Russell County

K24 · Jamestown, KY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,010 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,010 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at K24. Nearby reporting stations: KEKQ (15 NM), KAAS (23 NM), KSME (23 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:10 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:59 AM10:59Z
Sunrise06:25 AM11:25Z
Sunset06:44 PM23:44Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:10 PM00:10Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:10 PM → 05:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:44 PM → 05:25 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 089°downwind 359°base 269°final 179°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
179° mag · 175° true
Dimensions
5,010 × 78 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 359°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
1,010 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 118 ft, 3,883 ft from threshold, 69 ft L of centerline — 31:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
36 ft
TDZ elevation
1,010 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 41k, Double wheel 59.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.6

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
124.625 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
371.925NEW HOPE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LVT 114.35
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LVT · Livingston VOR/DME 114.35 · 90Y Low r009° / 25.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
K24
Coordinates
37.0097, -85.1028
Elevation
1,010 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 119.6 · ☎ 270-343-5556
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LOUISVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LOU
Attendance
MON-SAT 0900-1700; SUN ON
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1994/01
Distance from city
2 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 4-light PAPI (left) · 35: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RUSSELL COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD
628 C SMITH ROAD, RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY
270-343-6575
Manager
BRAXTON SMITH
628 C SMITH ROAD, RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY
270-566-6010
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • CTN: DRAG STRIP 1 MI NE MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Attendance

  • CALL AMGR 270-566-6010.

Nearby airports

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About K24

Russell County (K24) is an airport in Jamestown, KY, at 1,010 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,010 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for K24, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does K24 have a control tower?

No. Russell County is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at K24?

Russell County has 1 runway; the longest is 5,010 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is K24?

Russell County is in Jamestown, KY, at an elevation of 1,010 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.0097, -85.1028.

More about K24

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open K24 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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