KJST

VFR

JOHN MURTHA JOHNSTOWN/CAMBRIA COUNTY

JOHNSTOWN · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
2,284.2'
Longest RWY
7,004'15/33
Tower
07:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:54Z
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Before you fly into KJST
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
3,284.2'
MSL · field 2,284.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KJST

Current METAR

Observed 23:54Z

KJST 272354Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01390039 10178 20139 58002
Wind
130° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,440 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
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
JST (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CORY CREE
Address
479 ARPT ROAD, JOHNSTOWN PA 15904

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2300

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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130° · 6 kt
RWY 15
134°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 134° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,284 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored134° / 314°7,004 ftCONCStandard L
05/2329° / 209°4,387 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
157,004'7,004'6,698'6,698'VASI 4-box left(3°)36', trees, 480' from thr, 394' R of cntrln, slope 7
337,004'7,004'6,484'6,484'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR17', trees, 928' from thr, 436' R of cntrln, slope 42
054,387'4,387'4,387'4,387'PAPI 4-box left(3°)26', trees, 261' from thr, 402' R of cntrln, slope 2
234,387'4,387'4,387'4,387'VASI 4-box left(3°)46', bldg, 746' from thr, 576' R of cntrln, slope 11

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 33
LS · CAT I
JST
110.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 33
KJST · 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+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Arranging restricted prior permission request requires 24 hours' notice. Call during normal duty hours 1300-2130Z except weekends and holidays. Contact operations at 814-532-7720. All traffic to the Arranging military ramp must contact Keystone operations on frequencies 138.55, 241.35, 46.75, and ramp deconfliction on 46.75.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B between runway 05/23 and taxiway B2 is restricted to aircraft with wingspan 78 feet or less.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 33; the precision approach path indicator for runway 33; high intensity runway lights for runways 15/33; medium intensity runway lights for runway 5/23; and all taxiway lights on the CTAF. The precision approach path indicator for runway 05 is unavailable when the air traffic control tower is closed.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The gross weight single-wheel load for runway 05/23 is 2S-110.Show FAA
  • 15/33The pavement classification number value for runway 15/33 is 630/R/B/W/T.Show FAA
  • 05/23The pavement classification number value for runway 05/23 is 240/F/D/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • A 48-hour prior permission request is required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats; call the airport manager at 814-536-0002.Show FAA
  • The UNICOM frequency 122.950 is available for ground services only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KJST

Answer card
ICAO
KJST
Name
JOHN MURTHA JOHNSTOWN/CAMBRIA COUNTY
Location
JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
2,284.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,284.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 7,004 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 2,284.2 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 7,004 ft. The tower is open 0700-2300. An ILS is available for runway 33.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Nulton Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current service details.

A few published remarks matter here. Clearance delivery is handled through Johnstown Approach when it is open. When the tower is closed, runway 33 lighting and taxiway lights can be activated on CTAF. The PAPI for runway 05 is not available when the tower is closed. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Taxiway B between runway 05/23 and taxiway B2 is limited to aircraft with wingspan 78 ft or less. Pilots should also note the airport sits at a fairly high field elevation. Performance planning matters, especially on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KJST?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What is the longest runway at KJST?
Runway 15/33 is the longest runway. It is 7,004 ft long and has a concrete surface.
Does KJST have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach for runway 33.
What are the tower hours at KJST?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2300. Outside those hours, published lighting notes apply for night or after-hours operations.
Which FBO is on the field at KJST?
Nulton Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them directly at (814) 361-3500 for current service details.
How do I get clearance delivery at KJST?
For clearance delivery, contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.
What should I know about night operations at KJST?
When the tower is closed, runway 33 lighting, runway 15/33 HIRL, runway 05/23 MIRL and taxiway lights can be activated on CTAF. The PAPI for runway 05 is unavailable when the tower is closed.
Are there any airport restrictions at KJST that affect larger aircraft?
Yes. Taxiway B between runway 05/23 and taxiway B2 is restricted to aircraft with wingspan 78 ft or less. Unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats require 48 hours prior permission.

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