John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport (KJST), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport (KJST) sits at 2,284 feet elevation in western Pennsylvania, roughly 65 nautical miles from customs clearance at Pittsburgh. The field runs a towered operation with two paved runways, including a 7,004-foot main strip capable of handling mid-size business jets, and Jet A and 100LL fuel are both available on the field. Traffic at KJST is business-aviation heavy relative to total field operations, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Runways
John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 7,004 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
John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 11pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Pittsburgh International (KPIT), 65 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport recorded 1,062 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KJST concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July with more than three times the volume seen in January.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 138 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport averages 0.3 days above 90°F in July and 26.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78.6°F, and January the coldest, at 33.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and pavement strength.
Arrangements are restricted; prior permission is required 24 hours in advance. Call Operations during normal duty hours, 1300-2130Z, except weekends and holidays. All traffic requiring arrangement for the military ramp should contact Keystone Operations on 138.55, 241.35, or 46.75, with ramp deconfliction also on 46.75.
For clearance delivery, contact Johnstown Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
When the tower is closed, the MALSR on Runway 33, the PAPI on Runway 33, HIRL on Runway 15/33, MIRL on Runway 05/23, and all taxiway lights are activated via CTAF. The PAPI on Runway 05 is unavailable whenever the tower is closed.
Taxiway B, between Runway 05/23 and Taxiway B2, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 78 feet or less.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 240/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 630/R/B/W/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Somerset County, 18.58 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway options does KJST offer for business jet arrivals?
KJST operates two paved runways. Runway 15/33 is the primary strip at 7,004 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced in concrete, and suitable for most mid-size and larger business jets. Runway 05/23 is shorter at 4,387 feet and 100 feet wide, surfaced in asphalt. Both runways are paved and available at this towered field. The longer runway gives flight planners a solid margin for typical business aviation operations at John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport.
Is there a taxiway restriction dispatchers should know about at Johnstown / Cambria County?
Yes. Taxiway B, between Runway 05/23 and Taxiway B2, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of 78 feet or less at KJST. Operators of larger business jets or wide-body aircraft need to plan routing around this segment accordingly. This restriction applies specifically to that taxiway section rather than the airfield as a whole. Dispatchers should factor this into ground movement planning when filing for John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport.
What lighting is available at KJST when the tower is closed?
When the tower at KJST is closed, several lighting systems switch to pilot control via CTAF. These include the MALSR on Runway 33, the PAPI on Runway 33, HIRL on Runway 15/33, MIRL on Runway 05/23, and all taxiway lighting. Note that the PAPI on Runway 05 is unavailable whenever the tower is closed. Pilots operating after hours at John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport should confirm CTAF procedures before arrival.
Does KJST have customs clearance on site?
KJST does not have customs processing on the field itself. The nearest customs clearance point is Pittsburgh (KPIT), located approximately 65 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs inspection need to route through Pittsburgh or another designated port of entry before or after operations at Johnstown / Cambria County. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should account for this additional leg when routing to John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport.
What wildlife hazards are reported at or near KJST?
Deer and birds have been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport at Johnstown / Cambria County. This applies to the airfield environment and surrounding areas, affecting both ground and low-altitude operations. Flight crews should maintain vigilance during approach, landing, and taxi phases given this reported wildlife activity. This is a standing operational note for John Murtha Johnstown / Cambria County Airport rather than a seasonal or time-limited condition.