Joplin Regional Airport
Joplin Regional Airport serves the Joplin, Missouri, tri-state area where Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma converge. Located 5 miles north of downtown Joplin, JLN offers a 6,501-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves the mining heritage region and the Route 66 corridor. Estimated charter rates to Joplin via JLN: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.
Transworld Jets Insider Tip
Joplin sits at the tri-state junction of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, making it a strategic regional hub. The city's Route 66 Mural Park celebrates the Mother Road's heritage. The Bonnie and Clyde Hideout is a unique historical attraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can heavy jets land at Joplin?
Yes. Joplin Regional Airport's 6,501-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.
Why fly private to the Joplin?
Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to the Joplin, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.
Where is Joplin located?
Joplin is in the southwest corner of Missouri, at the tri-state junction with Kansas and Oklahoma, approximately 160 miles from both Kansas City and Tulsa.
Aircraft Compatible with Joplin Regional Airport
Based on the longest runway (6,502 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,502 ft | 100 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,501 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
Nearby Alternative Airports
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BKG — Branson
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
CGI — Cape Girardeau
Columbia Regional Airport
COU — Columbia
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field
TBN — Fort Leonard Wood
Kansas City International Airport
MCI — Kansas City
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
MKC — Kansas City
Kirksville Regional Airport
IRK — Kirksville
Whiteman Air Force Base
SZL — Knob Noster
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- IATA Code
- JLN
- ICAO Code
- KJLN
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest Runway
- 6,502 ft
- Location
- Joplin, Missouri