SLP153 TCU E T02330233

Wind 040° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 04

Current TAF

TAF KJAN 210059Z 2101/2124 20003KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 FM210200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 FM210900 00000KT P6SM SCT005 BKN009 FM211500 16005KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 PROB30 2120/2124 6SM -TSRA BKN035CB

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KJAN. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KJAN. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Jackson. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KJAN include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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