Runway 16L at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers Intl (KJAN) in Jackson, Mississippi is the southbound end of the 16L/34R runway. The opposite end is 34R. Runway 16L has a magnetic heading of 158°. Length is 8,500 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is standard for this end. This runway end has an ILS. The localizer is 110.5 with a published course of 158.98° magnetic. Field elevation at KJAN is 346.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for runway 16L is 305.2 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 16L
Based on the current METAR wind at KJAN.
- Headwind
- 9.8 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.1 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 12°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 16L
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 16L
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 157°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 67°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (337°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 157°M for Runway 16L
Instrument approaches · Runway 16L
LS CAT IIIB RWY 16L
JAN
110.5
Course 158.98°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 16L at KJAN?
Runway 16L has a magnetic heading of 158°. That is the published runway direction for this end.
What is the length of runway 16L at KJAN?
Runway 16L is 8,500 ft long. Width is 150 ft.
What is the surface of runway 16L at KJAN?
The surface is asphalt.
Is runway 16L at KJAN left or right traffic?
Runway 16L uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 16L have an ILS approach at KJAN?
Yes. Runway 16L has an ILS. The localizer frequency is 110.5.
What is the ILS frequency for runway 16L at KJAN?
The ILS localizer frequency for runway 16L is 110.5. The published course is 158.98° magnetic.