1A7

VFR

JACKSON COUNTY

GAINESBORO · TENNESSEE

Elev
517.3'
Longest RWY
3,497'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1A7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,517.3'
MSL · field 517.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +14 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 1A7

1A7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSRB (UPPER CUMBERLAND RGNL) · 21.1 NM away. Conditions at 1A7 may differ.

METAR · KSRB

Observed 21:15Z

KSRB 272115Z AUTO 19014G23KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A2996 RMK AO2
Wind
190° @ 14G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,032 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
BNA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JIM YOUNG
Address
153 WARD LANE, GAINESBORO TN 38562

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA
NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 14 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,517 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°3,497 ftASPHStandard L

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1A7 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • High terrain in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1A7

Answer card
ICAO
1A7
Name
JACKSON COUNTY
Location
GAINESBORO, TENNESSEE
Elevation
517.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,517.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,497 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Jackson County Airport (1A7) sits near Gainesboro, Tennessee. Field elevation is 517.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,497 ft long with asphalt pavement. Magnetic headings are 182° and 2°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Published remarks say this field is VFR only. They also call out high terrain in all quadrants. Plan your arrival and departure with terrain clearance in mind. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,517.3 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current services before you go. If you are planning a first visit, treat this as a small non-towered strip with terrain nearby. Keep your arrival briefed. Stay alert for local traffic. Verify current airport data before takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Jackson County Airport (1A7)?
1A7 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,497 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Does 1A7 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 1A7. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
Is Jackson County Airport towered?
No. 1A7 is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
What is the field elevation at 1A7?
Field elevation is 517.3 ft MSL. That matters when you set pattern altitude and plan performance.
What is the pattern altitude at Jackson County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 1A7 VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. Plan for visual conditions and verify current weather before departure.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 1A7?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into 1A7?
The published remarks call out high terrain in all quadrants. Brief the arrival carefully. Keep terrain clearance in mind. Contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449 for clearance delivery if needed.

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