KJAQ

VFR

WESTOVER FLD AMADOR COUNTY

JACKSON · CALIFORNIA

Elev
1,693'
Longest RWY
3,401'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KJAQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,693'
MSL · field 1,693' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KJAQ

Current METAR

Observed 18:15Z

KJAQ 271815Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM SCT020 SCT025 13/06 A3002 RMK AO1 T01260063
Wind
260° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,735 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RIU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVE SHEPPARD
Address
12200 AIRPORT RD, JACKSON CA 95642

Flight service · Hours

FSS RIU
RANCHO MURIETA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 5 kt
RWY 19
186°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 186° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,693 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored6° / 186°3,401 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 2-box left(3°)
19PAPI 2-box left(4°)75', tree, 1600' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 18

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

GPS RWY 01
KJAQ · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.Show FAA
  • Runway 19 is the preferred runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 01 and 19. The PAPI is available on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 01/19. Taxiway lights operate from sunset to sunrise only. Use the CTAF for communication.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19The PAPI for runway 19 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of course.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KJAQ

Answer card
ICAO
KJAQ
Name
WESTOVER FLD AMADOR COUNTY
Location
JACKSON, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
1,693 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,693 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,401 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Westover Fld Amador County Airport is in Jackson, California. The field elevation is 1,693 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 3,401 ft long and asphalt. The airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.075 for local traffic calls. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not given, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,693 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway 19 is the preferred runway. The Chart Supplement also notes that the PAPI on runway 19 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of course. Runway end identifier lights are active on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 01/19. Taxiway lights operate from sunset to sunrise only.

Amador County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (209) 223-2376 before arrival if you need current service details. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874. This is a mountain foothill airport with a relatively short single runway. Plan performance carefully. Check density altitude, runway length and wind before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KJAQ and is it enough for a piston single?
KJAQ has one runway, 01/19, at 3,401 ft. That is workable for many piston singles. Performance planning matters here because the field sits at 1,693 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at Westover Fld Amador County Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 2,693 ft MSL.
Is KJAQ towered?
No. KJAQ is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.075 for traffic calls. Coordinate as needed with UNICOM on the same frequency.
Does KJAQ have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KJAQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is preferred at KJAQ?
Runway 19 is the preferred runway. The published remarks also say the PAPI on runway 19 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of course.
What fuel is available on the field at KJAQ?
Amador County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (209) 223-2376 for current service details before arrival.
How do I get clearance delivery at KJAQ?
For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874. The published frequencies also include APCH/P 125.1, DEP/P 127.4, DEP/P 317.5 and APCH/P 363.2.
What lighting should I expect at KJAQ for a night arrival?
Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 01 and 19. The PAPI is available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 01/19. Taxiway lights operate from sunset to sunrise only.

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