Southern Wisconsin Regional (KJVL), Wisconsin
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL) serves Janesville, Wisconsin, with a towered field offering three paved runways suited to a range of business aircraft. The airport sits roughly 42 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, giving it a role as a regional alternative for operators working the greater Chicago and Madison corridors. Annual business aviation activity accounts for the large majority of total operations recorded at the field, reflecting its orientation toward corporate and charter traffic rather than commercial airline service.
Runways
Southern Wisconsin Regional has three paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 7,302 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Southern Wisconsin Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 3:30pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Southern Wisconsin Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Chicago / Rockford International (KRFD), 26 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Southern Wisconsin Regional recorded 6,723 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May, July, September and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 650 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Southern Wisconsin Regional averages 4.8 days above 90°F in July, 29.7 freeze days in January and 4.0 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.4°F, and January the coldest, at 28.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Southern Wisconsin Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats. A prior permission request filed 90 days in advance is required for unscheduled air carrier operations exceeding 30 passenger seats; contact the airport manager.
Runway 14/32 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats. A prior permission request filed 90 days in advance is required for unscheduled air carrier operations exceeding 30 passenger seats; contact the airport manager.
Runway 18/36 is not available for Part 121/Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations with more than 30 passenger seats. A prior permission request filed 90 days in advance is required for unscheduled air carrier operations exceeding 30 passenger seats; contact the airport manager.
MALSR lighting is activated on runways 04 and 32; REIL is activated on runways 14 and 22; VASI is activated on runway 32; HIRL is activated on runways 04/22 and 14/32; MIRL is activated on runway 18/36, all via CTAF. When the airport traffic control tower is closed, HIRL on runway 04/22 presets to low intensity and can be increased in intensity via CTAF. PAPI on runways 04, 14, and 22 operates continuously.
Runway 32 and runway 36 ends are closely aligned; verify runway and heading before departure.
PCR VALUE: 170/R/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 440/R/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 130/F/C/X/T
Light sport aircraft with a cruise speed of 60 mph or less should enter the traffic pattern at 500 feet AGL.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Southern Wisconsin Regional has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Lake Lawn, 19.47 NM east.
Part of the Milwaukee and Madison area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does KJVL offer for business aircraft?
Southern Wisconsin Regional (KJVL) has three paved runways available to business aviation. Runway 14/32 is the longest, at 7,302 feet with a 150-foot width and a concrete surface. Runway 04/22 measures 6,701 feet with the same 150-foot width, surfaced in asphalt. A third runway, 18/36, runs 5,004 feet long and 75 feet wide, also asphalt. The two longer runways can accommodate larger business jets without length constraints.
Is there customs clearance available at KJVL?
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL) does not have customs service on the field. The nearest customs facility is Chicago / Rockford International (KRFD), located approximately 25.63 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins should plan to clear customs at KRFD before or after operating into KJVL. This distance should factor into routing and ground transportation planning for any flight requiring federal inspection services.
What fuel is available at Southern Wisconsin Regional (KJVL)?
Southern Wisconsin Regional (KJVL) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. The airport is towered and operates under an attendance schedule of 0700 to 1530 local, seven days a week. Flights arriving outside those hours should coordinate fueling and ground handling needs in advance. With both fuel grades on hand, KJVL supports a mix of piston and turbine business traffic.
Are there restrictions on scheduled or charter passenger operations at KJVL?
Yes. At Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (KJVL), all three runways, 04/22, 14/32, and 18/36, carry the same restriction on Part 121 and Part 380 operations. Scheduled passenger flights carrying more than 9 passenger seats are not permitted to use any of these runways. Non-scheduled passenger operations exceeding 30 passenger seats are also excluded. Unscheduled air carrier operations above 30 seats require a prior permission request filed 90 days in advance through the airport manager.
What lighting is available at KJVL for arrivals and departures?
Southern Wisconsin Regional (KJVL) provides a range of runway and approach lighting activated on CTAF. MALSR lighting serves runways 04 and 32, while REIL is available on runways 14 and 22. Runway 32 has VASI, and high-intensity runway lights cover 04/22 and 14/32, with medium-intensity lighting on 18/36. When the tower is closed, HIRL on runway 04/22 presets to low intensity and can be increased via CTAF. PAPI on runways 04, 14, and 22 operates continuously.