Airports / Oregon / KJSY
Joseph State Airport.
Joseph, Oregon · 4,121 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KJSY
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
4,121
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
39 nm
To the nearest alternate
Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE).
Overview
Joseph State Airport, listed as KJSY, is a general aviation field in Joseph, Oregon. The airport sits 4,121 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KJSY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE, 39 nm), McCall Municipal Airport (MYL, 56 nm), and Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS, 62 nm). With a single 5,200-foot paved runway, KJSY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from KJSY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Joseph.
1 FBO serves KJSY. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Oregon Department of Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (unattended; self-serve fuel available 24/7)
- Unicom 122.8
- Shuttle
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KJSY
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KJSY
Elevation
4,121 ft
Coordinates
45.3595° N · 117.2538° 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 OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 4,121 ft, KJSY sits higher than 88% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,200 ft
- 155,200 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,200 ft
KJSY's 5,200 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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, and at 4,121 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 39nmBKEBaker City Municipal AirportBaker City
- 56nmMYLMcCall Municipal AirportMcCall
- 62nmLWSLewiston Nez Perce County AirportLewiston
- 62nmALWWalla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla
- 70nmPDTEastern Oregon Regional Airport at PendletonPendleton
- 81nmONOOntario Municipal AirportOregon
Location
Open the full mapKJSY · Joseph State Airport · Joseph, OR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KJSY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 244 nm | 58m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 298 nm | 1h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 359 nm | 1h 14m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 518 nm | 1h 36m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 565 nm | 1h 43m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 571 nm | 1h 44m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 589 nm | 1h 46m |
| Denver (DEN) | 645 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KJSY?
- Joseph State Airport's longest paved runway is 5,200 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 KJSY?
- Joseph State Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Joseph State Airport?
- One FBO serves KJSY: Oregon Department of Aviation. 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 KJSY?
- The closest alternate is Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE), about 39 nm away, followed by McCall Municipal Airport (MYL) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KJSY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 58m (244 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 6m (298 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 14m (359 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.