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McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

Jackson, United States

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McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport

Jackson, United States

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434 ft

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Regional gateway serving Jackson, Tennessee since the mid-20th century.

Opened

1930

Location

Jackson, United States

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (IATA: MKL) is a public airport located in Jackson, Tennessee, serving as the primary commercial and general aviation facility for the western Tennessee region. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Jackson and handles a modest volume of passenger traffic alongside significant general aviation activity. The airport is named in honor of Senator Kenneth McKellar and Captain W.F. Sipes, reflecting its ties to local history. It sits at an elevation of approximately 434 feet above mean sea level and features two runways capable of accommodating regional jet and turboprop aircraft. Commercial service at McKellar-Sipes has historically been limited, with the airport at various times served by regional carriers offering connections to major hub airports. General aviation remains a core component of the airport's operations.

Terminals

The airport has a single small passenger terminal designed to accommodate regional commercial and general aviation operations.

Getting to & from

Ground access to Jackson city center is primarily by private vehicle or taxi, with no dedicated public transit service to the airport.

Airlines here

Commercial service has been limited and intermittent, with regional carriers such as Cape Air having provided scheduled service at various times.

Notable facts

›Named after U.S. Senator Kenneth McKellar and local aviator Captain W.F. Sipes.
›Located approximately 4 miles north of downtown Jackson, Tennessee.
›Elevation is approximately 434 feet above mean sea level.
›Features two asphalt runways supporting regional and general aviation traffic.
›Serves as an important general aviation hub for the western Tennessee region.

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MKL → BNAK5 · CNC

MKL → MEMK5 · CNC

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Jackson Regional Airport is a public use airport located four nautical miles (7 km) west of the central business district of Jackson, a city in Madison County, Tennessee, United States. It is owned by the city and county. The airport is mostly used for general aviation, and is served by one commercial airline, Denver Air Connection, subsidized by the Essential Air Service program. Denver Air Connection operates six days a week, offering round-trip services to Chicago, Illinois via O'Hare International Airport and Atlanta, Georgia via Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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