3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The employees are always very kind and helpful and the snacks they give in air are actually unbeatable.”
Madi Faye5★ on Google
Airports / Tennessee / MKL
Medium airport · MKL
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport.
Jackson, Tennessee · 434 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
75 ratings
0
Operators based
434
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Jackson, TennesseeELEV 434 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
75
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
434
Field elevation
feet above sea level
49
Nearest alternate
nm to NQA
Field standing
49 nm
To the nearest alternate
Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA).
Overview
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL / MKL) sits in Jackson, Tennessee, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 434 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MKL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA, 49 nm), Arkansas International Airport (BYH, 55 nm), and Memphis International Airport (MEM, 62 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 6,005-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MKL 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 MKL to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KMKL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Jackson Regional FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0600-2030, Sat-Sun 0700-1900
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The employees are always very kind and helpful and the snacks they give in air are actually unbeatable.”
Madi Faye5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“TSA is amicable and quick.”
Graysen Rasnic5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KMKL
IATA
MKL
FAA / Local
MKL
Elevation
434 ft
Coordinates
35.5999° N · 88.9156° 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 TN fields
state range 320–1,953 ft
At 434 ft, MKL sits lower than 88% of the 41 Tennessee fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,005 ft
- 02/206,005 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/293,539 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,005 ft
MKL's 6,005 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.
- 49nmNQAMillington-Memphis AirportMillington
- 55nmBYHArkansas International AirportBlytheville
- 62nmMEMMemphis International AirportMemphis
- 79nmUOXUniversity Oxford AirportOxford
- 80nmTUPTupelo Regional AirportTupelo
- 82nmMSLNorthwest Alabama Regional AirportMuscle Shoals
Location
Open the full mapKMKL · McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · Jackson, TN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MKL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 386 nm | 1h 18m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 427 nm | 1h 24m |
| Houston (HOU) | 481 nm | 1h 31m |
| Austin (AUS) | 547 nm | 1h 40m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 583 nm | 1h 45m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 701 nm | 2h 2m |
| Miami (MIA) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| New York (TEB) | 767 nm | 2h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MKL?
- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,005 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 MKL?
- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,005 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves MKL: Jackson Regional FBO. 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 MKL?
- The closest alternate is Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA), about 49 nm away, followed by Arkansas International Airport (BYH) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MKL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 18m (386 nm), Dallas about 1h 24m (427 nm), Houston about 1h 31m (481 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.