Is KIJX VFR or IFR right now?

KIJX is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KIJX has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 340° at 6 kt, runway 31 gives a 5 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Jacksonville Municipal Airport have?

Jacksonville Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 624 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KIJX?

AWOS 108.60 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KIJX?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:00 UTC and sunset at 23:38 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:05 UTC.

Are there delays at KIJX right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KIJX.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Jacksonville Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Jacksonville, IL, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Jacksonville Municipal Airport. It's 76°F with 38% humidity. Winds from 340° at 6 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKIJXIATAIJXLOCALIJX

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation624ft190 m

Longest runway5,000ft1,524 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates39.77, -90.2439°46'28.6"N 90°14'17.9"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

10 min ago

76°F24.7°C · Dew 49°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

340° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity38%
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Pressure1022.1 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KIJX 042215Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3018 RMK AO2 T02470095

Decoded — plain language

Wind340° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature76°F / 24.7°C

Dew point49°F · 38% RH

Altimeter30.18 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Jacksonville Muni, IL, US·10 min ago

Runway winds

13/31

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

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

Updated 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Jacksonville Municipal Airport (KIJX) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Jacksonville Municipal Airport. It's 76°F with 38% humidity. Winds from 340° at 6 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KIJX VFR or IFR right now?: KIJX is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KIJX has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 340° at 6 kt, runway 31 gives a 5 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Jacksonville Municipal Airport have?: Jacksonville Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 624 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KIJX?: AWOS 108.60 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KIJX?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:00 UTC and sunset at 23:38 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:05 UTC.
Are there delays at KIJX right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KIJX.

Runways

2 total

13/31◐ lit

5,000 ft1,524 × 75 ft · Asphalt

04/22◐ lit

4,001 ft1,220 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS108.60AWOS 3

Clearance118.45CLNC DEL

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach118.45SPRINGFIELD APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.