Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN): Codes, Runways & Location
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (IATA: JAN · ICAO: KJAN) is a medium-sized airport serving Jackson, United States. It lies at 32.3112° N, 90.0759° W, 346 ft (105 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jackson in United States. It is identified by the IATA code JAN and the ICAO code KJAN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2591 m (8500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 346 ft (105 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hawkins Field (HKS) about 14 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,591 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Where is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport located?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is located in Jackson, United States. Its coordinates are 32.3112° N, 90.0759° W.
What is the airport code for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport has an IATA code of JAN and an ICAO code of KJAN.
How long is the runway at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport's longest runway is about 2591 m (8500 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport have?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport a major airport?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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