Runways · KJAN

Runways at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Intl, headings, length, surface and ILS (KJAN)

JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTL · JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

Runway system
Towered
2
runways
Longest
8,500 ft
ILS
2
Surface
ASPH

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Intl (KJAN) in Jackson, Mississippi has 2 runways. Both are 8,500 ft long and 150 ft wide. Both are asphalt. Runway 16R/34L and runway 16L/34R share the same magnetic headings of 158° and 338°. The longest runway length is 8,500 ft.

The field elevation is 346.4 ft MSL. The tower is open daily from 1200-0500Z++. ILS is available on runway ends 16L and 34L. No LAHSO notes are published. No noise abatement notes are published. For current winds and weather, use aviationweather. For runway and airport details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KJAN.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 7 kt
RWY 16R
157°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16R · 157° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,346 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
16R/34L157° / 337°8,500 ft150 ftASPHStandard L
16L/34R157° / 337°8,500 ft150 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC gives different instructions. Field elevation is 346.4 ft MSL, so that puts a standard light-piston pattern near 1,346 ft MSL.

This is a tower-controlled field. Expect ATC to sequence traffic in the pattern. Both runway pairs are parallel. Check the active runway assignment before joining. No right-traffic exception is published in the facts. No special pattern notes are published.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KJAN have?
KJAN has 2 runways.
What is the longest runway at KJAN?
The longest runway at KJAN is 8,500 ft.
Which runway ends at KJAN have ILS?
ILS is available on runway ends 16L and 34L.
What are the runway headings at KJAN?
Runway 16R/34L and runway 16L/34R both have magnetic headings of 158° and 338°.
Is KJAN a towered airport?
Yes. The control tower is open from 1200-0500Z++.
What is the pattern altitude at KJAN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC says otherwise.