KNQX · NQX
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field
Key West, FloridaElevation 6 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 0873°T
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 26253°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
04/22
RWY 0432°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 22212°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
14/32
RWY 14131°T
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
RWY 32311°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is in Key West, Florida. Field elevation 6 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
Manager phone305-293-2770
AttendedDaily, 1200–0300Z
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNQX / NQX
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)MIAMI
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates24.5758, -81.6889
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.25
APP DEP
A/D
27.72
ATIS
ATIS
121.2
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.7
GND
GND
33.8
BASE OPS
OPS
34.46
PMSV METRO
PMSV
126.1
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›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++.
›JASU: (NC-10) (MSU-200)
›HOOK E28(B) (1501 FT)
›HOOK E28(B) (1202 FT)
›HOOK E28(B) (1135 FT)
›HOOK E28(B) (1500 FT)
›A-GEAR: ALL E-28(B) SHORT FLD A-G IN RAISED POSN. EXC SHORT FLD A-G DUTY RWY DERIGGED.
›OIL: -O-128-156
›RSTD: CIV ACFT LDG PMT INFO - AMGR 305-293-2250; 305-293-2779.
›RSTD: UNLGTD RAMP PARL TO TWY L.
›HAZARDOUS CARGO, TRANSIENT RAMP, AND FIGHTER RAMP LABELS.
›AVBL DURG OPS HRS.
›TFC PAT: REDUCED RWY SEPARATION STD IN EFF USN/USMC ACFT.
›AVBL 1100-0400Z++MON-SAT, SUN 1400-0000Z++.
›OT BY NOTAM; CTC ATC, C305-293-2770. FOR AIR SERVICES OR PPRS CONTACT C305-293-2779.
›MISC: EV THU ALL APCHS PRIOR TO 1030L WILL BE IAW IFR PROCS.
›FLUID: SP
›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.
›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.
›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.
›HOOK E28(B) (1501 FT)
›HOOK E28(B) (1500 FT)
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNQX have a METAR?
Yes. KNQX is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNQX have a TAF?
When KNQX issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KNQX?
KNQX sits at 6 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNQX?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.