Jamestown Regional Airport

KJMS / JMS

Jamestown, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
02:56Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
12 kt
40°
5 SM
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJMS 050256Z AUTO 04012KT 5SM BR OVC003 M05/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP171 I1000 I3005 T10501056 51012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,500 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,800 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
965 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,500 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,448 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -592 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KJMS 050236Z 0503/0524 04015KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 FM051400 09013KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM051600 13014KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC004 FM051800 14015G23KT P6SM BKN008 FM052100 15015G23KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:23Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 40° 15 kt
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM051400
+11h
LIFR 90° 13 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JMS
04 ✈️
22
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
5,749 ft 75 ft ASP 44°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
13/31 6,500 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
0.8 kt 12.0 kt
94° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KJMS

5,191 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.3%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
4.5%

Jamestown Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12%
NE
5.2%
E
6.5%
SE
9%
S
18.8%
SW
5.2%
W
11.5%
NW
26.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.8°C
Range: -29°C to 30°C
-29°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,191 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jamestown Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KJMS
IATA Code: JMS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,500 ft MSL

Location

City: Jamestown
Country: US
Latitude: 46.929699°
Longitude: -98.678200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,749 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jamestown Regional Airport

Overview

Jamestown Regional Airport serves the Jamestown area in North Dakota, positioned at an elevation of 1,500 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, featuring two asphalt runways capable of accommodating a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly visual flight conditions, with 62.3% of observations reporting VFR weather. The airport experiences significant temperature variation, ranging from -29°C to 30°C, with an average temperature of -0.1°C. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 10.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 38 knots.

Notable Features

The airport has two runways: Runway 04/22 at 5,749 feet and Runway 13/31 at 6,500 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 8.8 knots and Runway 13/31 averaging 5 knots of crosswind. Visibility typically remains excellent, with an average of 9 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, with 3.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles and 3.7% of observations indicating fog conditions. Wind considerations and runway selection should prioritize the prevailing northwest wind pattern.

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.