KJZP Pickens County Airport

Before you fly into KJZP

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,535.1'

MSL · field 1,535.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF KJZP

KJZP does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCNI (CHEROKEE COUNTY RGNL) · 8.7 NM away. Conditions at KJZP may differ.

METAR · KCNI

Observed 17:10Z

KCNI 271710Z AUTO 13010G15KT 100V170 10SM CLR 19/12 A3018 RMK AO2 T01900117

Wind: 130° @ 10G15 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 19°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 30.18 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,061 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KJZP does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KRYY (COBB COUNTY INTL/MCCOLLUM FLD) · 27.3 NM away. Conditions at KJZP may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KRYY 271735Z 2718/2818 12008G16KT P6SM SCT040 FM272200 14009KT P6SM FEW250 FM280900 14006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN040 PROB30 2811/2814 5SM -TSRA BR SCT006 BKN025CB FM281400 15008KT 3SM -SHRA BR SCT003 BKN015

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 22:00Z

Wind: 120° at 8 kt gusting 16 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 4,000 ft
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: 2 NM SW
VFR sectional: ATLANTA
ARTCC: ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility: MCN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STACY MCCLURE
Phone: 706-253-8967
Address: 193 AIRPORT ROAD, JASPER GA 30143

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN: MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0900-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

130° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 16

155°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	155° / 335°	5,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box right(3°)	—	37', trees, 980' from thr, 365' R of cntrln, slope 21
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	23', trees, 527' from thr, 139' R of cntrln, slope 14

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

KJZP · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

KJZP · 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: 100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AVNCS,INSTR

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.79

1A3·Whitewater Aviation Corporation·34.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.92

KCNI·S & S Aviation·8.7 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Pickens County Airport 122.025(706) 253-8830 WebsitePhillips 6611d ago	$6.45	—

Pickens County Airport
122.025(706) 253-8830
100LL
$6.45
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.79at1A3Whitewater Aviation Corporation34.2 nmsave $1.66
Jet A$6.92atKCNIS & S Aviation8.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
Deer and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

PAPI is available on runways 16 and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 16 and 34 and operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

16The PAPI on runway 16 is unusable beyond 4 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KJZP

Answer card

ICAO: KJZP
Name: PICKENS COUNTY
Location: JASPER, GEORGIA
Elevation: 1,535.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,535.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 130° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

Pickens County Airport sits in Jasper, Georgia. The field elevation is 1,535.1 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 5,000 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has PAPI on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lights operate continuously. The PAPI on runway 16 is unusable beyond 4 degrees left of the centerline, so stay centered on final.

Pickens County Airport has one on-field FBO. Pickens County Airport carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (706) 253-8830 for current service details before you go. Deer and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport, so plan your taxi and landing roll with that in mind. For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. With no tower and no published ILS, this is a straightforward non-towered field, but it still deserves a careful look at the current Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does Pickens County Airport use and how long is it?

KJZP has one runway, 16/34. It is 5,000 ft long and has an asphalt surface.

Does Pickens County Airport have a control tower?

No. KJZP is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.725 for self-announce operations.

What is the field elevation at KJZP?

The field elevation is 1,535.1 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.

What is the pattern altitude at Pickens County Airport?

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.

Are there any ILS approaches at KJZP?

No ILS approaches are published for KJZP. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.

Which FBO is on the field at Pickens County Airport?

Pickens County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (706) 253-8830 before arrival for current service details.

What lighting is available at KJZP at night?

Runway 16 and 34 both have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are available on both ends and operate continuously.

Is there anything a first-time pilot should watch for at Pickens County Airport?

Yes. Deer and wildlife are reported on and near the airport. The field also sits at 1,535.1 ft MSL, so performance planning matters on hot days.

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