Airports / Kentucky / KJKL
Julian Carroll Airport.
Jackson, Kentucky · 1,381 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
3 ratings
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Operators based
1,381
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Julian Carroll Airport (KJKL) is a mid-sized airport serving Jackson, Kentucky. Field elevation is 1,381 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list KJKL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ, 48 nm), Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KI39, 48 nm), and Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS, 59 nm). The field has a single 4,400-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from KJKL 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 KJKL to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KJKL
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
JKL
Elevation
1,381 ft
Coordinates
37.5939° N · 83.3173° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs KY fields
state range 407–1,473 ft
At 1,381 ft, KJKL sits higher than 93% of the 28 Kentucky fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,400 ft
- 01/194,400 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,400 ft
KJKL's 4,400 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.
- 48nmLOZLondon-Corbin Airport/Magee FieldLondon
- 48nmKI39Central Kentucky Regional AirportRichmond
- 59nmHTSTri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson FieldHuntington
- 67nmLEXBlue Grass AirportLexington
- 70nmSMELake Cumberland Regional AirportSomerset
- 80nmTRITri-Cities Regional TN/VA AirportBlountville
Location
Open the full mapKJKL · Julian Carroll Airport · Jackson, KY
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KJKL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 184 nm | 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 288 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 338 nm | 1h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 473 nm | 1h 30m |
| Boston (BED) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 721 nm | 2h 5m |
| Miami (MIA) | 725 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KJKL?
- Julian Carroll Airport's longest paved runway is 4,400 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 KJKL?
- Julian Carroll Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KJKL?
- The closest alternate is London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ), about 48 nm away, followed by Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KI39) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KJKL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 4m (288 nm), Chicago about 1h 11m (338 nm), New York about 1h 30m (473 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.