Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO)
More about Leesburg Executive Airport
Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO/JYO) is the private-aviation gateway for Leesburg, Virginia, opening Washington travel from a quieter Loudoun County setting. From the aircraft steps, the arrival feels tied to the town rather than absorbed into a larger airport complex.
On arrival, the appeal is the simpler shape of the day: step down, meet the arranged car, and move straight into Leesburg without the choreography of a commercial terminal. The town’s historic center and Virginia countryside give the field a local sense of arrival, while the charter plan stays organized around the passenger rather than the concourse.
For flight planning, KJYO is identified by ICAO KJYO and IATA JYO, with a longest runway of 5,500 feet. Its listed destination coverage is Washington, making the field a focused option for itineraries tied to the capital region from Leesburg, Virginia.
Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD), Hamilton Municipal Airport (KMNZ), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), and Washington International Airport (KBWI) also serve Washington itineraries. A private traveler may still choose KJYO when the day is centered on Leesburg itself or when a Virginia-side arrival better fits the ground plan; the choice is not about diminishing the alternatives, but about matching the arrival point to the purpose of the trip.
Beyond the airport, Leesburg has the scale of a working county-seat town: courthouse streets, brick storefronts, and the character of Loudoun wine country nearby. For guests moving between Washington obligations and a quieter Virginia base, that sense of place is the reason to make the field part of the itinerary.
“We confirm the operating plan against KJYO’s 5,500-foot runway and secure preferred arrival/departure timing first; firm dates early help widen aircraft choice for Washington-area schedules.”
Quick Facts
Leesburg Executive Airport at a glance
- ICAO
- KJYO
- IATA
- JYO
- Location
- Leesburg, Virginia, United States
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
Destinations served by KJYO
Other airports serving the same destinations as KJYO
Leesburg Executive Airport is not the only airport recorded against these destinations. The fields below serve the same cities — weigh them against the facts above before deciding where to fly.
- 5,000 ft longest runway
- Also serves Washington
- 6,869 ft longest runway
- Also serves Washington
- 11,501 ft longest runway
- Also serves Washington
- 10,502 ft longest runway
- Also serves Washington
Planning a charter through KJYO
- Confirm the airport
- Quotes for this trip are issued against Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
- Share the wider itinerary
- Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around Leesburg, Virginia, United States, and the schedule is built to fit it.
- Runway on record
- The longest runway recorded for this airport is 5,500 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.
Common questions about Leesburg Executive Airport charter
Can I charter a private jet into KJYO for a Washington-area trip?
Leesburg Executive Airport serves Washington from Leesburg, Virginia, making it a practical private-charter option when your schedule is tied to the capital region or to Loudoun County.
What runway information matters for charter planning at this field?
Leesburg Executive Airport has a longest runway of 5,500 feet; your charter advisor will match the aircraft and operating plan to the trip details rather than assume suitability from runway length alone.
Why might I use KJYO instead of KIAD, KMNZ, KDCA, or KBWI?
A traveler might choose Leesburg Executive Airport over Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD), Hamilton Municipal Airport (KMNZ), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), or Washington International Airport (KBWI) when Leesburg, Virginia is the better fit for the ground itinerary or when the trip benefits from arriving at a dedicated local field serving Washington.
Which airport codes should my assistant or flight department use?
Use KJYO for ICAO and JYO for IATA when discussing Leesburg Executive Airport with your charter advisor or flight department.
Are published charter routes required to book through KJYO?
Charter itineraries through Leesburg Executive Airport are arranged around the trip request; the provided destination coverage is Washington, so the desk will quote the schedule and aircraft against that plan.
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