Is KJKA VFR or IFR right now?

KJKA is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KJKA has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 020° at 4 kt, runway 09 gives a 1 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Jack Edwards National Airport have?

Jack Edwards National Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,962 ft (2,122 m). Field elevation is 17 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KJKA?

AWOS 134.525 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KJKA?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:46 UTC and sunset at 23:32 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:56 UTC.

Are there delays at KJKA right now?

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

IFR · Instrument Flight Rules

Jack Edwards National Airport

General Aviation Airport · Gulf Shores, AL, United States

Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Jack Edwards National Airport. It's 75°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 020° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 700 ft.

ICAOKJKAIATAGUFLOCALJKA

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

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

Elevation17ft5 m

Longest runway6,962ft2,122 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates30.29, -87.6730°17'25.8"N 87°40'18.5"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

27 min ago

75°F24°C · Dew 75°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

020° @ 4 kt

Visibility2 sm
Ceiling700 ft AGL
Humidity100%
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Pressure1014.3 hPa
GustsNone

Scattered 400′Broken 700′Overcast 2,600′

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KJKA 042156Z 02004KT 2SM RA BR SCT004 BKN007 OVC026 24/24 A2995

Decoded — plain language

Wind020° @ 4 kt

Visibility2 sm

Temperature75°F / 24°C

Dew point75°F · 100% RH

Altimeter29.95 inHg

Ceiling700 ft AGL

Flight categoryIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

SkyScattered 400′, Broken 700′, Overcast 2,600′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Gulf Shores/Edwards Arpt, AL, US·27 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 06:00Z
MVFRWind090° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 700′, Few 1,100′, Broken 3,000′WeatherLight rain
Now
TemporarySun 18:00Zuntil Sun 22:00Z
IFRVis1 smSkyScattered 800′WeatherHeavy rain
FromMon 06:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
IFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 500′
30% chanceMon 06:00Zuntil Mon 12:00Z
LIFRWindVariable @ 10 G20 ktVis3 smSkyBroken 300′WeatherThunderstorm with rain, mist

RAW

TAF KJKA 041720Z 0418/0518 09005KT P6SM -RA FEW007 FEW011 BKN030
  TEMPO 0418/0422 1SM +RA SCT008
  FM050600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN005
  PROB30 0506/0512 VRB10G20KT 3SM TSRA BR BKN003CB

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

09/27

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind4 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

Updated 22:23 UTC

What is the weather at Jack Edwards National Airport (KJKA) right now?: Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Jack Edwards National Airport. It's 75°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 020° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 700 ft. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is KJKA VFR or IFR right now?: KJKA is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KJKA has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 020° at 4 kt, runway 09 gives a 1 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Jack Edwards National Airport have?: Jack Edwards National Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,962 ft (2,122 m). Field elevation is 17 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KJKA?: AWOS 134.525 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KJKA?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:46 UTC and sunset at 23:32 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:56 UTC.
Are there delays at KJKA right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KJKA.

Runways

2 total

09/27◐ lit

6,962 ft2,122 × 100 ft · Asphalt

17/35◐ lit

3,596 ft1,096 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS134.525AWOS 3

Clearance124.55CLNC DEL

UNICOM122.70CTAF/UNICOM

Approach120.05PENSACOLA 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.