3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“We waited for staff.”
Glenda Black5★ on Google
Airports / Missouri / JLN
Medium airport · JLN
Joplin Regional Airport.
Joplin, Missouri · 981 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
291 ratings
1
Operators based
981
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Joplin, MissouriELEV 981 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
291
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
981
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA).
Overview
Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN / JLN) sits in Joplin, Missouri, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 981 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, JLN is a home base: Axiom Aviation Group LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA, 53 nm), Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF, 53 nm), and Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU, 56 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,502-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from JLN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from JLN to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KJLN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Mizzou Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0530-2100 local 7 days
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“We actually live close to the Joplin Airport.”
Glenda Black5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“People were nice, and the facility was clean and comfortable.”
Glenda Black5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Joplin Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KJLN
IATA
JLN
FAA / Local
JLN
Elevation
981 ft
Coordinates
37.1518° N · 94.4983° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MO fields
state range 262–1,348 ft
At 981 ft, JLN sits higher than 67% of the 45 Missouri fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,502 ft
- 18/366,502 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/316,501 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,502 ft
JLN's 6,502 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 53nmXNANorthwest Arkansas National AirportFayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
- 53nmSGFSpringfield Branson National AirportSpringfield
- 56nmCNUChanute Martin Johnson AirportChanute
- 71nmFYVDrake FieldFayetteville
- 73nmBKGBranson AirportBranson
- 84nmHROBoone County AirportHarrison
Location
Open the full mapKJLN · Joplin Regional Airport · Joplin, MO
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JLN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 283 nm | 1h 3m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 382 nm | 1h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 421 nm | 1h 23m |
| Austin (AUS) | 446 nm | 1h 26m |
| Houston (HOU) | 452 nm | 1h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 505 nm | 1h 34m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 603 nm | 1h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JLN?
- Joplin Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,502 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 JLN?
- Joplin Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at JLN?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Joplin Regional Airport as a home base, including Axiom Aviation Group LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Joplin Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves JLN: Mizzou Aviation. 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 JLN?
- The closest alternate is Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), about 53 nm away, followed by Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JLN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 3m (283 nm), Nashville about 1h 17m (382 nm), Chicago about 1h 23m (421 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.