Runway 16R at JACKSON-MEDGAR WILEY EVERS INTL (KJAN) is the southbound end of the 16R/34L runway. The opposite end is 34L. Runway 16R has a magnetic heading of 158° and a length of 8,500 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. No ILS is published for runway 16R.
Field elevation at KJAN is 346.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 16R is 305 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 16R
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 16R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 16R
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 16R
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 16R at KJAN?
Runway 16R has a magnetic heading of 158°.
What is the length of runway 16R at KJAN?
Runway 16R is 8,500 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 16R at KJAN?
The surface is asphalt.
Is runway 16R at KJAN left or right traffic?
Runway 16R uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 16R have an ILS approach at KJAN?
No ILS is published for runway 16R.
What is the opposite end of runway 16R at KJAN?
The opposite end is 34L.