Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) sits in Loudoun County, Virginia, roughly 20 nautical miles from the Washington metro area and 9 nautical miles from Washington Dulles International. The field is a Level 1 business aviation hub, with a single paved runway, on-site CBP inspection services, and tower operation from 0600 to 2100 local. Its proximity to Dulles and the broader D.C. corridor makes it a frequent alternative for operators seeking a less congested slot near the capital region.
Runways
Leesburg Executive Airport has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,500 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
Leesburg Executive Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Leesburg Executive Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Leesburg Executive Airport recorded 9,864 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and November. Business aviation traffic at KJYO is concentrated in the fall months, with October and November posting the highest monthly operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 1,070 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Leesburg Executive Airport averages 12.0 days above 90°F in July and 26.1 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.2°F, and January the coldest, at 41.9°F.
Weather station is 6.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Leesburg Executive Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach on frequency 118.55.
When the control tower is closed, activate ODALS for runway 17; REIL is available on runways 17 and 35; PAPI is available on runways 17 and 35; HIRL is available on runway 17/35 — all controlled via CTAF.
During calm wind conditions, runway 17 is used.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Helicopter activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A ramp fence is located on the southwest side ramps; lead-in lines on the west ramp are not available.
Thermal plumes are possible from a power plant located 1.3 nautical miles south-southeast of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Leesburg Executive Airport has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Washington Dulles International (KIAD), 9.06 NM southeast.
Part of the Washington, D.C. area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What customs procedures apply at KJYO?
Leesburg Executive Airport offers on-site CBP inspection services, meaning arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the field rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. The airport also holds a USDA compliance agreement, which covers agricultural inspection requirements for qualifying flights. Because these are inspection services rather than a full staffed customs office, operators should coordinate arrival details with CBP in advance of landing. No nearest alternate customs airport is listed, since KJYO handles this function on site.
How long is the runway at Leesburg Executive Airport?
Leesburg Executive Airport has a single paved runway, 17/35, measuring 5,500 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This matches the airport's published maximum paved runway length of 5,500 feet, meaning there is no longer alternative surface available at the field. The single-runway layout means wind conditions favoring either 17 or 35 determine the active runway, and calm-wind operations default to runway 17 per local guidance. Operators planning approaches at KJYO should treat 17/35 as the only paved option for landing and departure.
What lighting is available at KJYO when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at Leesburg Executive Airport is closed, pilots must activate the ODALS approach lighting system for runway 17 themselves via CTAF. Runways 17 and 35 are both equipped with REIL and PAPI, and the full runway length carries HIRL edge lighting, all pilot-controlled through CTAF during non-towered hours. This setup lets operators fly into KJYO outside the 0600-2100 attended schedule, provided they use the correct CTAF frequency to trigger the lights. Clearance delivery during tower closure is handled through Potomac Approach on 118.55.</answer>
What wildlife and terrain hazards should pilots expect near KJYO?
Leesburg Executive Airport reports birds and deer both on and in the vicinity of the airport, a hazard pilots should factor into approach and departure planning. Helicopter activity is also noted on and around the field, adding to the traffic picture during pattern operations. Separately, a power plant located 1.3 nautical miles south-southeast of the airport can produce thermal plumes that may affect aircraft in that area. These combined factors mean crews operating at KJYO should maintain heightened visual awareness during low-altitude phases of flight.
How much business aviation traffic does KJYO handle, and when is it busiest?
Leesburg Executive Airport recorded 9,864 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 14,276 total annual operations. Monthly volumes ranged from a low of 461 operations in February to a high of 1,070 in November, with October also exceeding 1,000 operations. This pattern shows traffic building through the year and peaking in the fall before dropping off toward winter. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KJYO during October and November should anticipate the airport's busiest operating periods of the year.