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Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field Private

NQX · KNQX · Key West, FL · 6 ft elevation · var 6W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KNQX / NQX
Coordinates
24.5758, -81.6889
Elevation
6 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
MIAMI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MIAMI (ZMA)
Flight service (FSS)
MIAMI
NOTAM facility
MIA
Attendance
ALL 1200-0300Z
Beacon
S-white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
4 E

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:13 AM10:13Z
Sunrise06:39 AM10:39Z
Sunset08:18 PM00:18Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:44 PM00:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:44 PM → 06:13 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:18 PM → 05:39 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
S-white-green · SS-SR

Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22: 4-light PAPI (left) · 08: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF1 · 26: 4-light PAPI (left) · 14: 4-light PAPI (right) · 32: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

04TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 04 · 038°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 04/22

7,001 ft × 150 ft · PEM (Fair)

Edge lights: High.

04
Heading
038° mag · 32° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
22
Heading
218° mag · 212° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 08/26

10,001 ft × 200 ft · PEM (Fair)

Edge lights: High.

08
Heading
079° mag · 73° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF1
Traffic pattern
Left
26
Heading
259° mag · 253° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 14/32

7,000 ft × 150 ft · PEM (Fair)

Edge lights: High.

14
Heading
137° mag · 131° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
32
Heading
317° mag · 311° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.25APP DEP
ATIS27.72
CLD121.2CLNC DEL
GND121.7
OPS33.8BASE OPS
PMSV34.46PMSV METRO
TWR126.1

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
NQX · Key WestTACAN113.10r236° / 0.4 NM
EYW · Key WestVORTAC113.50r095° / 6.1 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Diverse Vector Area ↗ Takeoff mins / ODP ↗

Approaches16

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
Jet (JP-5)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE

Ownership & management

Owner
US NAVY
OCEANOGRAPHIC OFC-CODE 3142, WASHINGTON, DC
Manager
COMMANDING OFFICER
NAVAL AIR STATION, KEY WEST, FL
305-293-2770

Remarks FAA

  • A-GEAR: ALL E-28(B) SHORT FLD A-G IN RAISED POSN. EXC SHORT FLD A-G DUTY RWY DERIGGED.
  • JASU: (NC-10) (MSU-200)
  • FLUID: SP
  • OIL: -O-128-156
  • RSTD: UNLGTD RAMP PARL TO TWY L.
  • TFC PAT: REDUCED RWY SEPARATION STD IN EFF USN/USMC ACFT.
  • CSTMS/AG/IMG: AVLB 1200-2000Z++ MON - SAT, WITH PRIOR COORDINATION. ACFT REQ INSPECTIONS MUST ANNOTATE ON PPR AND NOTIFY NAVY APP WHEN IN RDO CTC WITH UPDATED ETA AND REQUEST CSTMS COORDINATION, FAILURE MAY CAUSE UNDUE DELAYS WITH CSTMS LIMITED RESOURCES.
  • RSTD: PPR CTC AIR TERMINAL DSN 483-2769/2779, 305-293-2769/2779, FAX DSN 483-2355, C305-293-2355.
  • CAUTION: UNLGT RAMP PARL TO TWY I; R2916 TETHERED AEROSTAT RADAR SYSTEM OPS CONT TO 14000; KEY WEST NAS & KEY WEST INTL HAVE ADJ CLASS D; CIVIL TFC SW & NW SECTS KEY WEST NAS CLASS D; BIRD HAZ; UNMRK/UNLGT TWY OBSTN.
  • HAZARDOUS CARGO, TRANSIENT RAMP, AND FIGHTER RAMP LABELS.
  • HOT CARGO PAD UNLIT; DAY USE ONLY.
  • RSTD: PPR IS VALID FOR +/- 1 HR OF PROPOSED ETA. IF OUTSIDE OF ETA SLOT, CTC AIR TRML TO UPDATE PPR.
  • MISC: FIGHTER ACFT OPS DLY M-SA 0800-1700. TRAN ACFT PRAC APCH NOT TO INTERFERE BASIS; PPR FOR COPTER LDG TRUMBO PT - CTC BASE OPS 15 MIN PRIOR TO ETA.
  • SAR ONLY AVBL ON SAT-SUN WITH PRIOR CDN AND SKED ASP BY FRI PRIOR TO 1300Z++.
  • TRAN ALERT: EXP SVC DELAYS; NO PRIORITY BASIS; LTD MAINT 1200-2100Z++ MON-FRI; TRANS ACFT RQRG FUEL PRVD QLFYD PSNL; FLEET SVC, POTABLE WATER & BASE TRNSPN NA; CLSD FED HOL.
  • RSTD: CIV ACFT LDG PMT INFO - AMGR 305-293-2250; 305-293-2779.
  • CAUTION: RWY 04/22, 7 FT OBST 87 FT WEST OF CNTRLN. FLOLS. 758 FT FM APCH END RWY 04, DER RWY 22. ONLY C-130 (WINGSPAN 32 FT) TYPE ACFT OR SMLR MAY OPR FOR LDG AND TKOF. ALL ACFT MAY TAXI DOWN RWY 22 TIL THE DER A-G.
  • MISC: EV THU ALL APCHS PRIOR TO 1030L WILL BE IAW IFR PROCS.
  • AVBL DURG OPS HRS.
  • OT BY NOTAM; CTC ATC, C305-293-2770. FOR AIR SERVICES OR PPRS CONTACT C305-293-2779.
  • HOOK E28(B) (1500 FT)
  • HOOK E28(B) (1500 FT)
  • HOOK E28(B) (1135 FT)
  • HOOK E28(B) (1202 FT)
  • HOOK E28(B) (1501 FT)
  • HOOK E28(B) (1501 FT)
  • AVBL 1100-0400Z++MON-SAT, SUN 1400-0000Z++.

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KNQX in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KNQX

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (NQX · KNQX) is an airport in Key West, FL, at 6 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 10,001 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KNQX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KNQX have a control tower?

Yes. Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KNQX?

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field has 3 runways; the longest is 10,001 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KNQX?

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is in Key West, FL, at an elevation of 6 ft MSL. Coordinates: 24.5758, -81.6889.

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