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Airports / Mississippi / JAN
Medium airport · JAN
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.
Jackson, Mississippi · 346 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
1,501 ratings
0
Operators based
346
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Jackson, MississippiELEV 346 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
1,501
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
346
Field elevation
feet above sea level
63
Nearest alternate
nm to PIB
Field standing
63 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB).
Overview
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (KJAN / JAN) is a mid-sized airport serving Jackson, Mississippi. The airport sits 346 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into JAN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB, 63 nm), Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI, 67 nm), and McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (MCB, 71 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,500-foot paved runway, JAN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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1 FBO serves KJAN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Jackson
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWelcome to Atlantic JAN, located at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Our Atlantic FBO features a comfortable interior and the amenities to make your trip to Jackson even more enjoyable. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will always go above and beyond to serve all of your aircraft needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00, on-call services with prior arrangements
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“And due to the small size, you can park, check luggage, go thru TSA and quickly be at your gate.”
Cindy Crocker5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There was a restaurant and vending machines for snacks.”
Cody Weikel5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KJAN
IATA
JAN
FAA / Local
JAN
Elevation
346 ft
Coordinates
32.3112° N · 90.0759° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MS fields
state range 17–610 ft
At 346 ft, JAN sits higher than 71% of the 42 Mississippi fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,500 ft
- 16L/34R8,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16R/34L8,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,500 ft
JAN's 8,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 63nmPIBHattiesburg Laurel Regional AirportMoselle
- 67nmMEIKey Field / Meridian Regional AirportMeridian
- 71nmMCBMcComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis FieldMcComb
- 71nmGWOGreenwood–Leflore AirportGreenwood
- 76nmHBGHattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal AirportHattiesburg
- 78nmKNMMNaval Air Station Meridian / McCain FieldLauderdale
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKJAN · Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport · Jackson, MS
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JAN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 284 nm | 1h 4m |
| Houston (HOU) | 312 nm | 1h 8m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 344 nm | 1h 12m |
| Austin (AUS) | 409 nm | 1h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 590 nm | 1h 46m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 621 nm | 1h 51m |
| Miami (MIA) | 645 nm | 1h 54m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 732 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JAN?
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at JAN?
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport?
- One FBO serves JAN: Atlantic Aviation Jackson. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to JAN?
- The closest alternate is Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB), about 63 nm away, followed by Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JAN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 4m (284 nm), Houston about 1h 8m (312 nm), Dallas about 1h 12m (344 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.