KJSY Joseph State Airport

Before you fly into KJSY

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,126.2'

MSL · field 4,126.2' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 15

H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KJSY

Current METAR

Observed 11:15Z

KJSY 121115Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3009 RMK AO2 T00550001

Wind: 200° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 6°C / 0°C
Altimeter: 30.09 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,826 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KJSY does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBKE (BAKER CITY MUNI) · 39.2 NM away. Conditions at KJSY may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KBKE 120532Z 1206/1306 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM121700 33008KT P6SM SKC FM122000 35017G25KT P6SM SKC FM130400 31010KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 17:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM W
VFR sectional: SEATTLE
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: MMV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STATE AIRPORTS MGR
Phone: 503-378-4880
Address: 3040 25TH ST SE, SALEM OR 97302-1125

Flight service · Hours

FSS MMV: MC MINNVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

200° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 15

154°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	154° / 334°	5,202 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	61', trees, 1470' from thr, 30' R of cntrln, slope 20
33	—	—	—	—	—	—	32', pline, 1100' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 KJSY JOSEPH STATE in JOSEPH, OREGON, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A

KJSY · IAP

RNAV (GPS)-A

KJSY · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.60

8S4·Stangel Flight Service·3.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.69

KLGD·La Grande/Union County Airport·32 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Joseph State Airport 122.800(503) 378-4880Independent5d ago	$6.81	—	—

Joseph State Airport
122.800(503) 378-4880
—
100LL
$6.81
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.60at8S4Stangel Flight Service3.9 nmsave $0.21
Jet A$6.69atKLGDLa Grande/Union County Airport32 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

DURING SOUTH TAKEOFFS, POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS DOWNDRAFTS SOUTH OF ARPT UNDER SOUTH WND CONDITIONS.
POSS DEER ON ARPT USE CTN.
PLINES NEAR RY 33 AER UNMARKED.
RUNWAY ENDS NOT VISIBLE FROM EACH OTHER.
SURFACE CONDITIONS NOT REPORTED.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 15; PAPI RWY 15; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KJSY

Answer card

ICAO: KJSY
Name: JOSEPH STATE
Location: JOSEPH, OREGON
Elevation: 4,126.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,126.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 5,202 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 13°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 200° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 15

Joseph State Airport sits in Joseph, Oregon. The field elevation is 4,126.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 5,202 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Joseph State Airport has one on-field FBO. Joseph State Airport carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (503) 378-4880 for current service details.

A few local items matter here. Runway 15 has REIL and PAPI lighting. Runways 15 and 33 have medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF. Runway ends are not visible from each other. Power lines near runway 33 are unmarked. Deer have been reported on the airport. During south takeoffs, hazardous downdrafts may occur south of the airport under south wind conditions. The field sits high enough that density altitude can matter, so plan performance carefully. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KJSY and which runway is longest?

KJSY has one runway, 15/33. It is 5,202 ft long, so that is also the longest runway on the field.

Is Joseph State Airport towered?

No. KJSY is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What is the pattern altitude at KJSY?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KJSY have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KJSY. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Which runway has lighting at Joseph State Airport?

Runways 15 and 33 have medium intensity runway lighting controlled by CTAF. Runway 15 also has REIL and PAPI lighting.

What fuel is available on the field at KJSY?

The on-field FBO is Joseph State Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (503) 378-4880 for current service details.

Are there any hazards to watch for on approach or departure at KJSY?

Yes. Power lines near runway 33 are unmarked. Runway ends are not visible from each other. Deer have also been reported on the airport.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at KJSY?

For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before departure.

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