Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field Private
NJW · KNJW · Preston, MS · 539 ft elevation · var 2W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KNJW
- Coordinates
- 32.7985, -88.8343
- Elevation
- 539 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- NOTAM facility
- NMM
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1600
- Segmented circle
- No
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
Plan a flight from KNJW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13 · 136°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
7,976 ft × 150 ft · CON- Heading
- 136° mag · 134° true
- Heading
- 316° mag · 314° true
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,976 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 27.64 | MERIDIAN APP/DEP |
| MISC | 34.02 | NAVY MC CAIN TWR |
| TWR | 118.475 | BRAVO TWR |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJW · Joe Williams | TACAN | 133.45 | r012° / 0.2 NM |
| NMM · Meridian | TACAN | 111.90 | r311° / 19.7 NM |
| MEI · Meridian | VORTAC | 117.00 | r352° / 25.3 NM |
| EWA · Kewanee | VORTAC | 113.80 | r320° / 32.2 NM |
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- A++
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- INTENSIVE LOCAL JET TRAFFIC TO 5000' WITHIN THE TRANSITION AREA.
- NO TRANSIENT MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE AVAILABLE.
- USN ELECTRIC OR AIR TYPE JET ACFT STARTING UNITS AVAILABLE.
- RADAR SFA 266.8X, RADAR SFA 300.4X, RADAR SFA 310.8X, RADAR SFA 322.0X, RADAR SFA 325.2X, RADAR SFA 328.4X, RADAR SFA 346.0X, RADAR SFA 363.6X.
- FOR CD CTC MERIDIAN APCH 601-679-3691, WHEN MERIDIAN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
- FOR OTHER HOURS OF OPERATION CTC MERIDIAN NAS BASE OPERATIONS.
- HOOK E28(B) (1250')
- HOOK E28(B) (1250')
- USN FIL F0065-10 DATA PUBLISHED JUN 10 2010 IS PER NGA SURVEY 09-6010 DATED FEB 2009.
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About KNJW
Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field (NJW · KNJW) is an airport in Preston, MS, at 539 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,976 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KNJW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KNJW have a control tower?
Yes. Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KNJW?
Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field has 1 runway; the longest is 7,976 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KNJW?
Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field is in Preston, MS, at an elevation of 539 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7985, -88.8343.
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