Jackson Regional (KMKL), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jackson Regional (KMKL) serves as a towered, public-use airport in Jackson, Tennessee, supporting a business aviation-heavy traffic mix within the broader Memphis-area airspace. The field offers two paved runways, including a 6,007-foot primary strip capable of handling a range of business jet types, along with dual fuel service covering both piston and turbine operators. Nearest customs clearance runs through KMEM, roughly 62 nautical miles distant, since KMKL itself has no onsite customs processing.
Runways
Jackson Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 02/20, is 6,007 ft long and 100 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 Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jackson Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 62 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jackson Regional recorded 4,119 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and October. Business aviation traffic at KMKL is concentrated in the October-November period, with May also showing elevated activity relative to the winter months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 419 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jackson Regional averages 18.9 days above 90°F in July and 19.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.0°F, and January the coldest, at 48.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jackson Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Military use: Army National Guard base operations run 1200-2130Z or later, Monday through Friday. The facility is closed every other Monday, and closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Prior permission required; contact ARNG operations for coordination.
Prior permission is required for ground access to the field between 2130 and 0600.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 02 and the HIRL on runway 02/20 and MIRL on runway 11/29 via CTAF. The PAPI on runway 02 and runway 20 operates continuously.
PCR VALUE: 1230/F/C/X/T
Air carrier operations with more than 9 passenger seats are not available if arriving or departing more than 15 minutes before or after scheduled arrival or departure times, without prior availability coordination with the airport manager and control facility manager.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jackson Regional has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Humboldt Municipal, 12.31 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary runway length at KMKL?
Jackson Regional's main runway, 02/20, measures 6,007 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the longest of the airport's two runways and the one most commonly used by business aviation traffic. A secondary crosswind runway, 11/29, is available at 3,539 feet, also 100 feet wide and asphalt. Both runways support the paved operations typical of KMKL's fixed-wing traffic. Dispatchers planning for larger business jets should reference the 6,007-foot figure for 02/20 when checking runway suitability.
Is customs clearance available onsite at KMKL?
Jackson Regional does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KMEM, located approximately 61.82 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing into KMKL need to route through or coordinate with KMEM or another designated customs airport of entry beforehand. Dispatchers should factor this distance into international trip planning, since no CBP presence exists at the field itself. This applies to any arrival requiring formal customs inspection at KMKL.
What are the fixed base operator hours at Jackson Regional?
Jackson Regional's attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday from 0600 to 2030 local time, and Saturday through Sunday from 0700 to 1930 local time. Outside these windows, prior permission is required for ground access to the field, specifically between 2130 and 0600. Operators arriving or departing outside scheduled hours should coordinate access in advance. This schedule applies across all services at KMKL, not just fuel or ramp handling. Trip planners should build these windows into arrival and departure timing at MKL.
What fuel types are available at KMKL?
Jackson Regional stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. This dual availability supports both piston aircraft and turbine business aircraft operating through MKL. The airport's fuel offerings align with its status as a business aviation hub for the region, given that the majority of its annual operations are business aviation flights. Dispatchers can plan fuel stops at KMKL for either aircraft category without concern about fuel type availability. No confirmation of specific fuel grades beyond 100LL and Jet A is provided for this field.
Are there operational restrictions for aircraft with more than 9 passenger seats at Jackson Regional?
Yes. Jackson Regional restricts air carrier operations for aircraft with more than 9 passenger seats when arriving or departing more than 15 minutes outside scheduled arrival or departure times, unless prior availability has been coordinated with the airport manager and control facility manager. This means larger charter or scheduled aircraft need advance coordination if their timing falls outside the norm. Dispatchers handling larger cabin-class aircraft through KMKL should build in this coordination step ahead of trip execution. This restriction is specific to the more-than-9-seat category and does not apply uniformly to all business aviation traffic at MKL.