Draft:Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport
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Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (ICAO: KJGG) is a privately owned, public-use, airport in Williamsburg, Virginia. In 2024 it was renamed in honor of the Waltrip family, which opened the airport in 1970.[1] The airport is one of a few public-use, privately owned, airports in Virginia.[2] It was formerly known as Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport.
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Serves | Williamsburg, Virginia | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 49 ft / 15 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37°14′21″N 076°42′58″W / 37.23917°N 76.71611°W | ||||||||||
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  JGG Location of airport in Virginia | |||||||||||
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Facilities and aircraft
[edit]Waltrip Williamsburg Executive has one runway designated 13/31. Both Jet A and Avgas fuel is for sale at the fixed-base operator (FBO). There also exist facilities for major powerplant and airframe repair on the field.[3]
As of January of 2025, there are 77 aircraft based at the airport.[3] For the 12-month period preceding 31 December 2018, the airport recorded 29,280 operations: 90% general aviation, 9% air taxi, and 1% military.[4]
The airport is host to Williamsburg Flight Center, a local flight school and air tour company with maintenance capabilities, as well as Charly's Airport Restaurant. Rental cars and bicycles are also available for rental.
References
[edit]- ^ Dillon, Sharon. "About KJGG|KJGG". Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ Appel, Jillian (2 October 2024). "Williamsburg Jamestown Airport Renamed Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport". Williamsburg Yorktown Daily. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ a b Federal Aviation Administration (30 January 2025). "FAA Airport Form 5010 for JGG".
- ^ Federal Aviation Administration (5 September 2023). "FAA Airport Form 5010 for JGG" (PDF). Retrieved 31 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport, official site
- Charly's Airport Restaurant, local business
- Williamsburg Flight Center, local business
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for JGG
- AirNav airport information for KJGG
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS current weather observations
- SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures
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