KJAC 43.61N 110.74W · ELEV 6,451 FT

Airports / Wyoming / JAC

Medium airport · JAC

Jackson Hole Airport.

Jackson, Wyoming · 6,451 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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4.6/5

Google rating

1,535 ratings

Operators based

6,451

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Jackson, WyomingELEV 6,451 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.6

Google rating

1,535

Google reviews

ratings on Google

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

6,451

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to IDA

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#6 / 21

Wyoming airports by Google rating

4.6★ across 1535 Google ratings , ranked against 21 rated WY fields.

58 nm

To the nearest alternate

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).

Overview

Field brief

Jackson Hole Airport, listed as KJAC / JAC, is a mid-sized airport in Jackson, Wyoming. The field lies at an elevation of 6,451 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.

JAC has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA, 58 nm), Ralph Wenz Field (PWY, 64 nm), and Yellowstone Airport (WYS, 67 nm). JAC offers a single 6,300-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Jackson Hole, WY destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from JAC, or browse verified operators serving the area.

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Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 1 FBO · directory

Jackson Hole Flight Services
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Jackson Hole Flight Services aims to provide a high level of service within a safe and efficient experience. Services include fueling, deicing, airplane parking, hangar, catering, maintenance and more. The Flight Services staff includes qualified A&P mechanics that can handle AOG issues that arise.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Daily 06:00-21:30 (voluntary noise curfew 21:30-07:00)
- Unicom 122.950
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

4/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“The airport has a wonderful rustic charm, stunning mountain views, and is exceptionally clean and well-maintained.”

Shruti Daga5★ on Google

2/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“The terminal feels spacious, organized, and easy to navigate, and the views of the Tetons from inside are incredible.”

Karo Karapetyan5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Jackson Hole Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KJAC

IATA

JAC

FAA / Local

JAC

Elevation

6,451 ft

Coordinates

43.6073° N · 110.7380° W

Airspace

D · Delta

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs WY fields

state range 3,939–7,285 ft

At 6,451 ft, JAC sits higher than 66% of the 29 Wyoming fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

1 runway

longest 6,300 ft

01/19
6,300 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 6,300 ft

JAC's 6,300 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 6,451 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Jackson Hole, WY

Location

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KJAC · Jackson Hole Airport · Jackson, WY

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from JAC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Salt Lake City (SLC)	178 nm	49m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)	293 nm	1h 5m
Aspen (ASE)	316 nm	1h 8m
Denver (DEN)	353 nm	1h 13m
Las Vegas (LAS)	495 nm	1h 33m
Seattle (SEA)	538 nm	1h 39m
Scottsdale (SCF)	602 nm	1h 48m
San Francisco (SFO)	640 nm	1h 53m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use JAC?: Jackson Hole Airport's longest paved runway is 6,300 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at JAC?: Jackson Hole Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Which FBOs are at Jackson Hole Airport?: One FBO serves JAC: Jackson Hole Flight Services. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to JAC?: The closest alternate is Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA), about 58 nm away, followed by Ralph Wenz Field (PWY) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from JAC to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Vail / Eagle about 1h 5m (293 nm), Aspen about 1h 8m (316 nm), Denver about 1h 13m (353 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.