Airports / Tennessee / KJAU
Campbell Co Airport.
Jacksboro, Tennessee · 1,181 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KJAU
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
1,181
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Campbell Co Airport (KJAU) sits in Jacksboro, Tennessee, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 1,181 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list KJAU as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS, 32 nm), London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ, 45 nm), and Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME, 48 nm). The field has a single 4,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from KJAU are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KJAU to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KJAU. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Campbell County Aviation, Inc.
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat 09:00-15:00, closed Sun; 24-hour self-serve fuel
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KJAU
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KJAU
Elevation
1,181 ft
Coordinates
36.3341° N · 84.1630° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TN fields
state range 320–1,953 ft
At 1,181 ft, KJAU sits higher than 80% of the 41 Tennessee fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,000 ft
- 054,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,000 ft
KJAU's 4,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 32nmTYSMcGhee Tyson AirportKnoxville/Maryville
- 45nmLOZLondon-Corbin Airport/Magee FieldLondon
- 48nmSMELake Cumberland Regional AirportSomerset
- 50nmCSVCrossville Memorial Airport Whitson FieldCrossville
- 70nmKRHPWestern Carolina Regional AirportAndrews
- 78nmKI39Central Kentucky Regional AirportRichmond
Location
Open the full mapKJAU · Campbell Co Airport · Jacksboro, TN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KJAU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 122 nm | 41m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 355 nm | 1h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 381 nm | 1h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 546 nm | 1h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 616 nm | 1h 50m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 660 nm | 1h 56m |
| Miami (MIA) | 663 nm | 1h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 688 nm | 2h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KJAU?
- Campbell Co Airport's longest paved runway is 4,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 KJAU?
- Campbell Co Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Campbell Co Airport?
- One FBO serves KJAU: Campbell County Aviation, Inc.. 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 KJAU?
- The closest alternate is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), about 32 nm away, followed by London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KJAU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 14m (355 nm), Chicago about 1h 17m (381 nm), New York about 1h 40m (546 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.