Jamestown Regional (KJMS), North Dakota
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jamestown Regional (KJMS) serves central North Dakota with two paved runways capable of handling business jet and turboprop traffic, backed by round-the-clock 100LL availability and a 24-hour pilot lounge. The field is non-towered, with attended services running weekdays during standard business hours, and sits roughly 76 nautical miles from the nearest customs-equipped airport at KFAR.
Runways
Jamestown Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 6,502 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jamestown Regional 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
Jamestown Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Hector International (KFAR), 76 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jamestown Regional recorded 588 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KJMS is concentrated in the summer and early fall, peaking in July and staying elevated through October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 66 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jamestown Regional averages 3.3 days above 90°F in July and 30.9 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.2°F, and January the coldest, at 19.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jamestown Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The MALSR is active on Runway 31. REIL lighting serves Runways 04, 13, and 22. Runway 04/22 has MIRL, and Runway 13/31 has HIRL, both controlled via CTAF. PAPI lights operate continuously on Runways 04, 13, 22, and 31.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 80/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 490/F/C/X/T
100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. A 24-hour pilot lounge is also available.
FBO fueling is available after hours.
For customs declaration, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jamestown Regional has two airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Barnes County Municipal (KBAC), 27.08 NM east.
Part of the North Dakota and Western Minnesota area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does KJMS (Jamestown Regional) have for business aviation traffic?
Jamestown Regional (KJMS) has two paved asphalt runways available for arriving and departing traffic. Runway 13/31 is the longer of the two at 6,502 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 04/22 measures 5,750 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both runways support jet and turboprop operations, and the airfield is non-towered, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF rather than with a tower controller.
Is fuel available at KJMS outside normal business hours?
Yes, 100LL is available 24 hours a day at Jamestown Regional (KJMS) using a credit card at the self-serve pump. Jet A is also listed among the field's fuel types, though after-hours jet fuel service is handled through FBO fueling rather than a card-lock system. A 24-hour pilot lounge is also available on the field. The airport's attended hours for other services run Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700 local.
How does business aviation traffic at Jamestown Regional vary through the year?
Business aviation traffic at Jamestown Regional (KJMS) is concentrated in the warmer months, with July as the peak at 66 operations according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Activity stays elevated from June through October, with monthly counts ranging from 50 to 59 operations. Traffic drops off in the winter months, with April recording the lowest count at 27 operations. Annual business aviation operations at the field total 588 out of 2,769 total annual operations.
What lighting is available at KJMS for night or low-visibility approaches?
Jamestown Regional (KJMS) has a Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights (MALSR) serving Runway 31. Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) are installed on Runways 04, 13, and 22. Runway 04/22 has Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL), while Runway 13/31 has High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL), both pilot-controlled via CTAF. Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) operate continuously on Runways 04, 13, 22, and 31.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Jamestown Regional (KJMS)?
Jamestown Regional (KJMS) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KFAR, located approximately 76 nautical miles away. Pilots arriving from international destinations need to plan a stop at KFAR or another customs-designated airport before continuing to Jamestown. Flight crews should confirm current customs procedures and any required advance notice directly with the receiving facility before filing a route through KJMS.