Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Jackson, United States. Its IATA code is JAN and its ICAO code is KJAN. The airport lies at an elevation of 346 ft (105 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 16L/34R, 8,500 ft (2,591 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- JAN
- ICAO code
- KJAN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 346 ft (105 m)
- Coordinates
- 32.3112, -90.0759
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 8,500 ft · 2,591 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 8,500 ft · 2,591 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PIB Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport | Moselle, United States | 117 km · 73 mi |
| MEI Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport | Meridian, United States | 124 km · 77 mi |
| GLH Mid Delta Regional Airport | Greenville, United States | 156 km · 97 mi |
| MLU Monroe Regional Airport | Monroe, United States | 185 km · 115 mi |
| GTR Golden Triangle Regional Airport | Columbus/W Point/Starkville, United States | 188 km · 117 mi |
| BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | Baton Rouge, United States | 222 km · 138 mi |
| GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | Gulfport, United States | 232 km · 144 mi |
| TUP Tupelo Regional Airport | Tupelo, United States | 249 km · 155 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from JAN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 547 | 340 | 295 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 1,689 | 1,050 | 912 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,722 | 1,070 | 930 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,636 | 1,638 | 1,423 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,234 | 4,495 | 3,906 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,538 | 4,684 | 4,070 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,737 | 4,807 | 4,177 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,878 | 4,895 | 4,254 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,711 | 6,034 | 5,244 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,854 | 6,744 | 5,861 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,511 | 7,152 | 6,215 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,640 | 7,854 | 6,825 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 13,113 | 8,148 | 7,080 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,071 | 8,743 | 7,598 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,396 | 8,946 | 7,773 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,990 | 9,936 | 8,634 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 123.900 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 121.050 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.900 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| POST | ANG COMD POST | 26.460 |
| RDO | GREENWOOD RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.900 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport?
The IATA code of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is JAN and its ICAO code is KJAN.
Where is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport located?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, at 32.3112, -90.0759.
What time zone is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport in?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16L/34R, 8,500 ft (2,591 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB), about 117 km (73 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.