Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (KJXN)
Medium airport · Jackson, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KJXN |
| IATA | JXN |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°15'38" W 84°27'47" 42.26051, -84.46302 |
| Location | Jackson, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,351 ft (1631 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field at a glance
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field is a medium airport in Jackson, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as JXN. The field elevation of 1,001 ft (305 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KJXN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 5,351 ft (1631 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KJXN 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 Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Region International Airport | KLAN | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field | KBTL | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Willow Run Airport | KYIP | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport | KAZO | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | KDTW | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,001 ft field elevation of Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field 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 Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field
What is the ICAO code of Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field?
The ICAO identifier of Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field is KJXN, and its IATA code is JXN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field above sea level?
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field located?
The airport lies at 42.2605, -84.4630 — in Jackson, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Capital Region International Airport, about 58 km away.
Does KJXN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KJXN 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 Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field?
Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,351 ft (1631 m) with a ASP surface.