Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field

KJXN / JXN

Jackson, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 13:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
13:56Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJXN 041356Z 31003KT 10SM BKN006 BKN100 22/21 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02170211 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,001 ft
BKN 600 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,601 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,001 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 600 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 600 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 25 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 15:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 20:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,001 ft)
Pressure Alt
919 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,999 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KJXN 041124Z 0411/0512 24007KT P6SM VCSH BKN006 BKN120 TEMPO 0412/0415 SCT006 FM041500 26007KT P6SM BKN035 FM042000 27008KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0420/0502 4SM -TSRA BR OVC035CB FM050300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:42Z BASE
+0h
IFR 240° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
15:00Z FM041500
+1h
VFR 260° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+6h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
20:00Z PROB30
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JXN
06
24
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,344 ft 150 ft ASP 50°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
100° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
3,501 ft 100 ft ASP 133°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KJXN

9,045 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62%
MVFR
26.4%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
4%

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field typically experiences VFR conditions 62% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 13.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.7%
N
5.7%
S
13.8%
W
16.5%
NE
5.7%
NW
6.5%
SE
6.9%
SW
22.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -28°C to 34°C
-28°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

July September June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 9,045 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KJXN
IATA Code: JXN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,001 ft MSL

Location

City: Jackson
Country: US
Latitude: 42.260509°
Longitude: -84.463019°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,344 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,501 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field

Overview

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field serves the Jackson, Michigan region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1001 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 42.260509, -84.463019, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and general aviation activities. The facility features two asphalted runways offering flexible operational capabilities.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 57.8% of recorded periods reporting VFR conditions. Pilots can expect significant variability, with MVFR conditions occurring 29.2% of the time and occasional IFR/LIFR periods. Temperature ranges from -26°C to 31°C, with a moderate average of 3.5°C, and prevailing southwest winds at 8.2 knots typically providing stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (06/24 at 5,344 ft and 14/32 at 3,501 ft) offers operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with Runway 06/24 presenting an average crosswind of 4.1 knots and Runway 14/32 experiencing slightly higher crosswind conditions at 6.1 knots. Average visibility consistently remains high at 8.7 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal flying is most predictable during September, October, and November, which represent the airport's best VFR months. Pilots should anticipate southwest winds and prepare for potential crosswind landings, particularly on Runway 14/32. With calm wind conditions occurring 15.5% of the time and maximum recorded winds of 29 knots, standard wind assessment procedures are recommended during approach and landing.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.