KEYW

VFR

KEY WEST INTL

KEY WEST · FLORIDA

Elev
3.4'
Longest RWY
5,076'09/27
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
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Before you fly into KEYW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,003.4'
MSL · field 3.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +2 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KEYW

Current METAR

Observed 16:53Z

KEYW 271653Z 01008KT 10SM FEW030 28/21 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02830211
Wind
010° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,465 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
EYW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD STRICKLAND
Address
3491 S ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST FL 33040-5260

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIA
MIAMI1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-2300

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 8 kt
RWY 09
085°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 085° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,003 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored85° / 265°5,076 ftASPH09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
095,076'5,076'5,076'4,801'PAPI 4-box left(3°)22', tree, 745' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 24
274,801'4,801'4,801'4,801'PAPI 4-box right(3°)10', brush, 555' from thr, 260' R of cntrln, slope 34

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
KEYW · 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)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
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

  • Enter the traffic area below 2000 feet; refer to Miami VFR Terminal Area Chart for suggested VFR flyway routes.Show FAA
  • Restricted area R-2916 located 14 nautical miles northeast of the airport has a strobe light, marked balloon, and cable to 14,000 feet.Show FAA
  • VFR departures maintain runway heading until reaching the field boundary then make an exact turn north or south.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise sensitive area; use NBAA noise abatement procedures other times; engine runups are permitted in the designated area on taxiway A between taxiways B10 and B11; no operations are allowed from 2300 to 0700.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Miami ARTCC at 305-716-1731.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B5 is not visible from the air traffic control tower.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for wingspan more than 118 feet or exceeding runway weight bearing capacity from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Military jet traffic is south and east of the airport; aircraft enter the traffic area from southeast through west.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 09 and 27; precision approach path indicators are on runways 09 and 27; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 09/27 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27The pavement classification rating value is 370/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway 09 approach slope is 46 to 1 to the marked displaced threshold.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 27_EMASEngineered materials arresting system (EMAS) measuring 274 feet in length by 122 feet in width is located 307 feet from the threshold of the departure end of runway 27.Show FAA
  • 09_EMASEngineered materials arresting system is 340 feet in length by 120 feet in width located at the departure end of runway 09.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Customs and border patrol operate from 0800 to 2000 Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats between 2330 and 0545 from the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEYW

Answer card
ICAO
KEYW
Name
KEY WEST INTL
Location
KEY WEST, FLORIDA
Elevation
3.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,003.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,076 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
13
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Key West Intl is in Key West, Florida. Field elevation is 3.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 09/27, which is 5,076 ft long. The control tower is open 0700-2100. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. The airport has several operational notes that matter on a first visit. Noise sensitive operations apply. Use NBAA noise abatement procedures at other times. Engine runups are only permitted in the designated area on taxiway A between taxiways B10 and B11. No operations are allowed from 2300 to 0700. Military jet traffic is south and east of the airport. Enter the traffic area below 2000 ft. VFR departures are expected to hold runway heading until the field boundary, then make an exact turn north or south.

The field sits very close to sea level, so density altitude is usually not the main issue. Traffic flow and local procedures matter more. Runway 27 has EMAS near the departure end. Birds are reported on and near the airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator for any current restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KEYW?
KEYW has one runway, 09/27. It is 5,076 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at Key West Intl?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for KEYW. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KEYW towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. KEYW has a control tower. Published tower hours are 0700-2100.
Does KEYW have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KEYW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before planning an arrival.
Which FBO is on the field at KEYW?
Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO at KEYW. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A.
Is there a noise abatement or night restriction at KEYW?
Yes. The airport is marked as noise sensitive. Use NBAA noise abatement procedures at other times. No operations are allowed from 2300 to 0700.
What should I know about departures from runway 09 or 27 at KEYW?
VFR departures are expected to maintain runway heading until the field boundary. After that, make an exact turn north or south. Runway 27 also has EMAS near the departure end.
Are there any local traffic or terrain issues at KEYW?
Military jet traffic is south and east of the airport. Enter the traffic area below 2000 ft. The airport is near sea level, so local traffic flow and procedures are the main items to brief.

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