KNQX -- Key West Nas (boca Chica Fld)
Key West, FL, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | (307.025) |
|---|---|
| NAVY KEY WEST TOWER: | 118.575 (305.95, 340.25) |
| NAVY KEY WEST GROUND: | 121.7 (336.45) |
| NAVY KEY WEST APPROACH: | 124.025, 126.575 (289.85, 313.7) |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 121.2 (357.4) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| BASE OPS: | (338.15) |
| LCL/S: | (361.25) |
| PMSV METRO: | (343.5) |
| ASOS at EYW (4.1 W): | 863-244-0212 |
- Approach/Departure service provided by key west NAS OT miami ARTCC on frequencies 133.5/306.9 (key west RCAG) when Navy key west approach control is closed.
- SFA.
- Aircraft overflying simpl, acruz, canoa and maxim shall contact miami ARTCC 10 minutes prior to crossing the miami FIR on 132.2 / 323.1.
Runways
Runway 08/26
| Dimensions | 10001 x 200 feet / 3048 x 61 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Porous Friction Course / in Fair Condition | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 08 | Runway 26 | |
| Coordinates | N24°34.35' / W81°42.00' | N24°34.83' / W81°40.28' |
| Elevation | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 73° True | 253° True |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ALSF-I | |
Runway 04/22
| Dimensions | 7001 x 150 feet / 2134 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Porous Friction Course / in Fair Condition | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 04 | Runway 22 | |
| Coordinates | N24°33.94' / W81°41.75' | N24°34.93' / W81°41.09' |
| Elevation | 3.3 | 5.5 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 32° True | 212° True |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ||
Runway 14/32
| Dimensions | 7000 x 150 feet / 2134 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Porous Friction Course / in Fair Condition | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 14 | Runway 32 | |
| Coordinates | N24°34.74' / W81°41.53' | N24°33.98' / W81°40.58' |
| Elevation | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 131° True | 311° True |
| Markings | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition | Non-Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4R (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | ||
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N24°34.48' / W81°41.20' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 4 miles E of Key West, FL. |
| Elevation | 5.7 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 6° W |
Operations
| Airport Use | Private use |
|---|---|
| Activation Date | February 1944 |
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | No |
| Beacon | SWG — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| A.R.T.C.C. | MIAMI |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | MIAMI |
| NOTAMs Facility | MIA (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | MIAMI |
| Attendance | ALL/ALL/1200-0300Z |
| Airspace | CLASS D SVC 1200-0300Z++, OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM; OTHER TIMES CLASS G |
Ownership
| Ownership | National |
|---|---|
| Owner |
US NAVY
OCEANOGRAPHIC OFC-CODE 3142
WASHINGTON, DC 20373
|
| Manager |
COMMANDING OFFICER
NAVAL AIR STATION
KEY WEST, FL 33040
305-293-2770
|
Services Available
| Fuel | J5 |
|---|
Remarks
- A-GEAR: all E-28(B) short FLD A-G in raised posn. Except short FLD A-G duty runway derigged.
- Jasu: (NC-10) (MSU-200)
- Fluid: SP
- Oil: -O-128-156
- Restricted: unlighted ramp parl to taxiway L.
- Traffic pattern: reduced runway separation standard in EFF USN/Usmc aircraft.
- Cstms/AG/IMG: avlb 1200-2000Z++ monitor - SAT, with prior coordination. Aircraft require inspections must annotate on prior permission required and notify Navy approach when in RDO contact with updated ETA and request cstms coordination, failure may cause undue delays with cstms limited resources.
- Restricted: prior permission required contact air terminal DSN 483-2769/2779, 305-293-2769/2779, fax DSN 483-2355, C305-293-2355.
- Caution: unlgt ramp parl to taxiway I; R2916 tethered aerostat radar system operations cont to 14000; Key west NAS & key west intl have ADJ Class D; Civil traffic southwest & northwest sects key west NAS Class D; Bird HAZ; Unmrk/Unlgt taxiway obstruction.
- Hazardous cargo, transient ramp, and fighter ramp labels.
- Hot cargo pad unlit; Day use only.
- Restricted: prior permission required is valid for +/- 1 hour of proposed ETA. If outside of ETA slot, contact air terminal to update prior permission required.
- Miscellaneous: fighter aircraft operations DLY M-SA 0800-1700. Tran aircraft prac approach not to interfere basis; Prior permission required for copter landing trumbo PT - contact base operations 15 minimum prior to ETA.
- SAR only available on SAT-SUN with prior CDN and scheduled ASP by FRI prior to 1300Z++.
- Tran alert: EXP service delays; No priority basis; LTD maintenance 1200-2100Z++ MON-FRI; Trans aircraft rqrg fuel prvd qlfyd psnl; Fleet service, potable water & base trnspn NA; Closed federal HOL.
- Restricted: civil aircraft landing PMT information - airport manager 305-293-2250; 305-293-2779.
- Caution: runway 04/22, 7 ft obstacle 87 ft west of centerline. Flols. 758 ft from approach end runway 04, DER runway 22. Only C-130 (wingspan 32 ft) type aircraft or smlr may operate for landing and takeoff. All aircraft may taxi down runway 22 until the DER A-G.
- Miscellaneous: EV THU all apchs prior to 1030L will be IAW IFR procs.
- Available durg operations hours.
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