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Medium airport

Patrick Space Force Base

IATA COFICAO KCOFLocal COF🇺🇸 Cocoa Beach
Coordinates
28.2349°N, 80.6101°W
Elevation
8 ft (2 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:47

About 13h 44m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Patrick Space Force Base

Patrick Space Force Base

Patrick Space Force Base is a United States Space Force installation located between Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach, in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is named in honor of Major General Mason Patrick, USAAC. It is home to Space Launch Delta 45, known as the 45th Space Wing (45 SW) when it was part of the Air Force. In addition to its "host wing" responsibilities at Patrick SFB, the 45 SW controls and operates Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and the Eastern Range.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCOF

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 219,008 ft / 2,746 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
11 / 293,993 ft / 1,217 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (10)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DORLANDO APP/DEP132.650 MHz
ATISATIS119.175 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.400 MHz
GNDGND124.350 MHz
OPSKING OPS150.350 MHz
OPSRESCUE OPS138.475 MHz
OPSBEACH OPS311.000 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO344.600 MHz
PTDPTD139.300 MHz
TWRTWR133.750 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (6)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (2)

Arrivals (STARs) (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COCOA PATRICK AFB CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Patrick Space Force Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Patrick Space Force Base?

The ICAO code for Patrick Space Force Base is KCOF, and its IATA code is COF.

Where is Patrick Space Force Base located?

Patrick Space Force Base is medium airport located in Cocoa Beach, United States, at an elevation of 8 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Patrick Space Force Base have?

Patrick Space Force Base has 2 runways, the longest being 9,008 ft / 2,746 m.

What time zone is Patrick Space Force Base in?

Patrick Space Force Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Patrick Space Force Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Patrick Space Force Base is approximately 7.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Patrick Space Force Base?

The nearest airport to Patrick Space Force Base is Merritt Island Airport (COI), about 7.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Melbourne Orlando International Airport and Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Patrick Space Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.