Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport

KJHW / JHW

Jamestown, US

Last Updated
Apr 21, 12:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
12:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
10 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJHW 211256Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP273 T00111078 FZRANO

Weather Briefing

VFR

Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 10 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of -8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 02:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 07:00Z and 08:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 08:00Z and 10:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
968 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,723 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,371 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 105 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KJHW 211142Z 2112/2212 18006KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2200/2202 4SM -SHRA OVC025 FM220200 18012KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060 FM220600 18010KT 6SM -SHRA BKN020 FM220700 19008KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 2207/2208 4SM -SHRA OVC015 FM220800 21004KT P6SM BKN007 PROB30 2208/2210 4SM -SHRA OVC006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
00:00Z PROB30
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JHW
07
25 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
5,299 ft 100 ft ASP 59°
3.4 kt 9.4 kt
70° angle
13/31 4,500 ft 100 ft ASP 119°
4.8 kt 8.7 kt
61° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KJHW

9,108 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
34.9%
MVFR
35.7%
IFR
17.1%
LIFR
12.3%

Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 34.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 11.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 5.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
3.2%
E
2.5%
SE
2.1%
S
21.5%
SW
19.9%
W
24.6%
NW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.6°C
Range: -23°C to 27°C
-23°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 11.6%
Fog Frequency: 8.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,108 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KJHW
IATA Code: JHW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,723 ft MSL

Location

City: Jamestown
Country: US
Latitude: 42.154250°
Longitude: -79.254008°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,299 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport

Overview

Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport serves the Jamestown region in western New York, situated at 1723 feet above mean sea level. The medium-sized airport features two asphalt runways accommodating various general aviation and regional aircraft operations. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure for Chautauqua County.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly variable flying conditions, with VFR and MVFR conditions each representing 36% of recorded periods. Temperature ranges from -19°C to 27°C, presenting potential icing and density altitude considerations for pilots. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 10 knots and maximum gusts of 31 knots characterize the airport's wind environment.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (07/25 and 13/31) offers operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments with relatively modest average crosswind components of 5.5 and 6.8 knots respectively. Visibility averages 7.8 statute miles, with approximately 11.7% of observations experiencing reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with fog present in 8.6% of observations and periods where visibility drops below 3 statute miles. The westerly wind pattern suggests Runway 07/25 will frequently be the preferred runway for arrivals and departures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.