KJAS

VFR

JASPER COUNTY/BELL FLD

JASPER · TEXAS

Elev
212.6'
Longest RWY
5,500'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KJAS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,212.6'
MSL · field 212.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +14 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KJAS

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KJAS 272235Z AUTO 20015KT 9SM FEW044 BKN070 30/23 A2986 RMK AO2
Wind
200° @ 15 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,138 ft
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
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
4 NM SW
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
JAS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS RUIZ
Address
193 CARNES B MANNING DR, JASPER TX 75951

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO
MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 15 kt
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,213 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored177° / 357°5,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)90', trees, 2550' from thr, 1265' R of cntrln, slope 26
36PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)80', trees, 1980' from thr, 550' R of cntrln, slope 24

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KJAS · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, activate on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor emergencies after hours, contact 409-382-2835.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KJAS

Answer card
ICAO
KJAS
Name
JASPER COUNTY/BELL FLD
Location
JASPER, TEXAS
Elevation
212.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,212.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Jasper County/Bell Fld is in Jasper, Texas. The field elevation is 212.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 5,500 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lighting on 18/36 is medium intensity. It comes up preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase it.

Bravo Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. If you need local help after hours, the published emergency number is in the Chart Supplement remarks. For clearance delivery issues, the published note points pilots to Houston ARTCC if Flight Service cannot be reached on the usual frequency.

This is an uncontrolled field, so keep your radio work tight and watch for local traffic. The airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KJAS and how long is it?
KJAS has one runway, 18/36. It is 5,500 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is Jasper County/Bell Fld towered?
No. KJAS is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KJAS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KJAS have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KJAS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KJAS?
Bravo Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KJAS?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8 at KJAS. That makes radio calls simple. Keep them concise because there is no tower.
How do I handle runway lights at KJAS at night?
Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lights that are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to activate higher intensity.
Who do I call if I need help after hours at KJAS?
The published remarks list an after-hours emergency contact number. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly if you may need that support.

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