KYKM

VFR

YAKIMA AIR TRML/MCALLISTER FLD

YAKIMA · WASHINGTON

Elev
1,098.8'
Longest RWY
7,604'09/27
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR08:53Z
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Before you fly into KYKM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,098.8'
MSL · field 1,098.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +11 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KYKM

Current METAR

Observed 08:53Z

KYKM 120853Z AUTO 33014G21KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01780039 58002 $
Wind
330° @ 14G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,623 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 S
VFR sectional
SEATTLE
ARTCC
ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility
YKM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS
Address
2406 WEST WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE B, YAKIMA WA 98903

Flight service · Hours

FSS SEA
SEATTLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600 - 2000

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
330° · 14 kt
RWY 27
274°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 274° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,099 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored94° / 274°7,604 ftASPHStandard L
04/2244° / 224°3,835 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
097,604'7,604'7,604'7,604'VASI 4-box left(3°)
277,604'7,604'7,604'7,604'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
043,835'3,835'3,835'3,835'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
223,835'3,835'3,835'3,835'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 KYKM YAKIMA AIR TRML/MCALLISTER FLD in YAKIMA, WASHINGTON, showing runways 09/27, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 27
LD · CAT I
YKM
110.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 27
KYKM · 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)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • BE ALERT: BIRDS IN VICINTY OF YAKIMA RIVER 5 NM E OF APCH TO 27.
  • TWY B FM APCH END OF RY 22 TO TWY A RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 79 FT OR LESS.
  • RWY 4/22 MIRL, REILS AND PAPIS OTS WHEN TWR CLOSED.
  • TWY B1 AND TWY B2 TWY LIGHTS OTS WHEN TWR CLOSED.
  • TWY B LIGHTS SOUTH OF RWY 9/27 OTS WHEN TWR CLOSED.
  • REFLECTORS ON TWY C ONLY.
  • MAIN TERMINAL RAMP RESTRICTED TO AIR CARRIER AIRCRAFT ONLY. RESTRICTED AREA OUTLINED WITH RED MARKINGS.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
  • SURF CONDS UNMON 2400-0500L

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 09/27; MALSR RY 27 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 282/F/D/X/T
  • 09/27PCR VALUE: 814/F/C/X/T

Other notes

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 15 MAY 1959.
  • PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 509-575-6149/6150.
  • 04/22RY 04/22 SOME SPALLING AND RAVELING.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KYKM

Answer card
ICAO
KYKM
Name
YAKIMA AIR TRML/MCALLISTER FLD
Location
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
Elevation
1,098.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,098.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 7,604 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Fld sits in Yakima, Washington at 1,098.8 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 09/27 at 7,604 ft. Runway 04/22 is 3,835 ft. The field is towered from 0600 to 2200 local. One ILS is published for runway 27. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go.

McCormick Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. McAllister Museum of Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL. For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the terminal ramp restriction. The main terminal ramp is for air carrier aircraft only. Surface conditions are not monitored from 2400 to 0500 local. Bird activity is called out near the Yakima River about 5 NM east of the runway 27 approach. When the tower is closed, runway 09/27 lighting can be activated on CTAF. Some runway 04/22 lighting items are out of service when the tower is closed. Taxiway B lights south of runway 9/27 are also out of service when the tower is closed. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KYKM?
Runway 09/27 is the longest at 7,604 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan on for heavier performance needs.
What is the tower schedule at Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Fld?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2200 local. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF procedures and lighting notes in the Chart Supplement.
What ILS approach is available at KYKM?
One ILS is published for runway 27. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full approach brief before departure or arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at KYKM?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Which FBOs are on the field at KYKM?
McCormick Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. McAllister Museum of Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL.
Can I use the terminal ramp at KYKM?
No. The main terminal ramp is restricted to air carrier aircraft only. The restricted area is outlined with red markings.
What should I know about night operations at KYKM when the tower is closed?
When the tower is closed, runway 09/27 high intensity lights can be activated on CTAF. The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 27 can also be activated that way. Runway 04/22 lighting items are out of service when the tower is closed.
Are there any bird hazards near KYKM?
Yes. Bird activity is noted near the Yakima River about 5 NM east of the runway 27 approach. Build that into your arrival scan, especially on final.

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