KCEW

IFR

BOB SIKES

CRESTVIEW · FLORIDA

Elev
213.5'
Longest RWY
8,006'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:38Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KCEW BOB SIKES showing runway layout — runways 17/35
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCEW
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,213.5'
MSL · field 213.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KCEW

Current METAR

Observed 09:38Z

KCEW 120938Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BR VV005 21/21 A3004 RMK AO2 T02110206
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
1 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
VV
Density alt
836 ft
Ceiling
500 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
CEW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TRACY STAGE
Address
1701 STATE ROAD 85 NORTH, EGLIN AFB FL 32542-1413

Flight service · Hours

FSS GNV
GAINESVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 17
167°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 167° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,214 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35167° / 347°8,006 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box right(3°)41', trees, 1845' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 40
35PAPI 4-box right(3°)58', trees, 2195' from thr, 120' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCEW BOB SIKES in CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 17
LS · CAT I
CEW
111.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 17
KCEW · 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
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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

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

  • MIL & TRNG TFC ALL QUADRANTS; MEN & EQUIP ON & INVOF SAFETY AREA.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT; DEP MNTN RWY HDG TO 700 FT MSL BFR TURNING.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT; SPCLY AT NIGHT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC EGLIN APCH 850-882-9152 OR 850-882-9151.
  • VFR ARR MNT 122.95.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT HIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 17 & 35 OPER CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFOR FUEL AFT 1900 CALL 850-393-0751.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17UNLGT OBST IN APCH; 55 FT TREES 1755 FT BFR AER.

Other notes

  • MANAGERARPT PHYSICAL ADDR: 5545 JOHN GIVENS ROAD, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536.
  • MANAGERALT CTC: NICHOLAS WISNOSKI - (850) 333-7730
  • MANAGEREXT 4.
  • OWNERFAX: 850-651-7164

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCEW

Answer card
ICAO
KCEW
Name
BOB SIKES
Location
CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA
Elevation
213.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,213.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 8,006 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Bob Sikes Airport is in Crestview, Florida. The field elevation is 213.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 8,006 ft long. There is no control tower. The airport has one ILS approach. It is for runway 17. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise.

Emerald Coast Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need fuel after 1900, call ahead before you launch. The runway lighting is high intensity on 17/35. It is activated by the CTAF. The precision approach path indicators on runways 17 and 35 operate continuously.

This is a busy military area. Training traffic can be in all quadrants. Men and equipment may be on or near the safety area. There is also an unlighted obstruction in the approach. The published remarks call out 55 ft trees 1,755 ft before the airport. Noise abatement is in effect. Depart runway heading to 700 ft MSL before turning. Wildlife is also a factor, especially at night. For clearance delivery if you cannot reach flight service, contact Eglin Approach. Use the current Chart Supplement for any updated operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCEW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCEW have an ILS approach?
Yes. KCEW has one ILS approach. It is to runway 17.
What is the longest runway at Bob Sikes Airport?
The longest runway is 17/35. It is 8,006 ft long and asphalt.
Is KCEW towered?
No. KCEW does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 123.075 and monitor local traffic closely.
Which FBO is on the field at KCEW?
Emerald Coast Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What are the noise abatement procedures at KCEW?
Depart runway heading to 700 ft MSL before turning. That is the published noise abatement procedure in the facts.
Are there any runway lighting notes for KCEW?
Yes. High intensity runway lighting on 17/35 is activated by the CTAF. The PAPI on runways 17 and 35 operates continuously.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KCEW?
Expect military and training traffic in all quadrants. The remarks also call out wildlife at night and an unlighted obstruction in the approach. Brief the arrival carefully and check the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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