Russell County Airport (K24), Kentucky
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Russell County Airport (K24) is a public-use, non-towered field in Jamestown, Kentucky, serving business aviation traffic at a single paved runway. The airport sits at 1,010 feet elevation and operates on an attended schedule from 0900 to 1700 daily, with self-service fuel available beyond those hours. There is no onsite customs service; the nearest customs facility is at Lexington (KLEX), roughly 66 nautical miles away, so international arrivals must plan clearance elsewhere. Traffic at K24 is dominated by business aviation, which accounts for the large majority of the 2025 annual operations recorded by the FAA.
Runways
Russell County Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,010 ft long and 78 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Russell County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 9am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Russell County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Blue Grass (KLEX), 66 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Russell County Airport recorded 417 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at K24 is concentrated in the warmer months, peaking from May through September before dropping off sharply in winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 77 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Russell County Airport averages 8.8 days above 90°F in July, 23.8 freeze days in January and 1.0 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.6°F, and January the coldest, at 43.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Russell County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Runway edge identifier lights on runways 17 and 35, precision approach path indicators on runways 17 and 35, and medium intensity runway lighting on runway 17/35 are activated via CTAF.
Caution: a drag strip located one mile northeast of the airport may be mistaken for the runway.
Fuel is available on a 24-hour basis using a credit card.
For clearance delivery, contact Indianapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Russell County Airport has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Wayne County (KEKQ), 15.03 NM southeast.
Part of the Kentucky area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does K24 have and how long is it?
Russell County Airport (K24) has a single asphalt runway, 17/35, measuring 5,010 feet long and 78 feet wide. This is the only paved surface at the field, so it handles all arriving and departing traffic. The length supports typical business aviation aircraft operating into and out of Jamestown, Kentucky.
Is fuel available at Russell County Airport (K24) outside staffed hours?
Yes, fuel at Russell County Airport (K24) is available on a 24-hour basis using a credit card, even though the field is only attended from 0900 to 1700. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel types are offered. Pilots arriving outside the attended window can still self-serve fuel without needing staff on hand.
Where does an international arrival clear customs near K24?
Russell County Airport (K24) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Lexington, Kentucky (KLEX), approximately 66 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs clearance must route through KLEX or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at K24.
What should pilots know about the area near K24 before landing?
A general remark for Russell County Airport (K24) cautions that a drag strip located one mile northeast of the field may be mistaken for the runway. Pilots should identify K24's runway 17/35 carefully during approach to avoid confusion. Runway lighting, including REIL and PAPI on both runway ends and MIRL along the full length, is activated via CTAF.