Jefferson City Memorial Airport - JEF

Jefferson City Memorial Airport is a public airport owned by the City of Jefferson City. Located in Callaway County, Missouri, about 1.8 miles northeast of the city. Although it offers no commercial airline services, this airport is among the busiest in the state of Missouri, being home to several state government and corporate flight departments. Its airport code is JEF, and features include the main concrete runway, and an asphalt runway.

Best Time to Visit

Construction of the airport started in 1947 on 238 acres of farmland located directly opposite Missouri’s State Capitol Building. It started out with a single paved runway, about 2,500 feet in length, which saw many renovations and expansions throughout the years until it became the configuration it is today. The airport also has a terminal building, which was built in 1966, and currently has over 60-based aircrafts. Jefferson City Memorial Airport is the ideal entry point for travelers wanting to visit Jefferson City, as well as other cities and towns in Callaway County such as Holts Summit, and Kingdom City.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Travelers coming in or flying out of Jefferson City Memorial Airport can book their accommodations at the Baymont by Wyndham Jefferson City, strategically located just 1.3 miles away. A short distance away is the DoubleTree by Hilton Jefferson City, which offers state of the art amenities, comfortable rooms, and a 24-hour service desk.

The nearest airport that offers commercial airline flights is the Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, Missouri. This regional airport is the gateway of choice for passengers wishing to fly out to or fly in from Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, and Denver.