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Small airport

Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field

ICAO KNJWLocal NJW🇺🇸 Preston
Coordinates
32.7985°N, 88.8343°W
Elevation
539 ft (164 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:33
Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:32

About 14h 3m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field

Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field is a small airport in Preston, United States (ICAO KNJW). It sits at an elevation of 539 ft (164 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 7,976 ft / 2,431 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Gray Field (49MS), about 5.2 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

KNJW

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 317,976 ft / 2,431 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DMERIDIAN APP/DEP27.640 MHz
MISCNAVY MC CAIN TWR34.020 MHz
TWRBRAVO TWR118.475 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MERIDIAN CLASS DClass DControlledGND3000 ft MSL
MERIDIAN 1 WEST INT SR-2300 SUN-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger8000 ft MSLFL180

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field?

The ICAO code for Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field is KNJW.

Where is Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field located?

Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field is small airport located in Preston, United States, at an elevation of 539 ft (164 m).

How many runways does Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field have?

Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field has 1 runway, the longest being 7,976 ft / 2,431 m.

What time zone is Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field in?

Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field is approximately 2.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field?

The nearest airport to Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field is Gray Field (49MS), about 5.2 nm to the w, followed by McLain-Calico Airport and Barrett Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.