Jamestown Regional Airport (KJMS)
Medium airport · Jamestown, North Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jamestown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KJMS |
| IATA | JMS |
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (457 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°55'47" W 98°40'42" 46.92970, -98.67820 |
| Location | Jamestown, North Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,750 ft (1753 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 6,502 ft (1982 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jamestown Regional Airport at a glance
Jamestown Regional Airport is a medium airport in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as JMS. The field elevation of 1,500 ft (457 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KJMS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,502 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KJMS 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 Jamestown Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake Regional Airport | KDVL | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Hector International Airport | KFAR | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base | KRDR | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Bismarck Municipal Airport | KBIS | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Grand Forks International Airport | KGFK | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jamestown Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,500 ft field elevation of Jamestown Regional 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 Jamestown Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jamestown Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jamestown Regional Airport is KJMS, and its IATA code is JMS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jamestown Regional Airport above sea level?
Jamestown Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,500 feet (457 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jamestown Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.9297, -98.6782 — in Jamestown, North Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Devils Lake Regional Airport, about 133 km away.
Does KJMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KJMS 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 Jamestown Regional Airport?
Jamestown Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,502 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.