Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (KJHW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport in Jamestown, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (KJHW) is a regional airport serving Jamestown, NY at 1,723 ft. KJHW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 13, 25, 31), longest 5,300 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KJHW in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 500 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 500 ft.
SPECI KJHW 130620Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM OVC005 19/ A2997 RMK AO2 CIG 003V007
What changed at KJHW?
Since the 0605Z (2:05 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KJHW
KJHW is currently IFR with winds from 200° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 1,723 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KJHW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 5,300 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 13 | 4,499 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 31 | 4,499 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 07 | 5,300 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 500 ft.
KJHW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport in Jamestown, NY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KJHW is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KJHW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OYM UA /OV SLT/TM 0359/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
OYM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV BFD/TM 0232/FL310/TP B752/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFDLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0232Reported at 02:32 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV SLT/TM 0210/FL330/TP B712/TB MOD
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
OLE UA /OV OLE045015/TM 0209/FL110/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110/RM ZOB
OLE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLE045015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110Turbulence: light chop - moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
HGR UA /OV TDT/TM 0134/FL160/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 160/RM ZOB
HGR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TDTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOP 160Turbulence: occasional light chop 160.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
JHW UA /OV JHW/TM 0132/FL350/TP MULT/TB CONS LGT CHOP 280-370/RM ZOB
JHW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JHWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP MULTAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 280-370Turbulence: continuous light chop 28,000–37,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC290025/TM 0115/FL210/TP BCS3/TB LGT/RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC290025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0115Reported at 01:15 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC180020/TM 0056/FL290/TP CRJ9/TB CONS MOD CHOP 290/RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EAST TO LIGHT CHOP
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC180020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous moderate chop 290.RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EA…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJHW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJHW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 39 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
- 25
- 56%
- 31
- 22%
- 07
- 13%
- 13
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0555Z (1:55 AM EDT)
TAF KJHW 130555Z 1306/1406 21005KT P6SM BKN003 FM130800 21004KT 6SM BR OVC003 FM131000 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN003 FM131300 24004KT 4SM BR BKN003 FM131500 26007KT P6SM BKN015 PROB30 1319/1320 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM132000 28008KT P6SM BKN025 PROB30 1320/1401 4SM -TSRA OVC015CB FM140100 31008KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KJHW
- IATA
- JHW
- FAA LID
- JHW
- City
- Jamestown
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,723 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.1542, -79.2540
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 59m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KJHW
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJHW reported VFR conditions during about 64.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 184 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.3 kt, calm 8.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35.6 | 34.1 | 19.8 | 10.6 |
| Feb | 44.9 | 30.2 | 16.5 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 59.8 | 21.4 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 69.3 | 16.5 | 8.4 | 5.8 |
| May | 76.0 | 12.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 75.4 | 13.6 | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 78.7 | 11.1 | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 76.3 | 11.9 | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 70.9 | 14.7 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
| Oct | 65.3 | 18.3 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 57.6 | 24.9 | 10.3 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 36.8 | 33.9 | 17.0 | 12.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 8.0 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJHW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport in Jamestown, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KJHW weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KJHW?+
KJHW has 4 runways: 07, 13, 25, 31; the longest is 5,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJHW report its own weather?+
Yes. Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJHW have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KJHW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KJHW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJHW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KJHW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (KJHW) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (KJHW)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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