Jasper County / Bell Field (KJAS), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jasper County / Bell Field (KJAS) is a public, non-towered airport serving Jasper, Texas, with a single paved runway and on-field fuel service. Business aviation activity is modest, consistent with its role as a regional airport rather than a hub for larger jet traffic. Customs is not available on site; aircraft requiring clearance route to Beaumont (KBPT), roughly 56 nautical miles away.
Runways
Jasper County / Bell Field has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,500 ft long and 70 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jasper County / Bell Field 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
Jasper County / Bell Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Jack Brooks Regional (KBPT), 56 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jasper County / Bell Field recorded 468 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KJAS peaks in May and December, with the slowest months falling in February and September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 64 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jasper County / Bell Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity; to increase intensity, activate on CTAF.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jasper County / Bell Field has five airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Newton Municipal, 15.07 NM east.
Part of the Texas Gulf Coast area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at KJAS?
Jasper County / Bell Field (KJAS) has a single paved runway, designated 18/36, measuring 5,500 feet long and 70 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the airport, so all fixed-wing traffic uses this strip regardless of wind direction preference. Runway lighting is medium intensity and pilot-controlled, as noted in the field's operational remarks.
Is fuel available at Jasper County / Bell Field?
Jasper County / Bell Field (KJAS) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel on site. The airport's attendance schedule runs daily from 0800 to 1700 local time, which governs when fueling and other services are typically available. Pilots planning arrivals outside these hours should account for the unattended status of the field.
Can international flights clear customs at KJAS?
Jasper County / Bell Field (KJAS) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs-capable airport is Beaumont (KBPT), located approximately 56 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States need to plan a stop at KBPT or another customs facility before or after using KJAS.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KJAS?
Jasper County / Bell Field (KJAS) recorded 468 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 728 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places the airport in a moderate traffic tier, with activity concentrated more heavily in May and December than in other months. The airport's non-towered status and single runway keep the operational tempo manageable even during busier periods.