09J Jekyll Island Airport

Before you fly into 09J

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,011.3'

MSL · field 11.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 09J

09J does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSSI (ST SIMONS ISLAND) · 5.0 NM away. Conditions at 09J may differ.

METAR · KSSI

Observed 02:55Z

KSSI 120255Z AUTO 18008G13KT 10SM FEW060 28/23 A2999 RMK AO2

Wind: 180° @ 8G13 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 1,487 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

09J does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSSI (ST SIMONS ISLAND) · 5.0 NM away. Conditions at 09J may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KSSI 112320Z 1200/1224 16011KT P6SM FEW035 FEW070 FM120500 22007KT P6SM FEW025 FEW250 FM121700 17009KT P6SM BKN250

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 05:00Z

Wind: 160° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 3,500 ft, Few clouds 7,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 6 NM SE
VFR sectional: JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC: ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility: MCN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: NOEL JENSEN
Phone: 912-635-9330
Address: 100 JAMES ROAD, JEKYLL ISLAND GA 31527

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN: MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0900-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

169°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	169° / 349°	3,715 ft	ASPH	18 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	3,715'	3,715'	3,575'	3,575'	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
36	3,715'	3,715'	3,715'	3,575'	PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)	—	54', trees, 201' from thr, 230' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 09J JEKYLL ISLAND in JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

09J · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

09J · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.75

KJES·SutAir Flying Service·37.1 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.90

KBQK·Manning Aviation·11.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Jekyll Island Airport 123.050(912) 635-9330 WebsitePhillips 6610d ago	$6.35	—	—

Jekyll Island Airport
123.050(912) 635-9330
—
100LL
$6.35
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.75atKJESSutAir Flying Service37.1 nmsave $0.60
Jet A$7.90atKBQKManning Aviation11.3 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

TRANSITION VIOLATIONS - 55 FT TREES E OF RY & 40 FT TREES W OF RY.
ROTG BCN IS LCTD ON TOP OF A WATER TANK 1/2 - 1 MILE NE OF RY 18 IN A SWAMPY AREA.
DEER ON & INVOF OF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36 AND PAPI RY 18 & RY 36 - CTAF.

Other notes

MANAGERJEKYLL ISLAND AUTHORITY.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 09J

Answer card

ICAO: 09J
Name: JEKYLL ISLAND
Location: JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA
Elevation: 11.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,011.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,715 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Jekyll Island Airport sits on Jekyll Island in Georgia. Field elevation is 11.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,715 ft long with asphalt surface. It is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is in a low coastal setting. Expect deer on and near the airport. That matters on taxi, takeoff and landing. There are also 55-foot trees east of the runway and 40-foot trees west of the runway. Plan your arrivals and departures with that in mind.

Jekyll Island Airport has one on-field FBO. Jekyll Island Airport carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (912) 635-9330 for current service details before you go. The rotating beacon is on a water tank half to one mile northeast of runway 18 in a swampy area. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 18/36. The PAPI is activated on both ends through the CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592. The airport manager is the Jekyll Island Authority.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 09J Jekyll Island Airport?

09J has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,715 ft long and asphalt. That is the main runway to plan around for performance and wind checks.

Is Jekyll Island Airport towered?

No. 09J is a non-towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05, so use standard self-announce traffic calls.

Does 09J have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 09J. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.

What is the pattern altitude at Jekyll Island Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before operating there.

Which FBO is on the field at 09J?

Jekyll Island Airport is the listed on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (912) 635-9330 for current service details before arrival.

Are there lighting options for night operations at 09J?

Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 18/36. The PAPI is activated on both runway ends through the CTAF, which is 123.05.

What hazards should I watch for at Jekyll Island Airport?

Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport. The published remarks also call out 55-foot trees east of the runway and 40-foot trees west of the runway, so keep that in mind on departure and approach.

Who handles clearance delivery for 09J?

For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592. If you need current routing or IFR coordination details, verify with ATC or the current Chart Supplement.

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