KJVL Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL) is a towered general-aviation airport in Janesville, Wisconsin, at 808 ft elevation, with 3 runways: 14/32 (7,302 ft), 04/22 (6,701 ft), 18/36 (5,004 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KJVL · FAA JVL · IATA JVL |
|---|---|
| Location | Janesville, WI · 42.6203, -89.0416 |
| Elevation | 808 ft MSL (246 m) |
| Tower | 118.8 MHz (JANESVILLE TWR) |
| ATIS | 128.25 MHz |
| FAA charts | 10 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KJVL METAR and TAF
METAR KJVL 010455Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT110 09/08 A3032 RMK AO2| Wind | From 100° at 4 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Scattered 11,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 9°C (48°F) / 8°C (46°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.32 inHg (1027 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (100° true at 4 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 14: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 32: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 04: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the right
- RWY 22: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 3 kt from the left
- RWY 18: headwind 1 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the left
- RWY 36: tailwind 1 kt, crosswind 4 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:56Z · valid 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KJVL 010256Z 0103/0124 15005KT P6SM OVC070 PROB30 0104/0110 6SM -SHRA OVC040- Initially · 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z: wind 150° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 7,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 04Z – 1st 10Z: visibility 6 statute miles · light rain showers · overcast 4,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 / 32 | 7,302 × 150 ft | concrete | Yes |
| 04 / 22 | 6,701 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 18 / 36 | 5,004 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | ROCKFORD APP/DEP | 121.0 |
| ATIS | 128.25 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.65 |
| CTAF | 118.8 | |
| Ground | JANESVILLE GND | 121.65 |
| Radio (FSS) | GREEN BAY RDO | 114.3 |
| Tower | JANESVILLE TWR | 118.8 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KJVL before you fly.
FAA charts for KJVL — d-TPP 2611
10 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 6
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
- TAKEOFF MINIMUMS
- ALTERNATE MINIMUMS
- HOT SPOTRevised this cycle
KJVL on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.