Jackson Municipal (4R3), Alabama
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jackson Municipal (4R3) is a public-use, unattended airport in Jackson, Alabama, served by a single paved runway. Business aviation traffic is light, consistent with its designation as a low-activity field in FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Jackson Municipal has one paved runway, 01/19, 5,003 ft long and 80 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jackson Municipal has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jackson Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Mobile Regional (KMOB), 50 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jackson Municipal recorded 131 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at Jackson Muni is concentrated in January, with volumes dropping sharply through the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 29 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jackson Municipal averages 22.2 days above 90°F in July and 13.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.2°F, and January the coldest, at 59.9°F.
Weather station is 3.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jackson Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway 01/19 slopes uphill to the south.
PAPI for runways 01 and 19, and MIRL for runway 01/19, are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Fuel is available 24 hours via credit card self-service.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jackson Municipal has five airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Roy Wilcox, 15.33 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 4R3
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Frequently asked questions
Does Jackson Municipal (4R3) have on-site customs clearance?
Jackson Municipal has no on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is KMOB, located approximately 50 nautical miles away, so aircraft requiring clearance must plan to land there first.
What fuel is available at 4R3?
Jackson Municipal offers 100LL only, with no Jet A on the field. Fuel is available through a 24-hour credit card self-service system, and the airport itself is unattended.
How long is the runway at Jackson Municipal?
Jackson Municipal has a single paved runway, 01/19, measuring 5,003 feet by 80 feet with an asphalt surface. The runway slopes uphill to the south, a factor worth noting for takeoff and landing planning.