Runway 19 Departure KJAC local VFR procedures
Not for navigation. Verify against the official sources linked below before flight.
vfr departure Airport sponsor published verified 2026-08-28 (42 d ago)
Published by the airport sponsor; voluntary unless ATC assigns it. If ATC assigns this route to you in Class B, C or D airspace, that assignment is an ATC instruction and compliance is required (14 CFR 91.123) — and “unable” remains available to the pilot in command.
Left 45° turn as soon as practical to avoid the residential area; on course after 8,500 MSL; avoid northwest climbs over the park.
The route
- Make a left 45° turn as soon as practical after takeoff to avoid overflight of the residential area
- Proceed on course after reaching 8,500 MSL
- Avoid northwest climbs over GTNP
When it applies
- Departing 19 Published under "Runway 19" on the noise abatement card; the airport's Pilot Information page adds that 19 is the preferred departure runway
Source text, verbatim
VFR DEPARTURES Aircraft operators are asked to plan their arrival and departure routing from and to the south of the Airport. Departures to the south are preferred. However, these voluntary procedures are subject to air traffic control, pilot discretion, weather conditions, other air traffic and safety concerns. Runway 19 Make a left 45° turn as soon as practical after takeoff to avoid overflight of the residential area. Proceed on course after reaching 8,500 MSL. Avoid northwest climbs over GTNP. [Pilot Information page adds:] Runway 19 is the preferred departure runway.
The text above is the published source wording and is authoritative over any summary on this page.
Sources
- Jackson Hole Airport — Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures (Current Version 8-3-2023) Jackson Hole Airport · retrieved 2026-08-28
- Jackson Hole Airport — Pilot Information Jackson Hole Airport · retrieved 2026-08-28
- FAA Chart Supplement remark via NASR 28-day subscription, cycle 06 Aug 2026 (APT_RMK, JAC: "NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT FOR ACFT DEPARTURES ON RWY 19") Federal Aviation Administration · retrieved 2026-08-28