Julian Carroll Airport (KJKL)
Medium airport · Jackson, Kentucky, United States
Airport data
| Name | Julian Carroll Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KJKL |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°35'38" W 83°19'2" 37.59390, -83.31730 |
| Location | Jackson, Kentucky, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,400 ft (1341 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Julian Carroll Airport at a glance
Julian Carroll Airport is a medium airport in Jackson, Kentucky, United States. The field elevation of 1,381 ft (421 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KJKL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,400 ft (1341 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 KJKL 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 Julian Carroll Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field | KLOZ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Central Kentucky Regional Airport | KRGA | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field | KHTS | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Blue Grass Airport | KLEX | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Airport | KSME | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Julian Carroll Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,381 ft field elevation of Julian Carroll 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 Julian Carroll Airport
What is the ICAO code of Julian Carroll Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Julian Carroll Airport is KJKL, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Julian Carroll Airport above sea level?
Julian Carroll Airport sits at an elevation of 1,381 feet (421 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Julian Carroll Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.5939, -83.3173 — in Jackson, Kentucky, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field, about 89 km away.
Does KJKL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KJKL 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 Julian Carroll Airport?
Julian Carroll Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,400 ft (1341 m) with a ASP surface.