Drive time to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS)

Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS / KJMS) is a medium-sized airport serving Jamestown, North Dakota. It sits 1,500 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 6,502 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Fargo, ND — the airport lies about 89 miles west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to JMS from cities near Jamestown

The 4 largest population centres within 90 miles of JMS. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Jamestown Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Devils Lake, ND 82 mi south Get drive time →
Houghton, SD 84 mi north Get drive time →
West Fargo, ND 84 mi west Get drive time →
Fargo, ND 89 mi west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near JMS

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

JMS at a glance

IATA code
JMS
ICAO code
KJMS
Serving
Jamestown, North Dakota
Elevation
1,500 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
6,502 ft
Coordinates
46.9297, -98.6782
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from JMS

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from JMS, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like JMS, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in North Dakota

See all 8 airports in North Dakota →

FAQ

Questions about driving to JMS

How long does it take to drive to JMS?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Jamestown Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 4 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Jamestown?

Jamestown Regional Airport uses the IATA code JMS and the ICAO code KJMS. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 1,500 feet above sea level.

How far is JMS from Fargo?

Fargo, ND is about 89 miles from JMS in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Fargo as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near JMS?

Within 200 miles: DVL (83 mi), FAR (88 mi), BIS (98 mi), GFK (99 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from JMS?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to JMS. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.