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Jackson Hole Airport

JAC · KJAC · Jackson, WY · 6,451 ft elevation · var 13E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KJAC / JAC
Coordinates
43.6073, -110.7380
Elevation
6,451 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
SALT LAKE CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
CASPER
NOTAM facility
JAC
Attendance
ALL 0700-2130
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1941/10
Distance from city
7 N

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:06 AM11:06Z
Sunrise05:42 AM11:42Z
Sunset09:08 PM03:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:44 PM03:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:44 PM → 05:06 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:08 PM → 04:42 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALS RWY 01 & 19; HIRL RWY 01/19; RCLS RWY 01/19; TWY LGTS; WDI - CTAF. on 118.075Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALS · 19: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALS.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

01TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 01 · 007°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
7,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.075

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 7,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 01/19

6,300 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 187k, Dual tandem 287k.

01
Heading
007° mag · 20° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALS
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 10 ft, 249 ft from threshold, 505 ft L of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
19
Heading
187° mag · 200° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
MALS
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (JAC) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ATIS120.625
AWOS135.175AWOS 3
CNTR133.25SALT LAKE CNTR
CTAF118.075
GND124.55
RDO122.05CASPER RDO
TWR118.075
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
JAC · JacksonVOR-DME115.40r185° / 0.9 NM
DNW · DunoirVOR-DME117.20r218° / 22 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT BOARD
P. O. BOX 159, JACKSON, WY
307-733-7682
Manager
JIM ELWOOD
P. O. BOX 159, JACKSON, WY
(307) 733-7695

Remarks FAA

  • 35'-53' TREES 700'-800' WEST OF THR RY 01.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT FOR ACFT DEPARTURES ON RWY 19.
  • SAGE GROUSE ON & INVOF ARPT APR THRU OCT.
  • POSSIBLE SEVERE WINTER CONDITIONS FROM NOV-APR; NO ARPT INFO OR SNOW REMOVAL GUARANTEED DURING HOURS OF NON ATTENDANCE. 307-733-7682
  • HANG GLIDING OPNS 9 MILES S OF ARPT NEAR SKI ARE & 9 MILES SSW OF ARPT ALONG THE RIDGE.
  • BALLOON OPERATIONS IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT, W AND SW, MAY-OCT.
  • FOR PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY FLIGHTS, CONTACT AMGR @ 307-733-7682.
  • ACFT THAT FAIL TO TOUCH DOWN WITHIN THE FIRST THIRD OF RY 01/19 SOMETIMES FAIL TO STOP ON THE RY AND ARE AT RISK FOR A RY EXCURSION.
  • PAVED 950X200 FT SAFETY AREA AT THE DEP END OF RWY 19; NOT USBL FOR PER CALCULATIONS; PLOWED & BROOMED DURG WINTER.
  • DEICING PAD LOCATED AT NORTH END OF TWY A.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -21C.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC JAC TWR GND AT 124.55 DURG NML OPRG HRS. OUTSIDE OF NML OPRG HRS, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • ACFT PUSHING BACK FM TRML CAUSE CGSTN, MAKING A2 UNAVBL. COORD RWY EXITS WITH TWR.
  • ALL MOVEMENT AREA SFCS AVBL FOR AIR CARRIER OPS.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALS RWY 01 & 19; HIRL RWY 01/19; RCLS RWY 01/19; TWY LGTS; WDI - CTAF.
  • LEASED FROM U S PARK SERVICE.
  • PCR VALUE: 508/F/C/X/T

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 KJAC 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 KJAC

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC · KJAC) is an airport in Jackson, WY, at 6,451 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,300 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KJAC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KJAC have a control tower?

Yes. Jackson Hole Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KJAC?

Jackson Hole Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KJAC?

Jackson Hole Airport is in Jackson, WY, at an elevation of 6,451 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.6073, -110.7380.

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