Johnston Regional Airport (IATA: JNX, ICAO: KJNX, FAA LID: JNX) is a public, county-owned airport located in Smithfield, North Carolina. The airport is located 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of downtown Smithfield. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2025–2029, which categorized it as a regional general aviation facility.
History The airport's activation date was in June 1978. Aero Contractors was a private charter company which was based at the airport provided discreet air transport services for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).Larry Siems, "CIA rendition flights from rustic North Carolina called to account by citizens", The Guardian, 17 Jan 2018. Duke Life Flight is based at the airport. In 2023, the airport was recognized as the busiest airport for general aviation operations in North Carolina. It also is the fourth busiest airport overall, after Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro.
Services The airport does not have any scheduled operations.
Future developments In 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration stated the airport has to build a control tower within the next five years.
See also
List of airports in North Carolina
References
External links https://www.johnstonnc.gov/jnx/index.cfm