Jackson County Airport (KJCA), Georgia
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Overview
Jackson County Airport (KJCA) is a public-use, non-towered general aviation airport in Jefferson, Georgia, situated roughly 48 nautical miles from the Atlanta metro area. The field sits at 950 feet elevation and serves primarily business aviation traffic, with a single paved runway supporting light and midsize jet operations. Fuel is available through a 24-hour credit card system, and the airport's attendance schedule runs weekdays during standard business hours.
Runways
Jackson County Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,010 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jackson County Airport 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
Jackson County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is DeKalb-Peachtree (KPDK), 41 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jackson County Airport recorded 608 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and November. Business aviation traffic at KJCA is concentrated in the late spring and late fall months, with November, May, and June recording the highest monthly operations totals in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 74 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jackson County Airport averages 16.2 days above 90°F in July, 17.0 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.1°F, and January the coldest, at 52.7°F.
Weather station is 6.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jackson County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For approach and departure service, contact Atlanta Approach. When Atlanta Approach is unavailable, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
MIRL for Runway 17/35 is preset to medium intensity; to increase intensity and activate the PAPI for Runway 17 and 35, use CTAF.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available 24 hours via credit card self-service.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jackson County Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Barrow County (KWDR), 12.74 NM southwest.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KJCA offer for business aviation traffic?
Jackson County Airport operates a single asphalt runway, 17/35, measuring 5,010 feet long and 75 feet wide. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets operating into the field. There is no parallel or crosswind runway, so aircraft operators should plan around the 17/35 orientation for prevailing wind conditions. The airport is non-towered, meaning arrivals and departures are coordinated via CTAF rather than a control tower. Pilots should also note deer activity reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Is customs clearance available at KJCA?
Jackson County Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KPDK, located approximately 41 nautical miles away. Operators requiring international clearance need to route through KPDK or another designated port of entry before or after operating at KJCA. This makes KJCA primarily suited to domestic operations unless customs arrangements are made at a nearby airport. Flight planning should account for this additional stop when international itineraries touch Jackson County.
What fuel is available at Jackson County Airport (KJCA)?
Jackson County Airport, identified by the code KJCA, offers both 100LL and A+ fuel, with Jet A also confirmed available. Fuel is accessible via 24-hour credit card self-service, allowing operators to fuel outside the standard staffed hours. The airport's attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700 local time, for other services. Operators arriving outside these hours can still obtain fuel through the self-service system. This combination supports both piston and turbine aircraft operating on general aviation and business schedules.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KJCA?
Business aviation traffic at Jackson County Airport shows clear seasonal variation based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. November recorded the highest monthly total at 74 operations, followed by May at 71 and June at 66. The lowest activity occurred in March with 31 operations and February with 33. This pattern indicates traffic concentrated in the late spring and late fall months rather than an even distribution across the year. Operators planning trips to KJCA during peak months should anticipate comparatively higher activity levels.
Who provides approach and departure services for KJCA?
Approach and departure services for Jackson County Airport are handled by Atlanta Approach. When Atlanta Approach is unavailable, pilots are instructed to contact Atlanta ARTCC instead. Since KJCA is non-towered, this arrangement provides radar service coordination for instrument approaches and departures without an onsite control tower. Pilots operating under IFR into or out of KJCA should be prepared to establish contact with one of these two facilities depending on availability. The airport also uses CTAF for lighting activation and traffic coordination during VFR operations.