Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (KJHW)
Medium airport · Jamestown, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KJHW |
| IATA | JHW |
| Elevation | 1,723 ft (525 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°9'15" W 79°15'14" 42.15425, -79.25401 |
| Location | Jamestown, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,300 ft (1615 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,499 ft (1371 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport at a glance
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is a medium airport in Jamestown, New York, United States, known to airline systems as JHW. The field elevation of 1,723 ft (525 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KJHW 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 — 07/25 — offers 5,300 ft (1615 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KJHW 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 Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Regional Airport | KBFD | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Erie International Tom Ridge Field | KERI | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | KBUF | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Venango Regional Airport | KFKL | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Niagara Falls International Airport | KIAG | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,723 ft field elevation of Chautauqua County-Jamestown 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 Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is KJHW, and its IATA code is JHW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport above sea level?
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport sits at an elevation of 1,723 feet (525 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.1542, -79.2540 — in Jamestown, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bradford Regional Airport, about 64 km away.
Does KJHW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KJHW 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 Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport?
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,300 ft (1615 m) with a ASP surface.