Key West NAS (Boca Chica Field) Private

NQX · KNQX · Key West, FL · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
6 ft MSL
Longest runway
10,001 ft 08/26
Runways
3
Mag var
6W
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:50 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:51 AM10:51Z
Sunrise07:14 AM11:14Z
Sunset07:28 PM23:28Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:50 PM23:50Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:50 PM → 06:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:28 PM → 06:14 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 047°downwind 317°base 227°final 137°45° entry142226320804

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
137° mag · 131° true
Dimensions
7,000 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
PEM
Lights
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
3 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
45 ft
TDZ elevation
4 ft
Arresting gear
E28

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: High.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Navy Key West”
Clearance — primary
121.2

Taxi & takeoff

“Navy Key West”
Ground — primary
121.7
Tower — primary
118.575

Departure & arrival

“Navy Key West”
App/Dep
124.025 126.575 secondary

Also

Flight service
133.5 LOW
Emergency
121.5

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (12 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
243.0EMERG
289.85APCH/S DEP/S
305.95LCL/P
306.9KEY WEST RCAG (LOW/HIGH)
307.025ATIS
313.7APCH/P DEP/P
336.45GND/P
338.15BASE OPS
340.25LCL/P
343.5PMSV METRO
357.4CD/P
361.25LCL/S

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

Nearby navigation aids

NQX 113.10 · EYW 113.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
NQX · Key West TACAN 113.10 · 78X r239° / 0.4 NM
EYW · Key West VORTAC 113.50 · 82X High r095° / 6.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Arrivals
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KNQX / NQX
Coordinates
24.5746, -81.6866
Elevation
6 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
MIAMI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
1200-0300Z++, OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM.
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 1200-0300Z++, OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 307.025
ARTCC
MIAMI (ZMA)
Flight service (FSS)
MIAMI · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MIA
Attendance
ALL 1200-0300Z
Beacon
S-white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
4 E

Night operations

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

Runway lighting aids — 08: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF1 · 26: 4-light PAPI (left) · 04: 4-light PAPI (left) · 22: 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 under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
Jet (JP-5)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US NAVY
OCEANOGRAPHIC OFC-CODE 3142, WASHINGTON, DC
Manager
COMMANDING OFFICER
NAVAL AIR STATION, KEY WEST, FL
305-293-2770
Remarks FAA · 21 notes

General

  • 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.

Lighting

  • AVBL DURG OPS HRS.

Fuel

  • AVBL 1100-0400Z++MON-SAT, SUN 1400-0000Z++.

Attendance

  • OT BY NOTAM; CTC ATC, C305-293-2770. FOR AIR SERVICES OR PPRS CONTACT C305-293-2779.
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About KNQX

Key West NAS (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. Key West NAS (Boca Chica Field) has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KNQX?

Key West NAS (Boca Chica Field) has 3 runways; the longest is 10,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KNQX?

Key West NAS (Boca Chica Field) is in Key West, FL, at an elevation of 6 ft MSL. Coordinates: 24.5746, -81.6866.

More about KNQX

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