Pickens County Airport (KJZP), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Pickens County Airport (KJZP) is a public-use, non-towered general aviation airport in Jasper, Georgia, sitting at 1,535 feet elevation and serving as a business aviation point of entry into the North Georgia region. The field is positioned roughly 556 nautical miles from the nearest major metro reference point, with the closest customs-capable airport, KRYY, located about 27 nautical miles away. According to FAA TFMSC data, KJZP recorded 1,212 total operations in 2025, of which 714 were business aviation flights.
Runways
Pickens County Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 5,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Pickens County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 9am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Pickens County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Cobb County International / McCollum Field (KRYY), 27 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Pickens County Airport recorded 714 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and November. Business aviation traffic at KJZP is concentrated in the fall months, with September and November showing the highest monthly operation counts of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 85 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Pickens County Airport averages 4.4 days above 90°F in July, 17.4 freeze days in January and 0.3 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84.5°F, and January the coldest, at 47.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Pickens County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, environmental and other notes.
Runway end identifier lights (REIL) are installed on runway 16 and runway 34. Precision approach path indicators (PAPI) serve both runway 16 and runway 34. Medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) for runway 16/34 operate continuously.
Deer and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 4 degrees left of centerline.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Pickens County Airport has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Cherokee County Regional (KCNI), 8.66 NM south.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KJZP offer for business aviation arrivals?
Pickens County Airport (KJZP) operates a single runway, 16/34, measuring 5,000 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. This runway is not divided into separate approach configurations, so all arrivals and departures use the same strip regardless of aircraft type. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate traffic sequencing themselves using standard self-announce procedures. Given the single-runway layout, wind conditions favoring either 16 or 34 will determine the active direction. Dispatchers should factor this single-runway constraint into planning for any aircraft with crosswind limitations.
Is fuel available at KJZP, and what types does it carry?
KJZP carries both 100LL and A+ fuel, with Jet A also confirmed available on the field. The airport publishes an attendance schedule of 0900-1800 daily, which governs when fueling and other services can be expected. Operators planning arrivals outside this window should coordinate in advance, since staffing outside published hours is not guaranteed. Pickens County Airport serves general aviation and business aviation traffic, and fuel availability during attended hours supports both piston and turbine operators. Confirming fuel type and quantity ahead of arrival remains good practice at this facility.
Does KJZP have on-site customs clearance for international arrivals?
Pickens County Airport (KJZP) does not have customs clearance on site. The nearest customs facility is located at KRYY, approximately 27.33 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs processing must plan a stop at KRYY or another designated port of entry before or instead of landing directly at KJZP. This distance should be factored into fuel and routing plans for any international itinerary touching this airport. Dispatchers handling cross-border trips should confirm customs procedures at KRYY directly given the lack of on-field clearance at KJZP.
What wildlife or approach hazards are noted for KJZP?
Pickens County Airport (KJZP) carries a published remark noting deer and other wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport. This is a standing operational caution for pilots during all phases of ground and low-altitude flight operations at the field. Additionally, the PAPI systems serving runway 16/34 are noted as unusable beyond four degrees left of centerline, which affects visual glideslope guidance during approach. Pilots should rely on published approach guidance rather than the PAPI alone outside that four-degree window. Both factors warrant extra vigilance during approach and landing at this airport.
When is business aviation traffic at KJZP most concentrated during the year?
Business aviation traffic at Pickens County Airport (KJZP) shows clear seasonal concentration, with September and November recording the highest monthly operations at 85 and 83 respectively, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Traffic in the winter months of January and February is comparatively lower, at 38 and 37 operations. July also shows an elevated count of 72 operations. Total annual business aviation operations at KJZP reached 714 out of 1,212 total operations for the year. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KJZP during peak fall months should anticipate a busier operational tempo than in winter.