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John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport

Johnstown, United States

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John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport

Johnstown, United States

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KJST

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2284 ft

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Regional airport serving southwestern Pennsylvania's Johnstown area.

Opened

1948

Location

Johnstown, United States

John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST/KJST) is a public airport located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, serving the Johnstown metropolitan area. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,284 feet above sea level, it is one of the higher-elevation commercial airports in the eastern United States. The airport has historically received Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidies, which have supported scheduled commercial airline service to the region. It was named in honor of the late U.S. Representative John Murtha, a powerful Pennsylvania congressman who secured significant federal funding for the facility. The airport features a single runway and handles both commercial and general aviation traffic. Its federal funding history has made it a subject of public debate regarding government spending on smaller regional airports.

Terminals

The airport has a single, modest passenger terminal building serving its limited commercial and general aviation operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation to downtown Johnstown is available via rental cars and taxi services, with the airport located approximately 6 miles from the city center.

Airlines here

Commercial service has historically been provided through Essential Air Service contracts, with carriers such as American Eagle and later smaller regional operators serving routes to major hubs.

Notable facts

›Named after U.S. Representative John Murtha, who secured substantial federal appropriations for the airport.
›Received significant federal funding, making it a notable example cited in debates over Essential Air Service spending.
›Sits at an elevation of approximately 2,284 feet MSL, making it one of the higher commercial airports in the eastern U.S.
›Operates under Essential Air Service subsidies to maintain commercial connectivity for the region.
›Has a single primary runway serving both commercial and general aviation traffic.

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Airlines serving this airport

United Airlines

Routes

JST → AOOUA · SF3

JST → IADUA · SF3

Aircraft operating here

Saab SF340A/B2 routes

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