Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (KJAN), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN) serves the Jackson, Mississippi area with a towered field offering two long parallel runways and full-time attendance. The airport combines civilian business aviation traffic with an Air National Guard presence, and it maintains onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement for international arrivals. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, business aviation accounted for 8,851 of the airport's 29,378 total annual operations.
Runways
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International has two paved runways. The longest, 16L/34R, is 8,500 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International recorded 8,851 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and October. Business aviation traffic at KJAN concentrates around the spring and fall shoulder months, with April and October recording the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 878 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International averages 24.1 days above 90°F in July, 12.4 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.2°F, and January the coldest, at 57.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Military: Air National Guard operations are for official business only. All transient aircraft require 48-hour PPR. Parking is limited; contact airfield management. Transient aircraft use the FBO for servicing. Airfield management operates 1300-0230Z++ on weekdays; contact airfield management for details. Command post operates 1200-0630Z++ on weekdays; contact command post for details. Airfield management and command post have limited COMSEC storage. Top secret storage is not available.
Military: Air National Guard Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II is in effect July 1 through October 31. Contact the tower, command post, or airfield management for bird hazard information. Wildlife is most active within approximately one hour of sunset and sunrise.
Bearing strength for runways 16L/34R and 16R/34L is rated ST175.
When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runway 34L, REIL on runways 16R and 34R, and HIRL on runways 16L/34R and 16R/34L via CTAF. The ALSF-2 lighting system on runway 16L is preset to medium intensity; sequenced flashing lights are not available.
Be alert when crossing runway 16R.
Caution: Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II period is in effect July through October. Contact airfield management or command post for current bird watch conditions.
PCR VALUE: 605/F/C/X/T
PCR VALUE: 816/F/D/X/T
Military aircraft use taxiway C7 to access the FBO apron unless otherwise directed by ATC.
Hold areas 1 and 2 are commissioned on the terminal apron between taxiways B3 and B5.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Military: Air National Guard ARFF status is Critical Level of Service for military aircraft category 8.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Hawkins Field (KHKS), 7.57 NM west.
Part of the Mississippi area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KJAN?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International operates two parallel paved runways, 16L/34R and 16R/34L, each measuring 8,500 feet long and 150 feet wide. Both runways have an asphalt surface and support the full range of business and commercial traffic using this airport. The matching dimensions give dispatchers flexibility in runway selection based on wind and traffic conditions. Bearing strength on both runways is listed as ST175 in airport data. Crews should note the caution regarding runway crossing at AER 16R published in airport remarks.
Is customs available at KJAN?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International has onsite customs service, with CBP inspection services available along with a USDA compliance agreement. This means international arrivals can clear both customs and agricultural inspection without diverting to another airport. The onsite arrangement supports business aviation operators arriving from international destinations. Dispatchers planning international legs into KJAN should still confirm inspection availability and any advance notice requirements directly with CBP. The USDA compliance agreement is a notable feature for operators carrying agricultural cargo or arriving from regions with agricultural inspection concerns.
What fuel types are offered at KJAN?
KJAN offers 100LL avgas along with Jet A and Jet A+ fuel, covering both piston and turbine aircraft. Jet A availability is confirmed in airport data, making this airport suitable for business jet operations without fuel-related routing concerns. The presence of three fuel grades supports a mixed fleet of general aviation and business aviation traffic. Attendance is listed as ALL / ALL / ALL, meaning fuel and field services are staffed around the clock. Operators should still confirm fuel uplift capacity for specific aircraft types when planning larger business jet movements.
What is the military presence and bird hazard risk at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International hosts an Air National Guard unit, and transient military aircraft require 48-hour PPR with limited parking available through airfield management. A seasonal bird hazard advisory, BASH Phase II, is in effect from July through October, with wildlife activity noted as highest within roughly one hour of sunrise and sunset. Transient aircraft under this military program use the FBO for servicing. Airfield management and command post maintain limited COMSEC storage, but top secret storage is not available. Crews operating during the BASH period should contact airfield management or command post for current bird watch conditions.
Does traffic at KJAN vary by season?
Business aviation traffic at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International shows notable seasonal concentration across the year, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. October and April post the highest monthly business aviation operations, at 853 and 878 respectively, while January and November show the lowest counts, at 664 and 673. This pattern is worth factoring into slot and ramp planning for operators scheduling flights during peak shoulder-season months. Total annual business aviation operations reported for the airport reached 8,851 out of 29,378 total annual operations. Dispatchers should treat these figures as trend indicators rather than fixed capacity limits.