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Medium airport

MacDill Air Force Base

IATA MCFICAO KMCFLocal MCF🇺🇸 Tampa
Coordinates
27.8493°N, 82.5212°W
Elevation
14 ft (4 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
20:54

About 13h 43m 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 MacDill Air Force Base

MacDill Air Force Base

MacDill Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation located 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southwest of downtown Tampa, Florida.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 2211,421 ft / 3,481 m151 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPTAMPA APP124.950 MHz
ATISATIS133.825 MHz
DEPTAMPA DEP119.650 MHz
GNDGND118.575 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.460 MHz
POST6 AMW COMD POST138.950 MHz
PTDPTD37.220 MHz
TWRTWR123.700 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.

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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TAMPA CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1200 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
TAMPA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
TAMPA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
MACDILL AFB CLASS DClass DControlledGND1200 ft MSL
DZ PFL033 0600-1100 SUN.Special useDangerGND10000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
100 North Tampa581 ft72 ft
Bank of America Plaza577 ft62 ft
One Tampa City Center525 ft36 ft
Truist Place515 ft49 ft
Park Tower476 ft62 ft
Element459 ft43 ft
Rivergate Tower456 ft39 ft
SkyPoint413 ft49 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from MacDill Air Force Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for MacDill Air Force Base?

The ICAO code for MacDill Air Force Base is KMCF, and its IATA code is MCF.

Where is MacDill Air Force Base located?

MacDill Air Force Base is medium airport located in Tampa, United States, at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m).

How many runways does MacDill Air Force Base have?

MacDill Air Force Base has 1 runway, the longest being 11,421 ft / 3,481 m.

What time zone is MacDill Air Force Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at MacDill Air Force Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at MacDill Air Force Base is approximately 6.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near MacDill Air Force Base?

The nearest airport to MacDill Air Force Base is Peter O Knight Airport (TPF), about 5.5 nm to the ne, followed by Albert Whitted Airport and Tampa International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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