JHW Airport (Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Scheduled airline service ended years ago at Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport (IATA: JHW, ICAO: KJHW), leaving the field at 1,723 feet in New York's far south-western corner entirely to general aviation. No freight is handled here: there is no cargo terminal, no freighter or express operation and no customs office on the field. Users are business and private aircraft, flight training, air ambulance work and seasonal traffic tied to the Chautauqua Institution and the surrounding lake country. Air cargo for the region between Lake Erie and the Allegheny forests routes through Buffalo Niagara (BUF), around ninety minutes north via I-86 and US-62, which is also where customs brokers for cross-border traffic with Canada are based. Larger and intercontinental consignments go through Cleveland (CLE) or Pittsburgh (PIT), each roughly two to three hours away by road, while nearer Erie (ERI) offers no meaningful cargo handling either. Jamestown is better known for Lucille Ball, born here and celebrated with a museum and an annual comedy festival, than for logistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport?▼

The IATA code of Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is JHW. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport located?▼

Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is located in Jamestown, US.

What is the ICAO code of Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is KJHW. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport?▼

Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is at an elevation of 525 meters (1723 ft) above sea level.

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