Jackson Municipal (KMJQ), Minnesota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jackson Municipal (KMJQ) is a non-towered public airport in Jackson, Minnesota, serving low-volume business aviation traffic with a single paved runway suitable for light to mid-size aircraft. The field sits at 1,446 feet elevation and has no on-site customs service, with the nearest customs point of entry at Sioux Falls (KFSD), about 76 nautical miles away. Fuel is available around the clock via credit card, and the airport office keeps standard weekday hours.
Runways
Jackson Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 4,145 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jackson Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jackson Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Joe Foss Field (KFSD), 76 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jackson Municipal recorded 116 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KMJQ peaks in October, with the lowest activity recorded in December and January, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 15 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jackson Municipal averages 3.2 days above 90°F in July, 31.0 freeze days in January and 3.4 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.4°F, and January the coldest, at 22.0°F.
Weather station is 7.8 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.
Pilots can activate or increase intensity for the REIL on Runway 14 and 32, the PAPI on Runway 14 and 32, and the MIRL on Runway 14/32 via CTAF. The MIRL on Runway 14/32 defaults to a preset low-intensity setting.
This runway is closed during winter months.
Runway markings are indicated with yellow cones.
The PAPI on Runway 14 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of course.
Fuel is available around the clock via credit card.
A ground communication outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Minneapolis ARTCC and Flight Service.
The access code to the airport building is the CTAF frequency.
For clearance delivery, if unable via the ground communication outlet, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jackson Municipal has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Windom Municipal (KMWM), 16.64 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMJQ
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KMJQ?
The primary paved runway at Jackson Municipal (KMJQ) is Runway 14/32, measuring 4,145 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. A secondary turf runway, 04/22, is also available but spans only 2,282 feet and is significantly wider at 300 feet. Operators planning fixed-wing traffic should default to Runway 14/32 for paved-surface operations.
Is fuel available at KMJQ outside staffed hours?
Yes, fuel at Jackson Municipal (KMJQ) is available H24 via credit card, independent of the airport's staffed hours. The attendance schedule for the field runs Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700 local, but self-service fuel access does not depend on staff presence. Both 100LL and Jet A are stocked at the field.
Does KMJQ have customs processing on site?
Jackson Municipal (KMJQ) does not have on-site customs processing. The nearest customs point of entry is Sioux Falls Regional (KFSD), located approximately 76.4 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance for international arrivals should plan routing through KFSD or coordinate clearance in advance.
What lighting is available for night operations at KMJQ?
Jackson Municipal (KMJQ) offers pilot-controlled lighting on CTAF, including REIL and PAPI on both Runway 14 and Runway 32, plus MIRL on Runway 14/32. The MIRL system defaults to a preset low-intensity setting, with the option to activate or increase intensity via radio. Note that the PAPI on Runway 14 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of course.