VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Jackson County Airport
General Aviation Airport · Sylva, NC, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Jackson County Airport. It's 68°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 290° at 3 kt. Skies are clear.
ICAOK24AIATA—LOCAL24A
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation2,857ft871 m
Longest runway3,210ft978 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates35.32, -83.2135°19'02.6"N 83°12'35.6"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
68°F19.9°C · Dew 66°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
290° @ 3 kt
- Visibility10+ sm
- CeilingSky clear
- Humidity94%
- Altimeter30.16 inHg
- Pressure1021.4 hPa
- GustsNone
Runway winds
33★ Best
Headwind1 kt
Crosswind3 kt from R
15
Tailwind3 kt
Crosswind2 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Quick answers
- What is the weather at Jackson County Airport (K24A) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Jackson County Airport. It's 68°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 290° at 3 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
- Is K24A VFR or IFR right now?
- K24A is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at K24A has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 290° at 3 kt, runway 33 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Jackson County Airport have?
- Jackson County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,210 ft (978 m). Field elevation is 2,857 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at K24A?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:30 UTC and sunset at 23:12 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:38 UTC.
- Are there delays at K24A right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at K24A.
Runways
15/33◐ lit
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point