John Bell Williams Airport (KJVW), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
John Bell Williams Airport (KJVW) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving Raymond, Mississippi, roughly 33 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field handles a modest but steady volume of business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data attributing 550 of its 851 annual operations to that segment in 2025. A single asphalt runway, fuel availability outside staffed hours, and proximity to a customs-equipped airport at KJAN shape the operational profile for visiting crews.
Runways
John Bell Williams Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 5,499 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
John Bell Williams Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
John Bell Williams Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (KJAN), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
John Bell Williams Airport recorded 550 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and December. Business aviation traffic at KJVW is concentrated unevenly across the year, with November and August recording markedly fewer operations than the January-through-April and December period.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 60 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
John Bell Williams Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
When the approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC for clearance delivery.
Pilot-activated REIL on runway 12 and runway 30, and MIRL for runway 12/30, are controlled via CTAF. PAPI on runway 12 and runway 30 operates continuously.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
A courtesy car is available.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
John Bell Williams Airport has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Hawkins Field (KHKS), 9.71 NM east.
Part of the Mississippi area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is KJVW and where is it located?
KJVW, also known as John Bell Williams Airport, is a public-use airport in Raymond, Mississippi. It sits at an elevation of 247 feet and is not served by an air traffic control tower. The field is roughly 33 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. Business aviation accounts for the bulk of its measured traffic, with FAA TFMSC data showing 550 of 851 annual operations tied to that segment for 2025.
Does KJVW have customs available onsite?
John Bell Williams Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-equipped facility is KJAN, located approximately 17 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that airport rather than expecting on-field processing at KJVW. This distance is short enough to factor into routine trip planning without major schedule adjustments.
What fuel is available at KJVW and when?
John Bell Williams Airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. According to the field's operational remarks, fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card, which supports self-service access outside staffed hours. The airport's own attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 and Saturday from 0800 to 1200. A courtesy car is also noted as available for arriving crews at KJVW.
What is the runway configuration at KJVW?
KJVW has a single runway, designated 12/30, measuring 5,499 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length. Lighting includes pilot-activated REIL on both runway 12 and runway 30, along with MIRL for the full runway, all controlled via CTAF. PAPI is installed on both ends and operates continuously rather than on pilot activation.
Is traffic at John Bell Williams Airport evenly spread through the year?
No, traffic at John Bell Williams Airport shows a notable seasonal pattern rather than an even monthly spread. Business aviation operations recorded in the FAA TFMSC data range from a low of 11 flights in November to highs in the 55 to 60 range during January, February, April, and December. August and November stand out as the lowest-volume months. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KJVW should account for this variability when estimating ramp activity or coordinating ground support.