Jackson County Airport (I18), West Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jackson County Airport (I18) serves Ravenswood, West Virginia, with a single paved runway suited to light business aircraft and piston traffic. The field is uncontrolled, with fuel service and lighting activated by pilot control rather than a staffed tower, and attendance runs on a fixed daytime schedule. Operators routing through this part of the Ohio Valley will find it positioned among several similarly sized general aviation fields, with the nearest customs processing available at Charleston, roughly 35 nautical miles away.
Runways
Jackson County Airport has one paved runway, 04/22, 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jackson County Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4pm, 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 West Virginia International Yeager (KCRW), 35 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jackson County Airport recorded 99 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at I18 is uneven through the year, with April and July as the busiest months and June recording the least activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 16 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.3 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 three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
REIL is pilot-activated for Runway 04 and Runway 22, along with PAPI on both ends. MIRL for Runway 04/22 and the windsock light are also pilot-activated, via CTAF.
Trees 30 feet tall stand 150 to 199 feet from the runway, 247 feet to the left.
The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45-degree clearance slope.
The runway safety area surface is uneven.
Runway 04 has a 50-foot drop-off located 200 feet from the threshold.
Trees 15 feet tall run parallel to Runway 04, 75 feet left of centerline.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A stack at 1,229 feet MSL stands half a mile northwest of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Huntington ATCT.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jackson County Airport has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Mason County, 13.07 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does I18 offer for business aircraft?
Jackson County Airport (I18) has one paved runway, 04/22, measuring 4,000 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This length supports light and midsize business jets under normal weight and weather conditions. The airport is uncontrolled, and runway lighting, along with the REIL and PAPI systems on both ends, is pilot-activated through CTAF.
Is fuel available at Jackson County Airport?
Jackson County Airport (I18) stocks 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel, listed in the data as A and A+. Fuel service aligns with the field's attendance schedule, which runs daily from 0800 to 1600 local time. Outside these hours, pilots should plan fuel stops accordingly since the field is unattended overnight.
Are there obstacles to be aware of near I18's runway?
Yes, Jackson County Airport (I18) has several charted obstructions close to Runway 04/22. Trees up to 30 feet tall stand 150 to 199 feet from the runway and 247 feet left of centerline, with a separate line of 15-foot trees running parallel to Runway 04, 75 feet left of centerline. Runway 04 also has a 50-foot drop-off located 200 feet from the threshold, and the controlling obstruction clearance slope exceeds 45 degrees.
Where does I18 route aircraft for customs clearance?
Jackson County Airport (I18) has no onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Charleston (KCRW), approximately 34.90 nautical miles away, and aircraft requiring clearance must route there rather than through Ravenswood. Pilots should confirm clearance arrangements with Charleston in advance of arrival.