JW’s BBQ – Cherokee County Airport (KJSO)

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JW’s BBQ is a restaurant a short drive from Cherokee County Airport (KJSO) in Jacksonville, Texas. The menu is BBQ. I last verified this listing in October 2026.

Flying in to KJSO

  • Runway 14/32: 5,006 ft x 75 ft, asphalt, lighted
  • Field elevation: 677 ft MSL
  • CTAF: 122.7 (non-towered)
  • ATIS/AWOS: AWOS 119.075
  • Fuel: check the chart supplement

You will need ground transportation from KJSO. Call the FBO ahead to reserve the crew car. Most crew cars are first come, first served with a time limit, and it is customary to buy fuel and top off the car. If you are not sure the field has one, airportcourtesycars.com keeps a list.

Hank’s notes

KJSO has two courtesy cars.

— Hank Gibson, CFI/CFII/MEI, Texas Top Aviation

Fly-in restaurants near KJSO

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Flying to KJSO: questions pilots ask

Is there a restaurant at Cherokee County Airport (KJSO)?
Yes. JW’s BBQ is a restaurant a short drive from Cherokee County Airport in Jacksonville, Texas. It serves BBQ. I last verified it in October 2026.
Can you walk to JW’s BBQ from the ramp?
No. JW’s BBQ is a short drive from KJSO, so you will need the FBO crew car or a ride. Call the FBO ahead to reserve the car; most are first come, first served with a time limit.
What are the hours at JW’s BBQ?
I do not have published hours for JW’s BBQ. Call ahead on the day you fly, and check the chart supplement for airport hours.
What do I need to know to fly into KJSO?
The longest runway is 14/32 at 5,006 ft, asphalt, the field is non-towered with CTAF 122.7, field elevation is 677 ft MSL, check the chart supplement for fuel. Check NOTAMs before you go.

Before you go

Restaurant hours change, and airport restaurants close more often than most. Call ahead on the day you fly. Check NOTAMs and the chart supplement for KJSO for runway closures, fuel availability and after-hours procedures.

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