James A Rhodes
JRO · KJRO · Jackson, OH · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:57 PM
| Event | Local (EST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:31 AM | 11:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:59 AM | 11:59Z |
| Sunset | 05:29 PM | 22:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:57 PM | 22:57Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 19LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 190° mag · 185° true
- Dimensions
- 5,201 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
- CTAF
- 122.7
Enter the left downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 19
- Threshold elev
- 726 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 225 ft R of centerline
- Threshold crossing height
- 45 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 726 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,201 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
Taxi & takeoff
Departure & arrival
“Huntington”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)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 270.1 | APCH/P DEP/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
XUB 112.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XUB · Yellow Bud | VOR | 112.50 | Low | r155° / 37.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KJRO / JRO
- Coordinates
- 38.9814, -82.5778
- Elevation
- 726 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Weather station
- AWOS-3PT · 118.825 · ☎ 740-286-1760
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DAYTON · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- JRO
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1400
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1961/11
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01 & 19 OPR CONSLY. on 122.7 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 01: 4-light PAPI (right) · 19: 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-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Avionics, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 9 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC HUNTINGTON ATCT AT 304-453-2490.
- DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
Runways
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
Lighting
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01 & 19 OPR CONSLY.
Fuel
- 100LL & JET A1+ AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.
Obstructions
- 15 FT ROAD, 0-200 FT DIST, 225 FT R.
- APCH SLP 13:1 TO DTHR OVR 171 FT TREE, 2289 FT DIST, 289 FT L.
Contact
- CELL 740-418-8963.
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About KJRO
James A Rhodes (JRO · KJRO) is an airport in Jackson, OH, at 726 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,201 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KJRO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KJRO have a control tower?
No. James A Rhodes is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at KJRO?
James A Rhodes has 1 runway; the longest is 5,201 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KJRO?
James A Rhodes is in Jackson, OH, at an elevation of 726 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9814, -82.5778.
More about KJRO
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