KYKM · YKM
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
Yakima, WashingtonElevation 1,099 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 0460°T
Landing length (LDA)3,835 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,835 / 3,835 / 3,835 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 22240°T
Landing length (LDA)3,835 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,835 / 3,835 / 3,835 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
09/27
RWY 09110°T
Landing length (LDA)7,604 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,604 / 7,604 / 7,604 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27290°T
Landing length (LDA)7,604 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,604 / 7,604 / 7,604 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field is in Yakima, Washington. Field elevation 1,099 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerCHRISTOPHER HOPKINS
Manager phone509-575-6149
AttendedDaily, 0600 – 2000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKYKM / YKM
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.5682, -120.5440
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF133.250
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.8
CHINOOK APP/DEP
A/D
125.25
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
CLNC DEL
CLD
133.25
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
122.5
SEATTLE RDO
RDO
133.25
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SURF CONDS UNMON 2400-0500L
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 09/27; MALSR RY 27 - CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 814/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 282/F/D/X/T
›RY 04/22 SOME SPALLING AND RAVELING.
›RWY 4/22 MIRL, REILS AND PAPIS OTS WHEN TWR CLOSED.
›TWY B FM APCH END OF RY 22 TO TWY A RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 79 FT OR LESS.
›PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 509-575-6149/6150.
›BE ALERT: BIRDS IN VICINTY OF YAKIMA RIVER 5 NM E OF APCH TO 27.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
›REFLECTORS ON TWY C ONLY.
›TWY B1 AND TWY B2 TWY LIGHTS OTS WHEN TWR CLOSED.
›TWY B LIGHTS SOUTH OF RWY 9/27 OTS WHEN TWR CLOSED.
›MAIN TERMINAL RAMP RESTRICTED TO AIR CARRIER AIRCRAFT ONLY. RESTRICTED AREA OUTLINED WITH RED MARKINGS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KYKM have a METAR?
Yes. KYKM is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KYKM have a TAF?
When KYKM 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 KYKM?
KYKM sits at 1,099 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KYKM?
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.