Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport

KJHW / JHW

Jamestown, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
10:56Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJHW 041056Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP256 T00170017 FZRANO RVRNO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,723 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,923 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,723 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,431 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 285 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KJHW 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 FM041400 VRB03KT 1SM BR BKN003 FM041500 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN003 FM041600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 FM042200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT035 FM050200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:19Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
14:00Z FM041400
+3h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM041500
+4h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
16:00Z FM041600
+5h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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 5,299 ft 100 ft ASP 59°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
59° angle
13/31 4,500 ft 100 ft ASP 119°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
119° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KJHW

7,204 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
33.5%
MVFR
38.6%
IFR
17.6%
LIFR
10.4%

Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 33.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28% 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 12.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 5.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
3.3%
E
2.2%
SE
2%
S
20.7%
SW
21.3%
W
24.8%
NW
12.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.8°C
Range: -23°C to 27°C
-23°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 12.9%
Fog Frequency: 8.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,204 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.