Key West International Airport
EYW · KEYW · Key West, FL · Towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:34 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 00:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
RWY 27LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 273° mag · 269° true
- Dimensions
- 5,076 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- CTAF
- 118.2
More details — RWY 27
- Threshold elev
- 3 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Approach obstacle
- Brush, 10 ft, 555 ft from threshold, 260 ft L of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
- Threshold crossing height
- 34 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 3 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 4,801 / 4,801 / 4,801 / 4,801 ft
- End lights
- REIL
- Arresting gear
- EMAS (arresting bed)
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,076 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Key West”Taxi & takeoff
“Key West”Departure & arrival
“Navy Key West”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (5 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 257.8 | LCL/P |
| 289.85 | APCH/S DEP/S |
| 306.9 | KEY WEST RCAG (LOW/HIGH) |
| 313.7 | APCH/P DEP/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
EYW 113.50 · NQX 113.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EYW · Key West | VORTAC | 113.50 · 82X | High | r128° / 2.9 NM |
| NQX · Key West | TACAN | 113.10 · 78X | — | r257° / 4.5 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KEYW / EYW
- Coordinates
- 24.5561, -81.7596
- Elevation
- 3 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0700-2100
- Airspace
- Class D · CLASS D SVC 0700-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
- Weather station
- ASOS · 119.675 · ☎ 863-244-0212
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MIAMI · 122.1R, 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- FSS outlet
- RCO → Miami Radio (24)
- NOTAM facility
- EYW
- Attendance
- ALL 0700-2300
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I B
- Customs / AOE
- Yes
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 2 E
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. on 118.2 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (right).
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
- LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 12 notes
General
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- R-2916 LCTD 14 NM NE OF ARPT HAS STROBE LGT, MKD BLN & CABLE TO 14000 FT.
- MIL JET TFC S & E OF ARPT; ACFT ENTERING TFC AREA FM SE THRU W.
- ENTER TFC AREA BLW 2000 FT; REFER TO MIAMI VFR TAC FOR SUG VFR FLYWAY RTES.
- NOISE SENSITIVE AREA; USE NBAA NOISE ABATEMENT PROC OTR TIMES; ENG RUNUPS IN DSGND AREA ON TWY A BTN TWY B10 & TWY B11; NO OPS 2300-0700 .
- PPR FOR WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118 FT OR EXCEEDING RWY WT BRG CPTY - AMGR.
- VFR DEP MNTN RWY HDG TIL RCHG FLD BOUNDARY THEN EXACT TURN N OR S.
- TWY B5 NOT VSB FM ATCT.
- FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 370/F/B/X/T
Lighting
- ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
Obstructions
- RWY 09 APRCH SLP 46:1 TO MKD DSPLCD THR.
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Nearby airports
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About KEYW
Key West International Airport (EYW · KEYW) is an airport in Key West, FL, at 3 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,076 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KEYW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KEYW have a control tower?
Yes. Key West International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KEYW?
Key West International Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,076 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KEYW?
Key West International Airport is in Key West, FL, at an elevation of 3 ft MSL. Coordinates: 24.5561, -81.7596.
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