FAA Information Effective: May 15, 2025
All information is provided from the FAA unless otherwise noted.
(KNQX) Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field)
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Key West, FL
(305) 293-2770
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,1200-0300Z
FAA
Elevation:
6 ft (Estimated)
Tower:
Aircraft Overflying Simpl, Acruz, Canoa And Maxim Shall Contact Miami Artcc 10 Minutes Prior To Crossing The Miami Fir On 132.2 / 323.1.
FAA
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Key West Nas Ot Miami Artcc On Freqs 133.5/306.9 (Key West Rcag) When Navy Key West Apch Ctl Clsd.
FAA
Field Carrier Landing Pactice.
FAA
Sfa.
FAA
Mil Ops Hrs: 0600-2200
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 1200-0300Z++
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 1200-0300Z++
FAA
Tower Hrs: 1200-0300Z++, OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM.
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 1200-0300Z++, OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:39 am - 8:12 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:37 pm
(Today)
(Today)
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6:14 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
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Runway 08/26
Dimensions:
10,001 × 200 ft
(3,048 × 61 m)
(3,048 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 08 | 26 |
| Elevation: | 3.7 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Heading: | 079° magnetic 073° true | 259° magnetic 253° true |
| Gradient: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook E28(B) (1500 Ft) FAA | Hook E28(B) (1501 Ft) FAA |
Runway 04/22
Dimensions:
7,001 × 150 ft
(2,134 × 46 m)
(2,134 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 04 | 22 |
| Elevation: | 3.3 ft | 5.5 ft |
| Heading: | 038° magnetic 032° true | 218° magnetic 212° true |
| Gradient: | 0.03% up | 0.03% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook E28(B) (1500 Ft) FAA | Hook E28(B) (1202 Ft) FAA |
Runway 14/32
Dimensions:
7,000 × 150 ft
(2,134 × 46 m)
(2,134 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 14 | 32 |
| Elevation: | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Heading: | 137° magnetic 131° true | 317° magnetic 311° true |
| Gradient: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook E28(B) (1135 Ft) FAA | Hook E28(B) (1501 Ft) FAA |
TFRs
Location: NQX
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: NQX
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 8
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 1750 | 07/01/2025 0700 | HIGH POWER RWY 04 UNAVAILABLE | |
| 04/01/2025 2104 | 06/29/2025 1100 | RY 04/22 CLOSED FOR TAKEOFF AND LANDINGS DUE TO MEN AND EQUIPMENT ON RY. TAXIING AIRCRAFT USE CAUTION. | |
| 05/30/2025 1330 | 05/30/2025 1530 | FULL QUIET HOURS IN EFFECT 0930L-1130L. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, LOW APPROACHES, TOUCH AND GOES, STOP AND GOES, E… | |
| M0162/25 | 05/29/2025 1128 | 06/01/2025 1128 | M0162/25 NOTAMC M0145/25
A) KNQX |
| 04/30/2025 1857 | 06/30/2025 1100 | VRGAS 4 DEPARTURE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. | |
| M0160/25 | 05/28/2025 1949 | 05/31/2025 1949 | M0160/25 NOTAMC M0158/25
A) KNQX |
| 04/17/2025 1301 | 07/16/2025 1100 | BOCA CHICA FIELD WILL BE TEMPORARILY REDUCING FIELD HOURS. HOURS ARE NOW MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 0700-1900. … | |
| M0163/25 | 05/29/2025 1513 | 06/01/2025 1513 | M0163/25 NOTAMC M0161/25
A) KNQX |
Additional Remarks
A-Gear: All E-28(B) Short Field A-G in Raised Posn. Exc Short Field A-G Duty Rwy Derigged.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Rwy 04/22, 7 Ft Obst 87 Ft West of Cntrln. Flols. 758 Ft Fm Approach 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.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Unlgt Ramp Parl to Twy I; R2916 Tethered Aerostat Radar System Operations Cont to 14000; Key West Nas & Key West International Have Adj Class D; Civil Tfc Southwest & Northwest Sects Key West Nas Class D; Bird Haz; Unmrk/Unlgt Twy Obstn.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstms/Ag/Img: Avlb 1200-2000Z++ Mon - Sat, with Prior Coordination. Acft Req Inspections Must Annotate on Prior Permission Required and Notify Navy App When in Rdo CTC with Updated ETA and Request Cstms Coordination, Failure May Cause Undue Delays with Cstms Limited Resources.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid: Sp
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Hazardous Cargo, Transient Ramp, and Fighter Ramp Labels.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Hot Cargo Pad Unlit; Day Use Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: (Nc-10) (Msu-200)
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Ev Thu All Apchs Prior to 1030L Will be Iaw Ifr Procs.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Fighter Acft Operations Dly M-Sa 0800-1700. Tran Acft Prac Approach not to Interfere Basis; Prior Permission Required for Copter Ldg Trumbo Pt - CTC Base Operations 15 Min Prior to Eta.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil: -O-128-156
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Civ Acft Ldg Pmt Info - Airport Manager 305-293-2250; 305-293-2779.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Prior Permission Required CTC Air Terminal Dsn 483-2769/2779, 305-293-2769/2779, Fax Dsn 483-2355, C305-293-2355.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Prior Permission Required is Valid for +/- 1 Hr of Proposed Eta. If Outside of ETA Slot, CTC Air Trml to Update Ppr.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Unlgtd Ramp Parl to Twy L.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Sar Only Avbl on Sat-Sun with Prior Cdn and Sked Asp by Fri Prior to 1300Z++.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Reduced Rwy Separation Std in Eff Usn/USMC Acft.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
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.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 305/293-2770
Source:
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Airport Manager
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Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 24.57464, -81.68665
- 24° 34′ 28.7″ N, 81° 41′ 11.9″ W
- 24° 34.478′ N, 81° 41.199′ W
ARTCC:
Miami (ZMA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Miami Sectional
FSS:
Miami (MIA)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
No
Mag Var:
06W (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Avbl Durg Operations Hrs.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach(S) Departure(S) | 126.575 | Navy Key West | |
| Approach/Departure | 124.025 | Navy Key West | |
| ASOS | Navy Key West | ||
| Clearance Delivery | 121.2 | Navy Key West | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Navy Key West | |
| Ground Control | 121.7 | Navy Key West | |
| Tower | 118.575 | Navy Key West |
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Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Commanding Officer
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-2770 (Office)
Owner
US Navy
Washington, DC 20373