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KJXN/JXN METAR & TAF Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field

Jackson, MichiganElevation 1,001 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR13 min old
No ceiling, visibility 2 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
2 SM
3.2 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-373 ft
-1,374 ft vs field
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS

Active weather alerts

Dense Fog AdvisoryModerate · Expected · Likely
25 0705Z to 25 1300Z
Ingham; Jackson
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Ingham and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0935Z (5:35 AM local) · 13 min old

KJXN is currently IFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 2 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: mist. Main concerns: Visibility 2 SM.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
2 statute miles
3.2 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
6°C / 6°C
43°F / 43°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.46 inHg
1031.5 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO BR CLR RMK AO2

Hover or tap any group for a plain-English explanation.

REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
T00610061
precise temperature 6.1°C, dew point 6.1°C
$
station needs maintenance
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0755Z (3:55 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (2:00 AM local)

KJXN forecast starts MVFR at 08Z. Worst period is 08Z to 12Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW VIS). Best period is 13Z to 06Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

LIFR
MVFR
VFR
0800Z4:00 AM1224Z8:24 AM1648Z12:48 PM2112Z5:12 PM0136Z9:36 PM0600Z2:00 AM

Codes in this report: BR FEW TEMPO P6SM SCT

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FAA: no delays reported at JXN.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low visibility: 2 SM.
›Mist reported.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category IFR, wind calm, visibility 2 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests sunday patchy fog then partly sunny, high near 68F, low near 43F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 2 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Sunday Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 68/43 SSW 6 kt – 2%
Monday Partly Sunny 67/41 NNW 5 kt – 2%
Tuesday Mostly Cloudy 63/44 E 7 kt – 0%
Wednesday Partly Sunny 71/51 S 7 kt – 5%
Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers 71/47 WSW 9 kt – 22%
Friday Partly Sunny 71/50 SSW 7 kt – 8%
Saturday Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 70 S 7 kt – 18%

Source: National Weather Service (office GRR). Forecast issued 0947Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW07251432CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,351 ft

07/25
Dimensions
5,351 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0767°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25247°T
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
14/32
Dimensions
4,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 14133°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32313°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-373 ft
Pressure altitude
461 ft
Field elevation
1,001 ft MSL
Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
30.46 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2242Z 6:42 PM
Sunrise
1202Z 8:02 AM
Loggable night
2311Z (7:11 PM local) → 1133Z (7:33 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2242Z (6:42 PM local) → 1202Z (8:02 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2342Z (7:42 PM local) → 1102Z (7:02 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field is in Jackson, Michigan. Field elevation 1,001 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerJUAN ZAPATA
Manager phone517-788-4225
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKJXN / JXN
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)LANSING
RegionMichigan
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2605, -84.4630
Distance from city2 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF128.475
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.3
LANSING APP/DEP
A/D
125.725
ATIS
ATIS
120.7
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND/CLNC DEL
GND
122.2
LANSING RDO
RDO
120.7
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KJXN traffic patterns

2026-06-12 to 2026-10-23, 59 days observed · data 2026-10-23

High confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
13.6
AVG OPS/DAY
23.6
Activity trend over 17 days: falling, from 23 to 12 operations per dayOperations trend (17 days)

Busiest day: Thu · Busiest month: Oct

FLEET MIX
Piston single 64%Unknown 17%Jet 7%Twin 6%Helicopter 3%Turboprop 3%

Mostly small piston aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›C172 (Piston single) · ~50 landings/mo
›SR20 (Piston single) · ~12 landings/mo
›P28A (Piston single) · ~11 landings/mo
›UNKN (Unknown) · ~6 landings/mo
›DA40 (Piston single) · ~5 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Low-confidence estimate

Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly single-engine piston aircraft.

›C172 (Piston single)
›P28A (Piston single)
›SR20 (Piston single)
›UNKN (Unknown)
›M20P (Piston single)

This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.

Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KADG Lenawee County Airport
29 NM SE
MVFR
KLAN Capital Region International Airport
32 NM N
MVFR
KARB Ann Arbor Municipal Airport
32 NM E
UNKNOWN
KBTL Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field
35 NM W
VFR
KYIP Willow Run Airport
41 NM E
LIFR
KANQ Tri State Steuben County Airport
46 NM SW
LIFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›LOW ALT HEL OPS PROHIBITED INVOF PRISON 4 MI NE.
›PRVDD SFC APROPLY MKD; IF USED AT NGT RWY APROPLY LGTD INCLG EDGE LGTS; CLEAR FAR PART 77 20:1 APCH SFCS TO BOTH RWY ENDS; 300 FT & ASSOCD EDGE RWY SAFETY AREAS PRVDD; HOLD SHORT LINES PAINTED ON ALL ADJ TWYS; AREA BYD EACH THR MKD AS TWYS NOT DSPLCD THRS; THR COORDS & ELEVS PRVDD TO AGL-200.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 25; REIL RWY 07 & 32; PAPI RWY 07, 25, 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 07/25; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.
›100LL & JET A+ AVBL SELF SVC ON MAIN RAMP.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC GREAT LAKES APCH AT 269-459-3345, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0224/0490.
›ACFT TAXIING UP TWY D COULD POSSLY MISS THE TURN FOR TWY A & VIOLATE THE SAFETY ZONE FOR RWY 07/25.
›WINTER FICONS UNMON WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KJXN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KJXN have a METAR?
Yes. KJXN has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KJXN have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KJXN; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KJXN?
KJXN sits at 1,001 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KJXN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.