Jersey Airport (EGJJ)
Medium airport · St. Peter, (unassigned), Jersey
Airport data
| Name | Jersey Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGJJ |
| IATA | JER |
| Elevation | 277 ft (84 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°12'28" W 2°11'44" 49.20790, -2.19551 |
| Location | St. Peter, (unassigned), Jersey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,594 ft (1705 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jersey Airport at a glance
Jersey Airport is a medium airport in St. Peter, (unassigned), Jersey, known to airline systems as JER. The field elevation of 277 ft (84 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGJJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 5,594 ft (1705 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGJJ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Jersey Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Airport | EGJB | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Alderney Airport | EGJA | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Granville Airport | LFRF | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport | LFRD | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Cherbourg Manche airport | LFRC | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jersey Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 277 ft field elevation of Jersey Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 1 airports and airfields we list for Jersey — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Jersey Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jersey Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jersey Airport is EGJJ, and its IATA code is JER. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jersey Airport above sea level?
Jersey Airport sits at an elevation of 277 feet (84 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jersey Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.2079, -2.1955 — in St. Peter, (unassigned), Jersey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guernsey Airport, about 39 km away.
Does EGJJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGJJ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Jersey Airport?
Jersey Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,594 ft (1705 m) with a ASP surface.