I18

VFR

JACKSON COUNTY

RAVENSWOOD · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
758.2'
Longest RWY
4,000'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of I18 JACKSON COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 04/22
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into I18
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,758.2'
MSL · field 758.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF I18

I18 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUNI (OHIO UNIVERSITY) · 25.5 NM away. Conditions at I18 may differ.

METAR · KUNI

Observed 02:35Z

KUNI 120235Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 26/24 A2986 RMK AO2 T02560236
Wind
210° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,335 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
6 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SAM DENNIS
Address
912 AIRPORT RD, MILLWOOD WV 25262

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 4 kt
RWY 22
203°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 203° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,758 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored23° / 203°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(3°)35', trees, 201' from thr, 204' R of cntrln, slope 0
22PAPI 2-box left(4°)30', trees, 201' from thr, 246' 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 I18 JACKSON COUNTY in RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA, showing runways 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
I18 · IAP
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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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • DEER AND BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • 1229 MSL STACK 1/2 MILE NW OF ARPT.
  • RWY SAFETY AREA SFC UNEVEN.
  • RWY 04, 50 FT DROP-OFF 200 FT FM THR.
  • 15 FT TREES PARALLEL TO RWY 04, 75 FT L OF CNTRLN.
  • FOR CD CTC HUNTINGTON ATCT AT 304-453-2490.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22, PAPI RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 & WINDSOCK LGT - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 2230 FT TREES, 150-199 DSTC, 247 FT L.
  • 04CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
  • 22CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

Other notes

  • 1EXC THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.
  • MANAGER304-761-6212 MGR CELL.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · I18

Answer card
ICAO
I18
Name
JACKSON COUNTY
Location
RAVENSWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
758.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,758.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Jackson County Airport is in Ravenswood, West Virginia. The field elevation is 758.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, at 4,000 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. The published traffic pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport uses CTAF 122.8 and UNICOM 122.8. Approach and departure service is handled by Huntington on 128.4 and 270.1. Jackson County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (304) 273-8114 before arrival if you need current ramp or fuel handling details.

There are a few items a first-time pilot should brief. Runway 04 has a 50 foot drop-off 200 feet from the threshold. Trees sit near runway 04 on the left side. Runway 22 has obstacle notes too. These include trees near the approach path and a controlling obstacle that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. The runway safety area surface is uneven. The airport is attended daily except on Thanksgiving and Christmas. For clearance delivery, contact Huntington ATCT at 304-453-2490.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Jackson County Airport (I18)?
I18 has one runway, 04/22. It is 4,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does Jackson County Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for I18. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Jackson County Airport towered?
No. I18 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and UNICOM 122.8 for airport coordination.
What is the pattern altitude at I18?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at Jackson County Airport?
Jackson County Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (304) 273-8114 for current service details.
What runway hazards should I know about at I18?
Runway 04 has a 50 ft drop-off 200 ft from the threshold. The remarks also note trees near runway 04, obstacle issues on runway 22, deer and birds on or near the airport. The runway safety area surface is uneven.
What are the ATC frequencies for Jackson County Airport?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Approach and departure service is on 128.4 and 270.1 with Huntington.
Is there any special clearance contact for Jackson County Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact Huntington Air Traffic Control Tower at 304-453-2490 for clearance delivery.

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