Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Medium airport · Joplin, Missouri, United States
Airport data
| Name | Joplin Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KJLN |
| IATA | JLN |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°9'6" W 94°29'54" 37.15180, -94.49830 |
| Location | Joplin, Missouri, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,501 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,502 ft (1982 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Joplin Regional Airport at a glance
Joplin Regional Airport is a medium airport in Joplin, Missouri, United States, known to airline systems as JLN. The field elevation of 981 ft (299 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KJLN 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 — 18/36 — offers 6,502 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KJLN 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 Joplin Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arkansas National Airport | KXNA | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Springfield Branson National Airport | KSGF | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Chanute Martin Johnson Airport | KCNU | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Drake Field | KFYV | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Branson Airport | KBBG | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Joplin Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 981 ft field elevation of Joplin Regional 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 Joplin Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Joplin Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Joplin Regional Airport is KJLN, and its IATA code is JLN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Joplin Regional Airport above sea level?
Joplin Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Joplin Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.1518, -94.4983 — in Joplin, Missouri, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Northwest Arkansas National Airport, about 98 km away.
Does KJLN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KJLN 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 Joplin Regional Airport?
Joplin Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,502 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.