KMYF

VFR

MONTGOMERY-GIBBS EXEC

SAN DIEGO · CALIFORNIA

Elev
427.3'
Longest RWY
4,598'10L/28R
Tower
06:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
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Before you fly into KMYF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,427.3'
MSL · field 427.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28R
H/W +8 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KMYF

Current METAR

Observed 16:53Z

KMYF 271653Z 27009KT 10SM BKN042 BKN050 BKN060 17/05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01670050
Wind
270° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
633 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft AGL
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
6 NM N
VFR sectional
LOS ANGELES
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
MYF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLES BROADBENT
Address
3750 JOHN J MONTGOMERY DR, SAN DIEGO CA 92123

Flight service · Hours

FSS SAN
SAN DIEGO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-S · 0700-1800

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
270° · 9 kt
RWY 28R
281°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 28R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28R · 281° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,427 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10L/28RFavored101° / 281°4,598 ftASPH28R R
10R/28L101° / 281°3,401 ftASPH10R R
05/2351° / 231°3,400 ftASPH-TRTDStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10LPAPI 4-box left(3.4°)
28RPAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 28R
LD · CAT I
MYF
111.95
ILS OR LOC RWY 28R
KMYF · 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
100LLAA+UL94
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,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

  • Aircraft with high noise levels are requested to use runway 10L/28R.Show FAA
  • No aircraft over 20,000 pounds are permitted on taxiway J as restricted by the fixed base operator.Show FAA
  • Simulated engine failures are prohibited over residential areas. No jet touch-and-go operations are allowed.Show FAA
  • Be alert for birds on and in the vicinity of the airport. There is coyote activity on runways and taxiways.Show FAA
  • There are extreme noise sensitive areas west and south of the airport. Noise monitoring is in effect. The maximum noise limit is 70 decibels from 2330 to 0630 over residential areas. The maximum noise limit is 88 decibels from 0630 to 2330.Show FAA
  • Be alert to military jet aircraft in the vicinity of the airport and 4.7 nautical miles northwest of the airport bearing 312 degrees in the vicinity of Mission Bay VORTAC.Show FAA
  • Landing fees apply for operations by non-based Part 91 and Part 135 certified aircraft.Show FAA
  • For noise abatement regulations contact the noise abatement office at 858-573-1436.Show FAA
  • Be alert for heavy aircraft activity in the vicinity of Lake Murray and Mount Soledad. Pilots are urged to be vigilant for other aircraft in these areas and to contact the tower early enough for timely traffic advisories. If proceeding eastbound, advise the tower of your destination airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway K is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan no greater than 58 feet.Show FAA
  • Runway 23 is used as a runway exit for runway 28R.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for military and civilian helicopters over 6000 pounds maximum takeoff weight landing at Mid-Port. Contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact SoCal Approach at 800-448-3724.Show FAA
  • Taxiway E is non-standard. Aircraft with wingspan greater than 35.5 feet should use caution.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport is under air traffic control. When the tower is closed, activate the precision approach path indicator for runway 10L and 28R. The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is available for runway 28R. Use the common traffic advisory frequency for medium intensity runway lights on runways 10L and 28R, which operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28RThere is a 50 to 1 approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 28R.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The traffic pattern altitude for runways 10R/28L, 10L/28R, and 05/23 is 1600 feet for multi-engine and turbo powered aircraft and 1000 feet for single engine aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMYF

Answer card
ICAO
KMYF
Name
MONTGOMERY-GIBBS EXEC
Location
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
427.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,427.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2100
Total runways
3
Longest runway
10L/28R · 4,598 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
20
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28R

Montgomery-Gibbs Exec is in San Diego, California. Field elevation is 427.3 ft MSL. The airport has 3 asphalt runways. The longest is 10L/28R at 4,598 ft. The field is towered from 0600 to 2100. One ILS is published for runway 28R.

For pattern work, the published traffic pattern altitude is 1,600 ft MSL for multi-engine and turbo powered aircraft. It is 1,000 ft MSL for single engine aircraft. The airport sits in a busy part of San Diego airspace. Expect heavy traffic near Lake Murray and Mount Soledad. Military jet traffic is also a factor in the area. Noise monitoring is in effect. West and south of the airport are extreme noise sensitive areas. If you need the current noise rules, call the noise abatement office before arrival.

Crownair Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A, JET A PRIST and UL94. Coast Air Center is also on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST. When the tower is closed, use the published lighting procedures for 10L and 28R. Watch for birds and coyote activity on and near the airport. Taxiway K is limited to aircraft with a wingspan of 58 ft or less. Runway 23 is used as an exit for runway 28R.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMYF for single-engine aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 1,000 ft MSL for single-engine aircraft. For multi-engine and turbo powered aircraft, it is 1,600 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at KMYF for multi-engine aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 1,600 ft MSL for multi-engine and turbo powered aircraft. Single-engine aircraft use 1,000 ft MSL.
What runway is the longest at Montgomery-Gibbs Exec?
Runway 10L/28R is the longest runway. It is 4,598 ft long and paved asphalt.
Does KMYF have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 28R. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full procedure details before flying it.
What are the tower hours at KMYF?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2100. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and lighting procedures as applicable.
Which FBOs are on the field at KMYF?
Crownair Aviation and Coast Air Center are on the field. Crownair carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A, JET A PRIST and UL94. Coast Air Center carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST.
What should I know about noise at KMYF?
Noise monitoring is in effect. The airport has extreme noise sensitive areas west and south of the field. For current noise abatement rules, contact the noise abatement office or check the current Chart Supplement.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KMYF?
Yes. Taxiway K is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan no greater than 58 ft. Runway 23 is used as a runway exit for runway 28R.

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