Jonesboro Municipal Airport (KJBR)
Medium airport · Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jonesboro Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KJBR |
| IATA | JBR |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°49'54" W 90°38'47" 35.83170, -90.64640 |
| Location | Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,200 ft (1890 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,099 ft (1249 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jonesboro Municipal Airport at a glance
Jonesboro Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as JBR. The field elevation of 262 ft (80 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KJBR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 6,200 ft (1890 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KJBR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Jonesboro Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas International Airport | KBYH | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Millington-Memphis Airport | KNQA | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Memphis International Airport | KMEM | 107 km (58 NM) |
| McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport | KMKL | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Little Rock Air Force Base | KLRF | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jonesboro Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 262 ft field elevation of Jonesboro Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jonesboro Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jonesboro Municipal Airport is KJBR, and its IATA code is JBR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jonesboro Municipal Airport above sea level?
Jonesboro Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jonesboro Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.8317, -90.6464 — in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arkansas International Airport, about 65 km away.
Does KJBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KJBR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Jonesboro Municipal Airport?
Jonesboro Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,200 ft (1890 m) with a ASP surface.