KJNX

VFR

JOHNSTON RGNL

SMITHFIELD · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
164'
Longest RWY
5,500'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KJNX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,199'
MSL · field 164' + 1,035 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KJNX

Current METAR

Observed 07:55Z

KJNX 290755Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 12/12 A2995 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-194 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 NW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
Pattern altitude
1,035 ft AGL · 1,199 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
JNX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID HARRIS
Address
3149 SWIFT CREEK RD, SMITHFIELD NC 27577-9803

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 03
014°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 014° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,199 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/2114° / 194°5,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR49', trees, 1167' from thr, 304' R of cntrln, slope 19
21PAPI 4-box left(4°)36', trees, 241' from thr, 435' R of cntrln, slope 1

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

ILS · 1

RWY 03
LD · CAT I
JNX
111.15
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 03
KJNX · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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 coyote are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • GCO is available on frequency 135.075 through Raleigh-Durham clearance delivery and flight services.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if Raleigh Approach is unavailable via GCO, contact Raleigh Approach at 919-380-3144.Show FAA
  • Helicopter flight training operations are in effect in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Avoid overflights of the housing area in the traffic pattern for noise abatement. Fly wider downwind and longer departure legs.Show FAA
  • Runway 21 has an unmarked power line over 65 feet high located 2000 feet from the threshold to the left and right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • Key code access is available to the pilot lounge at the pilot and crew ramp.Show FAA
  • Be alert when taxiing near the south ramp and corporate hangar.Show FAA
  • Ground power unit is available.Show FAA
  • There is a 50 foot above ground level tower 200 feet southwest of runway 03 centerline.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The MALSR is activated for runway 03. Runway 21 has runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 03 and 21. Taxiway lights are controlled by the CTAF. The PAPI on runways 03 and 21 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Runway 03/21 has a 150 foot stopway on both ends.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21There is 6 foot ground obstruction 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 301 feet left of the centerline and 54 foot trees 122 feet from the threshold offset 442 feet left of the centerline on runway 21.Show FAA
  • 03There are 29 foot trees located 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 425 feet left of the centerline on runway 03.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KJNX

Answer card
ICAO
KJNX
Name
JOHNSTON RGNL
Location
SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
164 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,199 ft MSL (1,035 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Johnston Regional Airport sits in Smithfield, North Carolina. Field elevation is 164 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 03/21, which is 5,500 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 1,035 ft AGL, which is 1,199 ft MSL.

Runway 03 has an ILS approach. The field uses CTAF 122.725. Raleigh Approach handles approach and departure on 125.3 and 353.675. Johnston Regional Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO at (919) 934-0992 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter here. Runway 03 has MALSR lighting. Runway 21 has runway end identifier lights. PAPI runs continuously on both ends. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. The airport also has a 150 ft stopway on both ends of runway 03/21. Noise abatement is a real factor here. Avoid overflights of the housing area in the pattern. Fly a wider downwind and longer departure legs. Helicopter training also happens in the area. Watch the south ramp and corporate hangar when taxiing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KJNX?
Pattern altitude is 1,035 ft AGL. That is 1,199 ft MSL at Johnston Regional.
Does KJNX have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 03.
Is Johnston Regional Airport towered?
No. KJNX is an untowered field. Use CTAF 122.725 and monitor traffic closely.
Which runway is the longest at KJNX?
Runway 03/21 is the only runway. It is 5,500 ft long with an asphalt surface.
What fuel is available on the field at KJNX?
Johnston Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (919) 934-0992 for current service details.
What are the KJNX tower or airport operating notes for noise abatement?
There is no tower. Published remarks ask pilots to avoid overflying the housing area in the pattern. Fly a wider downwind and longer departure legs.
What lighting should I expect at KJNX at night?
Runway 03 has MALSR lighting. Runway 21 has runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both ends. The PAPI operates continuously on runways 03 and 21.
Are there any taxi or runway hazards at KJNX?
Yes. Published remarks call out obstructions near both runway thresholds, including trees near runway 03 and runway 21. The airport also notes a power line near runway 21. Use caution near the south ramp and corporate hangar.

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