Airport information
- FAA LID
- JAQ
- Coordinates
- 38.3768, -120.7940
- Elevation
- 1,690 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:08 AM | 12:08Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 12:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 03:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 04:02Z |
Plan a flight from JAQ
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
3,401 ft · ASP- Heading
- 22° true
- Heading
- 202° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,401 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.80 | r012° / 20.7 NM |
| HNW · Hangtown | VOR-DME | 115.50 | r169° / 21 NM |
| MCC · Mc Clellan | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r104° / 33.5 NM |
| SAC · Sacramento | VORTAC | 115.20 | r079° / 35.9 NM |
| ECA · Manteca | VORTAC | 116.00 | r012° / 37.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for JAQ. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for JAQ.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open JAQ in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About JAQ
Westover Field Amador County Airport (JAQ) is an airport in Jackson, CA, at 1,690 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,401 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for JAQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at JAQ?
Westover Field Amador County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,401 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is JAQ?
Westover Field Amador County Airport is in Jackson, CA, at an elevation of 1,690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3768, -120.7940.
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