Kimble County Airport (KJCT)
Medium airport · Junction, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Kimble County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KJCT |
| IATA | JCT |
| Elevation | 1,749 ft (533 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°30'41" W 99°45'49" 30.51130, -99.76350 |
| Location | Junction, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,255 ft (687 m) | 130 ft | GRS | No |
| 17/35 | 5,004 ft (1525 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kimble County Airport at a glance
Kimble County Airport is a medium airport in Junction, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as JCT. The field elevation of 1,749 ft (533 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KJCT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 5,004 ft (1525 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KJCT 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 Kimble County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sonora Municipal Airport | KSOA | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Curtis Field | KBBD | 85 km (46 NM) |
| San Angelo Regional Mathis Field | KSJT | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Laughlin Air Force Base | KDLF | 161 km (87 NM) |
| San Antonio International Airport | KSAT | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kimble County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,749 ft field elevation of Kimble County 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 Kimble County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kimble County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kimble County Airport is KJCT, and its IATA code is JCT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kimble County Airport above sea level?
Kimble County Airport sits at an elevation of 1,749 feet (533 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kimble County Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.5113, -99.7635 — in Junction, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sonora Municipal Airport, about 85 km away.
Does KJCT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KJCT 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 Kimble County Airport?
Kimble County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,004 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.