McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport is located in the geographical center of West Tennessee. The airport was established by the U.S. Government in 1941 as a military aviation training center and was given to the City of Jackson and Madison County after WWII for civilian use. Over the years additional land has been purchased, now totaling more than 800 acres. All airport property is owned jointly by the City of Jackson and Madison County. In 1958, the City and County formed a 5-member Airport Authority to oversee and develop the airport. Each board member is appointed for a 5-year term alternately by the City and County governments. Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 5:00 P.M.
