McKellar‑Sipes Regional Airport (Jackson, TN) is a small regional airport serving Jackson and West Tennessee. It primarily handles general aviation and occasional scheduled regional flights; there are no major airline hubs based here.
Getting to and From McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport #
The airport is a short drive from downtown Jackson-typically a 10-20 minute trip by car depending on traffic. Main options are taxis, rental cars and private car drop‑off/pickup; there is no rail service.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport #
Small terminal with basic passenger services. Expect restrooms, vending machines or a small coffee/snack counter, public parking and at least one car rental desk or nearby rental agency. There are no major airline lounges; Wi‑Fi and charging points are limited - bring a charger for longer waits. Pilot/G.A. services (FBO) are available for general aviation.
Tips for McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport #
- Ground transport is limited - arrange a rental car or call a local taxi ahead of arrival; ride‑hail availability can be intermittent outside peak hours.
- Food and shops are minimal inside the terminal; bring snacks for short connections.
- Expect a small terminal with walkable curbside pickup/drop‑off - parking is usually immediate and inexpensive.
Weather & Climate near McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport #
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1360 mm/year), wettest in May.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 8° | -1° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 2° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Good | 4° - 16° | 10° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 22° | 15° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 140 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.9h |
| June | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 24° | 110 mm | some cloud | 77% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.4h |
| July | Very Good | 21° - 32° | 26° | 113 mm | some cloud | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Excellent | 20° - 32° | 26° | 80 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 101 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 9° - 23° | 16° | 83 mm | some cloud | 71% | 2.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 4° - 16° | 8° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 10° | 2° | 136 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |