Cherokee County Airport (KJSO), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cherokee County Airport, identifier KJSO, serves Jacksonville, Texas with a single paved runway suited to light and midsize business aircraft. The field is non-towered and sits roughly 703 nautical miles from the nearest major metro reference point, making it a stopover option in this part of East Texas rather than a primary destination for most operators. With 987 business aviation operations recorded in 2025 against 1,554 total operations, general aviation and business traffic make up the bulk of activity here.
Runways
Cherokee County Airport has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,006 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Cherokee County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cherokee County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), 79 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cherokee County Airport recorded 987 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KJSO is concentrated in the summer months, peaking in July according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 101 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Cherokee County Airport averages 0.1 snow days in January.
Weather station is 2.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Cherokee County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
From dusk to dawn, the MIRL on runway 14/32 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and to activate the REIL on runway 14, use CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
100LL is available 24 hours a day via self-serve.
Jet A is available full-serve from 0800 to 1700, Monday through Saturday, with self-serve available 24/7.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cherokee County Airport has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Rusk County (KRFI), 24.78 NM northeast.
Part of the East and Central Texas area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs service at KJSO?
Cherokee County Airport has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KSHV, located approximately 79 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan their clearance through that airport instead. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing and ground transportation arrangements when KJSO is the intended destination for an international itinerary. Confirm current customs procedures and hours directly with KSHV before filing.
What fuel is available at KJSO airport?
Cherokee County Airport, identifier KJSO, stocks both 100LL and Jet A. The 100LL is available 24 hours a day via self-serve pumps. Jet A offers full-serve support from 0800 to 1700, Monday through Saturday, with self-serve access available 24/7 outside those hours. This combination gives operators flexibility for both piston and turbine traffic regardless of arrival time. Confirm current fuel availability directly with the airport before planning an uncontacted after-hours stop.
How long is the runway at KJSO?
KJSO has a single runway, designated 14/32, measuring 5,006 feet long and 75 feet wide. The surface is asphalt, giving it enough length for most business jet operations under normal weight and performance conditions. This is the only paved runway at Cherokee County Airport, so all fixed-wing traffic uses this strip regardless of wind direction. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled through CTAF, which matters for planning arrivals outside staffed hours.
Is KJSO a towered airport?
Cherokee County Airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate directly with each other and with ground personnel using CTAF. Runway lighting reflects this setup: MIRL on runway 14/32 is preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn, and pilots increase intensity or activate the REIL for runway 14 through CTAF. Clearance delivery, when needed, routes through Fort Worth ARTCC rather than a local tower frequency. Crews unfamiliar with the field should expect standard non-towered traffic pattern procedures on arrival and departure.
When does business aviation traffic peak at KJSO?
Business aviation traffic at Cherokee County Airport concentrates in the summer months, with July showing the highest monthly volume in the 2025 FAA TFMSC data at 101 operations. April, May, and June also show elevated activity compared to the winter months, when volume drops toward the mid-60s to mid-70s range. Operators planning trips into KJSO during peak summer weeks may see comparatively busier ramp conditions. Annual business aviation operations for the airport totaled 987 out of 1,554 total operations recorded for the year.