KJVL

VFR

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN RGNL

JANESVILLE · WISCONSIN

Elev
807.8'
Longest RWY
7,302'14/32
Tower
06:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:45Z
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Before you fly into KJVL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,807.8'
MSL · field 807.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +16 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KJVL

Current METAR

Observed 20:45Z

KJVL 272045Z 16017G28KT 10SM SCT025 BKN200 20/14 A2954
Wind
160° @ 17G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.54 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,073 ft
Ceiling
20,000 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
JVL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
AIMEE SCRIMA
Address
1716 W. AIRPORT RD, JANESVILLE WI 53546

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1530

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

tap a runway
160° · 17 kt
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,808 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32132° / 312°7,302 ftCONCStandard L
04/2240° / 220°6,701 ftASPHStandard L
18/36Favored177° / 357°5,004 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
147,302'7,302'7,302'7,302'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
327,302'7,302'7,302'7,302'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
046,701'6,701'6,701'6,701'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
226,701'6,701'6,701'6,701'PAPI 4-box left(3°)83', tree, 2792' from thr, 367' R of cntrln, slope 31
185,004'5,004'5,004'5,004'16', road, 385' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 11
365,004'5,004'5,004'5,004'

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 · 2

RWY 04
LS · CAT I
JVL
109.1
RWY 32
LD · CAT I
REE
111.35
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KJVL · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,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

  • Runway 32 and runway 36 ends are closely aligned; verify runway and heading before departure.Show FAA
  • Light sport aircraft with cruise speed of 60 miles per hour or less enter the traffic pattern at 500 feet above ground level.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runways 04 and 32. REIL is on runways 14 and 22. VASI is on runway 32. High intensity runway lighting is on runways 04/22 and 14/32. Medium intensity runway lighting is on runway 18/36 and controlled by CTAF. When the tower is closed, high intensity runway lighting on runway 04/22 is preset to low intensity; increase intensity via CTAF. PAPI is operational continuously on runways 04, 14, and 22.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Aprons and ramps are restricted to 155 thousand pounds gross weight.Show FAA
  • 14/32The pavement classification rating value for runway 14/32 is 440 rigid single tandem.Show FAA
  • 18/36The pavement classification rating value for runway 18/36 is 130 flexible single continuous.Show FAA
  • 04/22The pavement classification rating value for runway 04/22 is 170 rigid dual tandem.Show FAA
  • 14/32Runway 14/32 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 30 passenger seats. Ninety day prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats; contact airport manager.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 30 passenger seats. Ninety day prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats; contact airport manager.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations more than 30 passenger seats. Ninety day prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats; contact airport manager.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Conditions unmonitored Monday through Friday 1530 to 0700, weekends and federal holidays.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KJVL

Answer card
ICAO
KJVL
Name
SOUTHERN WISCONSIN RGNL
Location
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
Elevation
807.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,807.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2100
Total runways
3
Longest runway
14/32 · 7,302 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
12
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Southern Wisconsin Rgnl is in Janesville, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 807.8 ft MSL. The airport has 3 runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 7,302 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2100. Two ILS approaches are published. They are on runway ends 04 and 32.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Revv Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport remarks also note that runway 32 and runway 36 ends are closely aligned. Verify the runway and heading before departure.

This is a busy controlled field with three paved runways and multiple lighting systems. Runway 04/22 and 14/32 have high intensity lighting. Runway 18/36 uses medium intensity lighting controlled by CTAF. When the tower is closed, runway 04/22 high intensity lighting is preset to low intensity. Increase it on CTAF if needed. Runway 04 and 32 also have MALSR. Runway 14, 22 and 32 have published visual glide path aids. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in. The airport also notes that conditions are unmonitored from Monday through Friday 1530 to 0700. Conditions are also unmonitored on weekends and federal holidays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KJVL?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What ILS approaches are available at Southern Wisconsin Rgnl?
Two ILS approaches are published. They are on runway ends 04 and 32.
What are the tower hours at KJVL?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2100 daily. Outside those hours, check the current Chart Supplement and use the published CTAF procedures.
Which runway is the longest at KJVL?
Runway 14/32 is the longest. It is 7,302 ft long and paved with concrete.
Which FBO is on the field at Southern Wisconsin Rgnl?
Revv Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (608) 758-1037 for current services.
Does KJVL have any runway lighting details I should know about?
Yes. Runway 04/22 and 14/32 have high intensity lighting. Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lighting controlled by CTAF. Runway 04 and 32 also have MALSR.
Are there any operational restrictions for larger aircraft at KJVL?
Yes. Runways 04/22, 14/32 and 18/36 are not available for certain Part 121 and Part 380 passenger operations above the published seat limits. Larger unscheduled passenger operations over 30 seats need 90 days prior permission from the airport manager.
Is there anything special to watch for on departure at KJVL?
Yes. The airport remarks say runway 32 and runway 36 ends are closely aligned. Verify the runway and heading before takeoff.

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