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Smoke encountered by aircraft departing Jackson airport, Jackson MS

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Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), 100 International Dr, Jackson, MS 39208

A pilot departing Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport reported climbing through smoke after takeoff. The smoke was encountered at about 2,000 to 4,000 feet. Air traffic control acknowledged the report. The pilot said the smoke appeared to come from a nearby wildfire.

Audio|Source: Jackson International Airport (KJAN)
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Transcript:
6-0 is cleared to Jackson via direct Zicket left turn and up to 2,000. Departuretrak 377 with a fire up. Preach 377. Approach good. Just want to give a heads up. From climbing out of Jackson to about 4,000 we were climbing through smoke from I'm assuming a wildfire for career track 377. Track 377, Roger.

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Location mentioned:
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), 100 International Dr, Jackson, MS 39208

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