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Yuma MCAS/Yuma International traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Yuma MCAS/Yuma International (NYL · KNYL) is 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) by the standard convention — none is published for this field, and 03L, 03R, 08 are charted right traffic. · Open on the map

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Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when KNYL reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 166°downwind 076°base 346°final 256°45° entry2603L21R03R21L08

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
256° mag · 269° true
Dimensions
6,146 × 150 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
119.3
More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
213 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Road, 14 ft, 1,250 ft from threshold — 50:1 slope to clear
TDZ elevation
213 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,146 / 6,146 / 6,146 / 6,146 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 63k, Double wheel 137k, Dual tandem 206k.

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

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
03L Right traffic 031° mag 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
21R Left traffic 211° mag 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
03R Right traffic 031° mag 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
21L Left traffic 211° mag 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
08 Right traffic 076° mag 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
26 Left traffic 256° mag 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

No pattern altitude is published for KNYL; the figure above is the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention for propeller aircraft, rounded to the field. Turbine aircraft normally fly 1,500 ft AGL. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at KNYL

Yuma MCAS/Yuma International is towered, working 119.3. Contact the tower before entering the surface area and fly the pattern you are assigned — the directions below are the charted default when no instruction is given.

Watch the right traffic ends here: 03L, 03R, 08. A right pattern at a field where the other end is left is the single most common place to end up pointing at opposing traffic. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KNYL?

Yuma MCAS/Yuma International has no traffic pattern altitude published in the FAA NASR data. The AC 90-66B convention for propeller aircraft is 1,000 ft AGL, which works out to roughly 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) here — but confirm it against the Chart Supplement before you fly, since a field can have a non standard pattern altitude that NASR does not carry.

Does KNYL have right traffic?

Yes, on 3 runway ends: 03L, 03R, 08. Every other end at Yuma MCAS/Yuma International is standard left traffic.

Do I fly a standard pattern at KNYL?

Yuma MCAS/Yuma International is towered (119.3), so the pattern shown here is the charted default — but the controller's instruction overrides it. Expect straight in approaches, base entries and midfield crossings as traffic dictates.

More about KNYL

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.

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