Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) | Private Jet Hub Near Joliet

Joliet at a Glance

Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT/JOT) is a Joliet Park District general aviation field about 4 miles west of downtown Joliet, Illinois, at 582 ft MSL. It has two runways: paved Runway 13/31 at 2,821 feet and turf Runway 4/22 at 2,552 feet. The field is non-towered (CTAF 122.7), has no published instrument approaches, and no U.S. Customs. The on-field operator is run by the Joliet Park District, offering self- and full-service 100LL, Jet-A, and MOGAS. The runways are too short for typical business jets; KJOT primarily serves pistons and light turboprops.

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Joliet Regional Airport, 4200 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60436

Airport Specifications

Airport Identity
Airport Name	Joliet Regional Airport
ICAO Code	KJOT
IATA Code	JOT
FAA Identifier	JOT
Address	4200 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60436
Elevation	582 ft MSL
Coordinates	41.5178° N, 88.1755° W
Owner / Operator	City of Joliet
Phone	+1-815-741-1222
FAA Data	AirNav JOT

Operations & Facilities
Runways	12/30: 5,502 ft (Asphalt) 04/22: 4,002 ft (Asphalt)
FBOs	Joliet Aviation
Customs	No
Fuel	Jet-A, 100LL
Hours	24/7
Approaches	ILS Cat I, RNAV, VOR, Visual
Tower / Freq	118.4
Weight Limit	Short runways (longest 2,821 ft); not jet-capable
Annual Operations	40,000+

Runways & Approaches

Joliet Regional operates two runways. The primary, Runway 13/31, is 2,821 feet of asphalt (100 ft wide), and the crosswind Runway 4/22 is 2,552 feet of turf (150 ft wide). At a field elevation of 582 ft MSL, density-altitude effects are modest, but the governing factor here is length: under 2,900 feet of pavement is well below what business jets require even at light weights.

The field is non-towered (CTAF 122.7) with no published instrument approaches, so arrivals and departures are conducted under visual conditions or via approaches at nearby fields. Lewis University Airport (KLOT), roughly 6-7 nm northeast, offers a longer paved runway and instrument procedures and is the practical alternative for jet and IFR operations in the Joliet area.

FBOs & Ground Services

Full-service fixed-base operators handle private traffic here, offering Jet-A, hangarage, customs coordination, and concierge ground transportation. Arrange handling in advance for peak-season and after-hours arrivals.

Joliet Park District Airport (on-field operator)

The municipal fixed-base operator run by the Joliet Park District. Provides self- and full-service fuel (100LL, Jet-A, MOGAS), ground handling, tiedowns, a pilot lounge, restrooms, work stations, and a courtesy car. There is no national-chain FBO on the field.

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Aircraft Registered in JOLIET (30)

30 aircraft are registered to owners in JOLIET, IL according to the FAA Aircraft Registry. Showing 20 of 30. Track live flights from JOT →

N11283

CESSNA 150L · 1973

N112KV

KAITIS KEYE V PITTS 12

N1161J

AERO COMMANDER 112 · 1974

N14KV

KAITIS KEYE V HIGHLANDER · 2021

N164BR

MCNAMARA BRENT R RANS S-6ES · 2011

N169DM

AVIAT INC PITTS S-2B · 1995

N2545P

PIPER PA-22-150 · 1955

N284BM

SCHEMPP-HIRTH VENTUS B/16.6 · 1984

N3031R

CESSNA 310D · 1960

N329JF

CESSNA 172M · 1975

N3336W

PIPER PA-32-260 · 1965

N3646F

NORTH AMERICAN AT-6F · 1947

N3875K

TEMCO GC-1B · 1948

N38TE

TURBINEGROUP LLC TURBINE

N40650

MAULE M-4-220C · 1973

N4174D

PIPER PA-34-220T · 2000

N4318F

PARADROME PPG INC BARNEY · 2001

N509WT

NORTH AMERICAN T-28B · 1955

N5719K

BEECH S35 · 1964

N57MS

BOILY GILLES WAGGERO-SUPER CUBY · 1999

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Fuel Prices & Landing Fees

FBO	Jet-A Price	Notes
Joliet Aviation	$5.50–$7.00/gal	Chicago SW

Aircraft Category	Estimated Fee
Light Jet	$15–$40
Midsize Jet	$40–$80
Super-Mid Jet	$80–$125
Heavy Jet	$125–$200

Private Aviation Briefing — History, Operations & Planning

Airport Overview

Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT/JOT) is a public, Joliet Park District-owned general aviation airport about 4 miles west of downtown Joliet, in Will County, Illinois, at 582 ft MSL. It functions as a community GA field for piston aircraft, flight training, and light turboprops rather than as a business-jet gateway. The on-field operator is run by the Park District; there is no national-chain FBO.

Runway Capability

The field has a paved primary runway, 13/31, at 2,821 feet, and a turf crosswind runway, 4/22, at 2,552 feet. These lengths comfortably support single- and twin-engine pistons and many light turboprops (King Air, PC-12, TBM, Caravan) operated within their performance limits, but they are too short for typical light, midsize, or heavy business jets. Operators seeking jet access near Joliet should plan on a longer field.

Charter Considerations

Because KJOT's runways are short and unpaved on the crosswind, most on-demand jet charter to the Joliet area uses Lewis University Airport (KLOT, roughly 6-7 nm northeast), which has a longer paved runway and instrument approaches, or the Chicago-area jet fields. The Jet Finder can position turboprop lift into KJOT where runway length permits, or arrange a jet into KLOT with a short ground transfer to Joliet.

Safety & Planning

KJOT is non-towered; use CTAF 122.7 for traffic separation and position reporting. There are no published instrument approaches at the field, so arrivals depend on visual conditions or an approach to a nearby airport followed by a visual transition. Turf Runway 4/22 condition is weather-dependent and may be unusable when soft or wet. Verify NOTAMs, surface condition, and density altitude before any performance-limited operation.

Seasonal & Operational Factors

Northern Illinois weather drives scheduling. Winter brings frontal passages, low IFR ceilings, and snow that can close the turf runway, while summer afternoons can produce convective activity; morning operations are generally smoother. With no instrument approaches on the field, low-ceiling and reduced-visibility days can suspend VFR access entirely, so flexible scheduling and a planned IFR alternate are recommended.

Regional Context

Joliet sits in the Chicago metropolitan area, with O'Hare (KORD) and Midway (KMDW) the major commercial hubs and Chicago Executive (KPWK), DuPage (KDPA), and Aurora (KARR) among the larger business-aviation reliever fields. For Joliet itself, Lewis University Airport (KLOT) is the nearest field with jet-capable runway length and instrument procedures, making KJOT best suited to local GA, training, and light-turboprop use.

Nearby Airports

Airports within 150 nautical miles of Joliet Regional Airport. Useful for alternate planning, repositioning, or comparing FBO options.

Lewis University Airport

KLOT · 6 NM from KJOT

Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport

K1C5 · 11 NM from KJOT

Naper Aero Club Airport

LL10 · 13 NM from KJOT

Meadow Creek Airport

2IL9 · 18 NM from KJOT

Frequently Asked Questions

Joliet Regional Airport is designated KJOT in the FAA system. Pilots and dispatchers use this code for flight planning, weather briefings, and NOTAMs associated with the airport.

Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT) sits at 41.5178° N, 88.1755° W, near Joliet, IL. At 582 feet MSL, the airport provides general aviation access to the surrounding region.

Joliet Regional Airport has two runways. The longest, paved Runway 13/31, is 2,821 feet of asphalt; the crosswind Runway 4/22 is 2,552 feet of turf. Field elevation is 582 feet MSL. These lengths support pistons and light turboprops but are too short for typical business jets.

In practice, no. With a longest runway of just 2,821 feet (paved), KJOT is below the length business jets require even at light weights. The field is suited to piston aircraft and light turboprops. Charter passengers bound for Joliet typically use nearby Lewis University Airport (KLOT), which has a longer paved runway and instrument approaches.

Ground services are provided by the on-field operator run by the Joliet Park District. It offers self- and full-service fuel (100LL, Jet-A, MOGAS), ground handling, tiedowns, a pilot lounge, restrooms, work stations, and a courtesy car. There is no national-chain FBO on the field.

Joliet Regional Airport has a field elevation of 582 feet above mean sea level. This affects aircraft performance calculations, particularly during hot weather when density altitude increases.

No. KJOT has no published instrument approach procedures. Arrivals are flown under visual conditions or via an approach to a nearby airport followed by a visual transition. Lewis University Airport (KLOT), about 6-7 nm northeast, has published instrument approaches.

Because KJOT's runways are too short for jets, jet charter to the Joliet area is normally arranged through nearby Lewis University Airport (KLOT). The Jet Finder can source jet lift into KLOT with a short ground transfer, or turboprop lift into KJOT where runway length allows. Contact us with your route, dates, and passenger count.

Single- and twin-engine pistons, light turboprops (King Air, PC-12, TBM, Caravan) operated within performance limits, and similar general-aviation aircraft. The 2,821-foot paved runway and 2,552-foot turf runway are too short for light, midsize, or heavy jets. Turf Runway 4/22 is also weather-dependent.

No. Joliet Regional is a non-towered field. Pilots self-announce on the CTAF (122.7) for traffic separation and position reporting. Chicago Approach/Departure provides radar services in the surrounding airspace.

The Joliet Park District-run operator provides 100LL, Jet-A, and MOGAS via self-service and full-service options. A 24-hour self-serve facility is available. Contact the operator or check AirNav for current pricing before arrival.

KJOT has no U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility, so it cannot serve as a port of entry for international arrivals. International itineraries must clear customs at a designated airport of entry; the Jet Finder can plan routing through an appropriate field.

Check aviationweather.gov for current conditions at KJOT. Joliet Regional Airport's weather is influenced by IL's regional climate. Seasonal fog, wind, and precipitation patterns should be factored into flight planning.

The airport is about 4 miles west of downtown Joliet, Illinois, a short drive of roughly 10 to 15 minutes depending on your destination. The on-field operator can provide a courtesy car or directions.

Aircraft parking at Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT) typically includes tiedown space and may include hangar availability. Rates vary by facility. Contact the FBO or airport manager for current parking options.

To price a charter flight from Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT), contact The Jet Finder with your route, dates, and number of passengers. We provide all-inclusive quotes with no hidden fees. Direct operator access.

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