Joseph State

JSY · KJSY · Joseph, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4,126 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,202 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:06 PM
EventLocal (PST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:59 AM13:59Z
Sunrise06:29 AM14:29Z
Sunset04:35 PM00:35Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
05:06 PM01:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
05:06 PM → 05:59 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
05:35 PM → 05:29 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 064°downwind 334°base 244°final 154°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
154° mag · 167° true
Dimensions
5,202 × 60 ft
TPA
5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 334°) on the 45° at 5,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
4,063 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 61 ft, 1,470 ft from threshold, 30 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
43 ft
TDZ elevation
4,105 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: 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
123.775

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
123.95 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.55COTTONWOOD RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BKE 115.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BKE · Baker City VOR/DME 115.30 · 100X High r017° / 39 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KJSY / JSY
Coordinates
45.3595, -117.2538
Elevation
4,126 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 123.775 · ☎ 541 432 0458
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
MC MINNVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MMV
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1945/10
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 15; PAPI RWY 15; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. on 122.8 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 15: 2-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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
OREGON DEPT. OF AVIATION
3040 25TH ST SE, SALEM, OR
503-378-4880
Manager
STATE AIRPORTS MGR
3040 25TH ST SE, SALEM, OR
503-378-4880
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • DURING SOUTH TAKEOFFS, POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS DOWNDRAFTS SOUTH OF ARPT UNDER SOUTH WND CONDITIONS.
  • POSS DEER ON ARPT USE CTN.
  • PLINES NEAR RY 33 AER UNMARKED.
  • RUNWAY ENDS NOT VISIBLE FROM EACH OTHER.
  • SURFACE CONDITIONS NOT REPORTED.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 15; PAPI RWY 15; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.
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About KJSY

Joseph State (JSY · KJSY) is an airport in Joseph, OR, at 4,126 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,202 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KJSY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KJSY have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KJSY?

Joseph State has 1 runway; the longest is 5,202 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KJSY?

Joseph State is in Joseph, OR, at an elevation of 4,126 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.3595, -117.2538.

More about KJSY

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 KJSY 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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