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McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

Jackson, TennesseeElevation 434 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 6,005 ft

11/29
Dimensions
3,539 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 11112°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29292°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
02/20
Dimensions
6,007 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0222°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20202°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is in Jackson, Tennessee. Field elevation 434 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerSTEVE SMITH
Manager phone731-423-0995
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0600–2030
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMKL / MKL
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)JACKSON
RegionTennessee
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.5999, -88.9156
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF127.150
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.325
ASOS
ASOS
134.65
MEMPHIS CNTR
CNTR
127.15
CTAF
CTAF
120.9
GND
GND
41.5
ARNG OPS
OPS
122.2
JACKSON RDO
RDO
127.15
JACKSON 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.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

AFT HR - 731-394-1755.
PPR FOR GND ACCESS TO FLD 2130-0600 - 731-394-1755.
FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; HIRL RWY 02/20, MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 02 & 20 OPR CONSLY.
PCR VALUE: 1230/F/C/X/T
ACR OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS NA IN EXCESS OF 15 MIN BFR OR AFT SKED ARR OR DEP TIMES WO PRIOR AVBLTY COORD WITH AMGR & CFM.
CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC 24 HR PPR - AMGR.
FADED.
FADED.
GROOVED 55 FT EACH SIDE OF CNTRLN.
MILITARY: ARNG: BASE OPS 1200-2130Z++ MON-FRI. CLSD EVERY OTHER MONDAY, FAC CLSD SAT, SUN & HOL. PPR C629-332-9658. ARNG OPS 49.95.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KMKL have a METAR?
Yes. KMKL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KMKL have a TAF?
When KMKL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KMKL?
KMKL sits at 434 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KMKL?
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