KJCT

VFR

KIMBLE COUNTY

JUNCTION · TEXAS

Elev
1,753.6'
Longest RWY
5,004'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KJCT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,753.6'
MSL · field 1,753.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KJCT

Current METAR

Observed 20:51Z

KJCT 272051Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP052 T03390156 58015
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
34°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,603 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
SAN ANTONIO
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
JCT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DALLAS ANDRUS
Address
635 AIRPORT ROAD, 501 MAIN, JUNCTION TX 76849

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt
RWY 35
352°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 352° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,754 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°5,004 ftASPHStandard L
08/2684° / 264°2,255 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)200', hill, 4400' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)45', trees, 1730' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 34
2634', trees, 500' from thr, 130' 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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KJCT · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major

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

  • Frequent military training flights conduct low approaches to the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, activate the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway 08 and runway 26 thresholds are marked with white tires.Show FAA
  • 17Runway 17 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KJCT

Answer card
ICAO
KJCT
Name
KIMBLE COUNTY
Location
JUNCTION, TEXAS
Elevation
1,753.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,753.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,004 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Kimble County Airport sits in Junction, Texas. Field elevation is 1,753.6 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 17/35 at 5,004 ft. Runway 08/26 is turf and 2,255 ft. This is an untowered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern reference unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. The on-field FBO is Kimble County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (325) 446-2820 for current service details before you go.

A few published remarks matter here. Runway 17 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline. Runway 17/35 lighting is set to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF to increase the lights. Runway 08 and runway 26 thresholds are marked with white tires. Frequent military training flights also make low approaches to the airport. Keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622. If you are planning a night arrival or a first trip into the field, review the current Chart Supplement and brief the runway alignment carefully.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KJCT?
The longest runway is 17/35. It is 5,004 ft long and paved.
Does KJCT have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KJCT. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you fly.
Is KJCT towered?
No. KJCT is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KJCT?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL light-piston pattern reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel grades are available on the field at KJCT?
The on-field FBO is Kimble County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (325) 446-2820 to confirm current service before arrival.
What should I know about runway 17 at KJCT?
Published remarks say runway 17 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline. Plan your approach and landing with that limitation in mind.
How do the runway lights work at KJCT?
Runway 17/35 medium intensity lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF to increase the intensity.
Are there any special traffic concerns at KJCT?
Yes. Published remarks note frequent military training flights with low approaches to the airport. Keep a close lookout in the pattern and on final.

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