KCEC

VFR

JACK MC NAMARA FLD

CRESCENT CITY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
60.7'
Longest RWY
5,002'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR14:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KCEC JACK MC NAMARA FLD showing runway layout — runways 12/30, 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCEC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,060.7'
MSL · field 60.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KCEC

Current METAR

Observed 14:56Z

KCEC 111456Z AUTO 33009KT 8SM CLR 11/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01110094 57001
Wind
330° @ 9 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-541 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
CEC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SEAN ROSENTHAL
Address
1650 DALE RUPERT RD, SUITE 100, CRESCENT CITY CA 95531

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK
OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 9 kt
RWY 30
299°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 299° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,061 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored119° / 299°5,002 ftASPHStandard L
18/36179° / 359°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
125,002'5,002'5,002'5,002'MALSR
305,002'5,002'5,002'5,002'VASI 4-box left(3.5°)86', trees, 1520' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 15
185,000'5,000'5,000'4,850'55', gnd, 1075' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 15
364,850'4,850'4,850'4,850'VASI 4-box left(3°)9', road, 350' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 16

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCEC JACK MC NAMARA FLD in CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 12/30, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 12
LS · CAT I
CEC
108.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 12
KCEC · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • A 150 FT LGTD TWR 3300 FT W CEC VOR.
  • BIRDS AND DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RIDGE LNS OF SHIFTING SAND DUNES 30-50 FT AGL AND 1000 FT OFF APCH END RWY 18.
  • TSNT PRKG RAMP ESTD WGT LIMIT 20000 LBS, FBO RAMP ESTD WGT LIMIT 60000 LBS.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 12; REIL RWY 18, 36, & 30; HIRL RWY 12/30; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 103/F/C/Y/T
  • 18/36PCR VALUE: 103/F/C/Y/T

Other notes

  • PRIOR TO 15 MAY 59
  • PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 707-464-7288 OR 707-465-3804.
  • 1OTR HRS FBO REQUIRES CALL OUT FEE.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCEC

Answer card
ICAO
KCEC
Name
JACK MC NAMARA FLD
Location
CRESCENT CITY, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
60.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,060.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Jack Mc Namara Fld sits in Crescent City, California near the coast at 60.7 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 5,002 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Runway 12 has an ILS and the published lighting setup includes MALSR on 12. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Cal-Ore Life Flight is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (707) 465-3804 if you need current FBO details. The airport has some operational points that matter on a first visit. There are ridgelines of shifting sand dunes near the approach end of runway 18. They sit 30 to 50 ft above ground level and are about 1,000 ft from the threshold. Birds and deer are also reported on and near the airport. The field also has published weight limits for transient and FBO ramps. Check those before arrival if you are bringing a heavier aircraft. The airport sits in a coastal environment, so expect changing weather and keep an eye on runway choice and approach setup.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCEC?
The longest runway is 12/30 at 5,002 ft. The other runway is 18/36 at 5,000 ft.
Does KCEC have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 12. Runway 12 also has MALSR lighting.
What is the pattern altitude at KCEC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern. Then confirm before you fly the pattern.
Is KCEC towered?
No. KCEC has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KCEC?
Cal-Ore Life Flight is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (707) 465-3804 for current availability and service details.
Are there any runway lighting notes for KCEC?
Yes. Runway 12 has MALSR. Runway end identifier lights are published on runways 18, 36 and 30. Runway 12/30 has high intensity lighting. Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lighting.
Are there any terrain or wildlife concerns at KCEC?
Yes. Published remarks call out shifting sand dune ridgelines near the approach end of runway 18. Birds and deer are also reported on and near the airport.
Is there a weight limit for parking or ramp use at KCEC?
Yes. The transient parking ramp limit is 20,000 lb. The FBO ramp limit is 60,000 lb. Verify your aircraft weight before arrival.

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