Joe Williams Nolf Airport (KNJW), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Joe Williams NOLF (KNJW) is a towered, private-use airfield near Meridian, Mississippi, built around a single 8,000-foot asphalt-concrete runway capable of handling jet traffic. The field sits within an active military training environment, with intensive local jet activity reported in the surrounding transition area up to 5,000 feet. Business aviation traffic here is minimal, and the airport is best understood as a military-oriented facility rather than a general transient stop. Customs clearance is not available on site; the nearest option is Jackson International Airport (KJAN), roughly 69 nautical miles away.
Runways
Joe Williams Nolf Airport has one paved runway, 14/32, 8,000 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Joe Williams Nolf Airport has A++ available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Joe Williams Nolf Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (KJAN), 69 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Joe Williams Nolf Airport recorded 4 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KNJW is concentrated in June and July, with no recorded activity in the other months of 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 3 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 7.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Joe Williams Nolf Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Meridian Approach; when Meridian Approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Intensive local jet traffic operates up to 5,000 feet within the transition area.
Lighting is available only during hours of operation.
No transient maintenance or service is available.
USN electric or air-type jet aircraft starting units are available.
Radar service is available on the following frequencies: 266.8, 300.4, 310.8, 322.0, 325.2, 328.4, 346.0, and 363.6.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Joe Williams Nolf Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Barrett Field, 13.54 NM west.
Part of the Mississippi area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KNJW
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Frequently asked questions
Is KNJW open to civilian or transient traffic?
Joe Williams NOLF is a private-use airfield near Meridian, Mississippi, and it is not set up for transient operators. There is no transient maintenance or service available on the field. Attendance runs Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1600, and the tower operates within those same hours. Operators should coordinate access before planning any stop here.
What runway does KNJW offer for jet operations?
KNJW has a single runway, 14/32, with an asphalt-concrete surface measuring 8,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. This length supports jet traffic, and the field reports intensive local jet activity up to 5,000 feet within the surrounding transition area. Pilots should expect active military jet training patterns near the airport.
Does Joe Williams NOLF have customs clearance on site?
Joe Williams NOLF does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Jackson International Airport (KJAN), located about 69 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States need to plan their clearance at KJAN or another designated port of entry before or after using KNJW.
What ground support is available for jet aircraft at KNJW?
KNJW, also known as Joe Williams NOLF, offers USN electric or air-type jet aircraft starting units for military operations. Fuel on the field is limited to Jet A. Beyond aircraft starting support, no transient maintenance or servicing is available, so operators should not expect general aviation ground handling here.