Jack Mc Namara Field Airport

CEC · KCEC · Crescent City, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
61 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,002 ft 11/29
Runways
2
Mag var
14E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:03 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:43 AM12:43Z
Sunrise06:14 AM13:14Z
Sunset08:32 PM03:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:03 PM04:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 05:43 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:32 PM → 05:14 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 029°downwind 299°base 209°final 119°45° entry11172935

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
119° mag · 133° true
Dimensions
5,002 × 150 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
ASP
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 299°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.925

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
124.85 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
306.3ARCATA RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 12
RunwayILS
RWY 12ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (CEC) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CEC 109.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CEC · Crescent City VORTAC 109.00 · 27X Low r087° / 0.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCEC / CEC
Coordinates
41.7789, -124.2364
Elevation
61 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
KLAMATH FALLS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 119.925 · ☎ 707-465-5458
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
OAKLAND · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Oakland Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
CEC
Attendance
ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
III A
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1943/08
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 12; REIL RWY 18, 36, & 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BORDER COAST REGIONAL ARPT AUTH
1650 DALE RUPERT ROAD, SUITE 100, CRESCENT CITY, CA
707-464-7288
Manager
SEAN ROSENTHAL
1650 DALE RUPERT RD, SUITE 100, CRESCENT CITY, CA
707-464-7288
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • A 150 FT LGTD TWR 3300 FT W CEC VOR.
  • BIRDS AND DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RIDGE LNS OF SHIFTING SAND DUNES 30-50 FT AGL AND 1000 FT OFF APCH END RWY 18.
  • TSNT PRKG RAMP ESTD WGT LIMIT 20000 LBS, FBO RAMP ESTD WGT LIMIT 60000 LBS.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 103/F/C/Y/T
  • PCR VALUE: 103/F/C/Y/T

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 12; REIL RWY 18, 36, & 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Attendance

  • OTR HRS FBO REQUIRES CALL OUT FEE.
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About KCEC

Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC · KCEC) is an airport in Crescent City, CA, at 61 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,002 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCEC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCEC have a control tower?

No. Jack Mc Namara Field Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KCEC?

Jack Mc Namara Field Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,002 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCEC?

Jack Mc Namara Field Airport is in Crescent City, CA, at an elevation of 61 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7789, -124.2364.

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