Joplin Regional (KJLN), Missouri
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Overview
Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) is a towered, public-use field in southwest Missouri, sitting at 978 feet elevation and handling a 2025 total of 5,479 operations, of which 3,450 were business aviation, according to FAA TFMSC data. The airport offers two long paved runways and full fuel service, including Jet A and 100LL, on a schedule that runs from 0500 to 0000 daily. Customs clearance is not available on site, with the nearest facility, KROG, roughly 50.52 nautical miles distant.
Runways
Joplin Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 6,502 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Joplin Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 12am, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Joplin Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rogers Executive - Carter Field (KROG), 51 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Joplin Regional recorded 3,450 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and October. Business aviation traffic at KJLN is concentrated in March and October, both of which show notably higher operation counts than the surrounding months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 387 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Joplin Regional averages 18.4 days above 90°F in July and 23.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.3°F, and January the coldest, at 44.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Joplin Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Aircraft carrying hazardous or explosive cargo require prior permission, with 48 hours notice.
When the control tower is closed, activate MALSF on Runway 13, ODALS on Runway 31, PAPI on Runway 18, and HIRL on Runway 13/31 via CTAF. MALSR on Runway 18 and PAPI on Runway 31, along with HIRL on Runway 18/36, operate from dusk to dawn.
The approach ratio from the displaced threshold is 33:1.
The approach ratio from the displaced threshold is 32:1.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport during spring and fall.
PCR VALUE: 630/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 590/R/D/W/T
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Joplin Regional has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Atkinson Municipal (KPTS), 21.00 NM northwest.
Part of the Springfield and the Ozarks area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KJLN have on-site customs clearance?
Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) does not have customs clearance on site. The nearest customs facility is KROG, located approximately 50.52 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs processing should plan to route through that facility or coordinate clearance in advance. Dispatchers should factor this distance into trip planning for any international arrival into KJLN. No customs type or on-site designation is listed for this airport.
What runways are available at Joplin Regional Airport?
Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) has two paved runways. Runway 18/36 is a concrete surface measuring 6,502 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 13/31 is asphalt, measuring 6,501 feet long and 150 feet wide. Both runways support the airport's listed maximum paved length of 6,502 feet. The wider 13/31 surface may offer more margin for larger business aircraft.
What is the pavement classification for KJLN's runways?
Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) reports two PCR values for its runway pavements. One runway carries a PCR VALUE of 630/F / D/X / T, and the other carries a PCR VALUE of 590/R / D/W / T. These figures are drawn directly from the airport's published pavement data. Dispatchers evaluating heavier aircraft should reference these values against their aircraft's pavement loading requirements before planning operations into KJLN.
Is there any restriction on hazardous cargo operations at KJLN?
Yes, aircraft carrying hazardous or explosive cargo require prior permission at Joplin Regional Airport. The remark specifies a 48-hour PPR requirement for such flights. This applies specifically to hazardous or explosive cargo shipments, not to general operations at KJLN. Dispatchers handling these cargo types should build the 48-hour notice into their planning timeline well ahead of the intended arrival or departure.rio
When does business aviation traffic peak at Joplin Regional Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN) shows its highest monthly counts in March and October, with 387 and 375 operations respectively in 2025. This contrasts with lower months such as April, at 217 operations. The airport's annual business aviation total for 2025 stands at 3,450 operations out of 5,479 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This pattern points to concentrated traffic windows rather than a flat monthly distribution across the year.