Flying in Jackson, MS
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Jackson — the nearest is Hawkins Field (KHKS), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 07m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 53m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Jackson
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Hawkins Field
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
Bruce Campbell Field
Vicksburg Municipal Airport
Vicksburg Tallulah Regional Airport
Kosciusko Attala County Airport
Philadelphia Municipal Airport
Hesler Noble Field
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
Natchez–Adams County Airport / Hardy-Anders Field
Greenwood–Leflore Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:56–19:04 | 14h 07m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:04–16:56 | 9h 53m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 23.9°C / 75°F | 12.5°C / 55°F | 18 km/h | 40% |
| Summer | 32.5°C / 91°F | 22.5°C / 73°F | 14 km/h | 52% |
| Autumn | 24.8°C / 77°F | 13.5°C / 56°F | 15 km/h | 27% |
| Winter | 15.9°C / 61°F | 5.4°C / 42°F | 19 km/h | 39% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Jackson, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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