Airports / Virginia / JYO
Leesburg Executive Airport.
Leesburg, Virginia · 390 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KJYO
IATA JYO
0
Operators based
390
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Leesburg Executive Airport, listed as KJYO / JYO, is a general aviation field in Leesburg, Virginia. The field lies at an elevation of 390 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
JYO has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 9 nm), Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ, 22 nm), and Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB, 28 nm). JYO offers a single 5,499-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Washington DC, VA destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from JYO, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KJYO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Kuhn Jet Center Leesburg
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- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-21:00
- Unicom 131.2
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KJYO
IATA
JYO
FAA / Local
KJYO
Elevation
390 ft
Coordinates
39.0780° N · 77.5575° 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 VA fields
state range 10–3,793 ft
At 390 ft, JYO sits higher than 57% of the 56 Virginia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,499 ft
- 175,499 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,499 ft
JYO's 5,499 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. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmIADWashington Dulles International AirportDulles
- 22nmMNZManassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis FieldManassas
- 28nmMRBEastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd FieldMartinsburg
- 28nmDCARonald Reagan Washington National AirportWashington
- 28nmDAADavison Army Air FieldFort Belvoir
- 36nmADWJoint Base AndrewsCamp Springs
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKJYO · Leesburg Executive Airport · Leesburg, VA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JYO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 193 nm | 51m |
| Boston (BED) | 350 nm | 1h 13m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 468 nm | 1h 29m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 503 nm | 1h 34m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 755 nm | 2h 9m |
| Miami (MIA) | 809 nm | 2h 17m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,007 nm | 2h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,042 nm | 2h 49m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JYO?
- Leesburg Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,499 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 JYO?
- Leesburg Executive Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Leesburg Executive Airport?
- One FBO serves JYO: Kuhn Jet Center Leesburg. 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 JYO?
- The closest alternate is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 9 nm away, followed by Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JYO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 13m (350 nm), Nashville about 1h 29m (468 nm), Chicago about 1h 34m (503 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.