Joliet Regional

JOT · KJOT · Joliet, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
582 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,821 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
3W

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:25 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:08 AM11:08Z
Sunrise06:36 AM11:36Z
Sunset06:57 PM23:57Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:25 PM00:25Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:25 PM → 06:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:57 PM → 05:36 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 040°downwind 310°base 220°final 130°45° entry13223104

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
130° mag · 127° true
Dimensions
2,821 × 100 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (right) (3.5°)
Displaced thr
100 ft
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
581 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 21 ft, 373 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
41 ft
TDZ elevation
582 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 8k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.975

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Chicago”
App/Dep
119.35 initial contact

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
354.075APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

JOT 112.30 · EON 113.20 · DPA 114.55 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JOT · Joliet VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r103° / 6.6 NM
EON · Peotone VORTAC 113.20 · 79X Low r309° / 22.8 NM
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r159° / 23.7 NM
CGT · Chicago Heights VORTAC 114.20 · 89X Low r269° / 27.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KJOT / JOT
Coordinates
41.5177, -88.1754
Elevation
582 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.975 · ☎ 815-730-9560
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
JOT
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1800; SAT 0700-1300; SUN UNATND
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RY 13/31 PRESET ON LOW INTST - TO ACTVT INCR INTST PAPI RY 13; MIRL RY 13/31 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: 4-light PAPI (right).

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, MOGAS
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOLIET PARK DISTRICT
4000 W JEFFERSON, JOLIET, IL
815-741-7275
Manager
JENNIFER MCFARLAND
4000 W JEFFERSON, JOLIET, IL
815-741-7267
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.

Runways

  • RWY 04 /22 MKD WITH TIRES PAINTED WHITE; THLD MKD WITH WHITE GRAVEL. RWY 13/31 MARKINGS FADED.

Lighting

  • MIRL RY 13/31 PRESET ON LOW INTST - TO ACTVT INCR INTST PAPI RY 13; MIRL RY 13/31 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 16:1 TO DTHR. +51 RT TREE, DIST 827 FT, 45 RT L, APPROACH SLOPE 16:1 TO DISLACE THHD.
  • APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DTHR.
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About KJOT

Joliet Regional (JOT · KJOT) is an airport in Joliet, IL, at 582 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,821 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KJOT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KJOT have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KJOT?

Joliet Regional has 2 runways; the longest is 2,821 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KJOT?

Joliet Regional is in Joliet, IL, at an elevation of 582 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5177, -88.1754.

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