KCEC

MVFR

JACK MC NAMARA FLD

CRESCENT CITY · CALIFORNIA

Elev
60.7'
Longest RWY
5,002'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:20Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCEC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 +7 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KCEC

Current METAR

Observed 03:20Z

KCEC 280320Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM BKN016 11/08 A3014 RMK AO2 T01060083
Wind
330° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-678 ft
Ceiling
1,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
PATRICIA STANLEY
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° · 7 kt
RWY 30
299°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • Transient parking ramp established weight limit is 20,000 pounds. Fixed base operator ramp established weight limit is 60,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC at 253-351-3694.Show FAA
  • There is a 150-foot lighted tower 3300 feet west of the CEC VOR.Show FAA
  • There are ridgelines of shifting sand dunes 30 to 50 feet above ground level and 1000 feet off the approach end of runway 18.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 12. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 18, 36, and 30. High intensity runway lights are on runway 12/30. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36The pavement classification number value for runway 18/36 is 103/F/C/Y/T.Show FAA
  • 12/30The pavement classification number value for runway 12/30 is 103/F/C/Y/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to 15 May 59.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call the airport manager at 707-464-7288 or 707-465-3804.Show FAA
  • 1Outside the regular hours, the fixed base operator requires a call-out fee.Show FAA

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
MVFR
Current wind
330° at 7 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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