McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (KMKL)
Medium airport · Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Airport data
| Name | McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMKL |
| IATA | MKL |
| Elevation | 434 ft (132 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°35'60" W 88°54'56" 35.59990, -88.91560 |
| Location | Jackson, Tennessee, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,005 ft (1830 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 3,539 ft (1079 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport at a glance
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is a medium airport in Jackson, Tennessee, United States, known to airline systems as MKL. The field elevation of 434 ft (132 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMKL 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 — 02/20 — offers 6,005 ft (1830 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMKL 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 McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millington-Memphis Airport | KNQA | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Arkansas International Airport | KBYH | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Memphis International Airport | KMEM | 114 km (62 NM) |
| University Oxford Airport | KUOX | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Tupelo Regional Airport | KTUP | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 434 ft field elevation of McKellar-Sipes 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 McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is KMKL, and its IATA code is MKL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport above sea level?
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 434 feet (132 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.5999, -88.9156 — in Jackson, Tennessee, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Millington-Memphis Airport, about 91 km away.
Does KMKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMKL 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 McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport?
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,005 ft (1830 m) with a ASP surface.