McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport — Jackson, United States

MKL designates McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, serving Jackson, Tennessee, a mid-sized city in the western part of the state between Memphis and Nashville. The airport offers general aviation services, corporate flight support, and has at times hosted subsidized commercial service through the federal Essential Air Service program, though scheduled airline routes have fluctuated over the years due to demand challenges typical of smaller regional markets. MKL supports Jackson's local business community, medical transport flights, and flight training activity. Its role reflects the broader pattern of mid-sized American regional airports balancing limited commercial viability against genuine community transportation needs.