Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC)
Medium airport · Jackson, Wyoming, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jackson Hole Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KJAC |
| IATA | JAC |
| Elevation | 6,451 ft (1966 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°36'26" W 110°44'17" 43.60730, -110.73800 |
| Location | Jackson, Wyoming, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,300 ft (1920 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jackson Hole Airport at a glance
Jackson Hole Airport is a medium airport in Jackson, Wyoming, United States, known to airline systems as JAC. The field elevation of 6,451 ft (1966 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KJAC 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, 01/19, offers 6,300 ft (1920 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KJAC 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 Jackson Hole Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls Regional Airport | KIDA | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Ralph Wenz Field | KPNA | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Yellowstone Airport | KWYS | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Miley Memorial Field | KBPI | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Pocatello Regional Airport | KPIH | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jackson Hole Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,451 ft field elevation of Jackson Hole 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 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — 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 Jackson Hole Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jackson Hole Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jackson Hole Airport is KJAC, and its IATA code is JAC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jackson Hole Airport above sea level?
Jackson Hole Airport sits at an elevation of 6,451 feet (1966 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jackson Hole Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.6073, -110.7380 — in Jackson, Wyoming, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Idaho Falls Regional Airport, about 108 km away.
Does KJAC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KJAC 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 Jackson Hole Airport?
Jackson Hole Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,300 ft (1920 m) with a ASP surface.