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Medium airport

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field

IATA NQXICAO KNQXLocal NQX🇺🇸 Key West
Coordinates
24.5758°N, 81.6889°W
Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:25
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:42

About 13h 27m 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 Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field

Naval Air Station Key West, is a naval air station and military airport located on Boca Chica Key, four miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Key West, Florida, United States.

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

Live weather

KNQX

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 2610,001 ft / 3,048 m200 ftPemLightedOpen
04 / 227,001 ft / 2,134 m150 ftPemLightedOpen
14 / 327,000 ft / 2,134 m150 ftPemLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP DEP119.250 MHz
ATISATIS27.720 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.200 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
OPSBASE OPS33.800 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.460 MHz
TWRTWR126.100 MHz

Navaids(2)

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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KEY WEST NAS 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 Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field?

The ICAO code for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is KNQX, and its IATA code is NQX.

Where is Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field located?

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is medium airport located in Key West, United States, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field have?

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field has 3 runways, the longest being 10,001 ft / 3,048 m.

What time zone is Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field in?

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is approximately 6.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field?

The nearest airport to Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field is Key West International Airport (EYW), about 4 nm to the wsw, followed by Sugar Loaf Shores Airport and Summerland Key Cove Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.