Terminal Procedures

KMCF — Macdill AFB

TAMPA, FL · 17 FAA charts · cycle 6 Aug 2026

FAA MCFElevation 14 ft2 runwaysLongest 11,421 ftToweredFuel Jet A, A++Volume SE-3Not for navigation
KMCF airport diagram — runways, taxiways and ramp layout
KMCF airport diagram The official FAA airport diagram — runways, taxiways, ramp layout and hold-short positions. Download PDF

6 published instrument approaches: 2 ILS approaches, 2 RNAV (GPS), serving 2 runway ends.

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Instrument approach procedures

ChartAmendment
ILS OR LOC RWY 05 chart previewILS OR LOC RWY 05—PDF
ILS OR LOC RWY 23 chart previewILS OR LOC RWY 23—PDF
RNAV (GPS) RWY 05 chart previewRNAV (GPS) RWY 05—PDF
RNAV (GPS) RWY 23 chart previewRNAV (GPS) RWY 23—PDF
TACAN RWY 05 chart previewTACAN RWY 05—PDF
TACAN RWY 23 chart previewTACAN RWY 23—PDF

Departure procedures

ChartAmendment
MACDILL ONE chart previewMACDILL ONE—PDF

Arrival procedures (STAR)

ChartAmendment
BLFRG THREE (RNAV) chart previewBLFRG THREE (RNAV)—PDF
BLFRG THREE (RNAV), CONT.1 chart previewBLFRG THREE (RNAV), CONT.1—PDF
DADES TWO (RNAV) chart previewDADES TWO (RNAV)—PDF
DADES TWO (RNAV), CONT.1 chart previewDADES TWO (RNAV), CONT.1—PDF
MAATY SIX (RNAV) chart previewMAATY SIX (RNAV)—PDF
MAATY SIX (RNAV), CONT.1 chart previewMAATY SIX (RNAV), CONT.1—PDF
MAATY SIX (RNAV), CONT.2 chart previewMAATY SIX (RNAV), CONT.2—PDF
RAYZZ THREE (RNAV) chart previewRAYZZ THREE (RNAV)—PDF
RAYZZ THREE (RNAV), CONT.1 chart previewRAYZZ THREE (RNAV), CONT.1—PDF

KMCF airport information

Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
Miami Center
Flight service
Saint Petersburg
NOTAM facility
MCF (NOTAM-D available)
Magnetic variation
6W
Beacon
White-green (lighted land airport), sunset to sunrise
Wind indicator
Yes
Fuel
Jet A, A++
Bottled oxygen
None
Customs
Landing rights airport
Activated
May 1941
Ownership
Privately owned
Sectional
Miami

From the FAA NASR 28-day subscription, cycle 6 Aug 2026.

KMCF radio frequencies

ServiceFrequencyCall sign
Tower120.175Mac Dill
Ground118.575Mac Dill
ATIS133.825Mac Dill
Approach124.95135.5Mac Dill
Departure119.65Rwy 23119.9Rwy 05Mac Dill

Civil VHF frequencies from the FAA NASR 28-day subscription. Discrete sector and military frequencies are not listed.

Runways

11,421 × 151 ft0523N2,000 ft
Runway layout at KMCF, drawn to scale from FAA published runway-end coordinates and true alignments. Runways served by an ILS are highlighted.
RunwayLengthWidth SurfaceLighting
05/2311,421 ft151 ftAsphalt GoodHigh intensity
  05LOC/GS · PAPI (4-box) 3° · ALSF-1 approach lighting
  23LOC/GS · PAPI (4-box) 3° · ALSF-1 approach lighting
H1100 ft100 ftConcrete Excellent

Runway and approach-aid data from the FAA NASR 28-day subscription.

Where KMCF is

Latitude, longitude27.8493440, -82.5212190
Elevation14 ft
From Tampa4 nm S

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FAA remarks for KMCF

  • HIRL RWY 5/23 OPR WHEN TWR OPN.
  • TFC PAT: RECTANGULAR 1100 FT; OVHD 1600 FT. DRG VFR COND TKOF & TGL MNTN 1100 FT TIL DER. HELI 600 FT.
  • BEARING STRENGTH: ST175; SBTT429; TRT494; TDT700.
  • FIRST 1000 FT CONC MID 9420 FT ASPH.
  • MKD 150 FT WIDE WITH 50 FT WT BRG SHOULDERS EACH SIDE.
  • JASU: (A/M32A-86) (AM32-95) (M32A-60)
  • FUEL: AIR CARD RQRD FOR AVN FUEL OR U.S. CASH; CASH FUEL PPR - FUELS DSN 968-2074.
  • FLUID: LPOX LOX
  • TRAN ALERT: OPR 1100-0300Z++. LAVATORY SVC ONLY PPR. LTD TRAN PRK FOR TACTICAL ACFT; EXP SVC DELAY FOR TACTICAL ACFT. UNABLE TO SVC ACFT WITH ORDINANCE. TRAN ALERT IS CONTRACT MAINT. TRAN ACFT MUST LAND BY 0230Z++ EXC VIP. ALL FTR TYPE/TRAINER ACFT MUST LAND BY 0200Z++. NO MULTIPLE IFR/VFR APCH FOR TRAN ACFT AFTER 0230Z++. TRAN ALERT CAN SUPPORT MINIMAL TRAN ACFT FOR LCL OR OUT AND BACK TRAN FLTS WITH PRIOR APVL.
  • RSTD: AVOID OVFT OF ST. PETERSBURG LAND MASS BY AT LEAST 1.5 NM. PPR - BASE OPS DSN 968-2929/2350, C813-828-2350/2929, FOR PPR NR, FOR SVC AND OTHER RSTD. PPR ISSUED UP TO 7 DAYS PRIOR TO ARR. ALL ACFT DEP MACDILL AFB MUST HAVE FLP ON FILE IN AMOPS PRIOR TO TKOF.
  • CAUTION: ON INST APCH TO RWY 23 USE CAUTION DUR OVFT OF PETER O. KNIGHT ARPT DUE TO LGT ACFT TFC BLW APCH LEG 4 NM NE.
  • CAUTION: COMMERCIAL ACFT CROSS APCH TO MACDILL AFB ENROUTE TO TAMPA INTL ARPT AT AND ABV 2100 FT. ON INST APCH TO RWY 05 USE CAUTION DUR OVFT OF ALBERT WHITTED ARPT DUE TO LGT TFC BLW APCH LEG 6 NM SW. MAINT RWY AND TWY CNTRLINE WHEN EXITING RWY.
  • CAUTION: UNCTL VFR TFC IN VCNTY OF KMCF BLW 1200 FT.
  • CSTMS/AG/IMG: SEE FLIP AP/1.
  • AG: SEE GLOBAL HF SYSTEMS LISTING IN FIH.
  • RSTD: ACFT OPR RSTD DUR BIRD WATCH COND MODERATE (TKOF OR LDG PERMS ONLY WHEN DEP AND ARR RTE AVOID IDENT BIRD ACT. NO LCL IFR/VFR TFC PAT ACT) AND SEVERE (TKOF AND LDG PROH WO OG/CC APVL), CTC ATIS, TWR, COMD POST, OR BASE OPS FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
  • CAUTION: NSTD OVNR MRK MACDILL AFB ON RWY 05/23 ENDS. NSTD MRKS NORTH/SOUTH RAMPS, WING-TIP OBST LINES FOR TRNG.
  • CAUTION: BIRDBATH ONLY USED FOR P-3, C-130, E-3A, KC-135 & B-737 ACFT NO FTR OR COPTER UNLESS APVD BY AFM.
  • CAUTION: BIRD HAZ; EXP HVY BIRD ACT FM 1 NOV - 28 FEB DURG PHASE II BASH PERIOD; 24 HR BIRD WATCH ALERT IN EFCT.
  • CAUTION: ACFT MAKING 180 DEG TURNS ON RWY USE HAMMERHEADS LAST 1000 FT AT EACH END.
  • TSNT AIRCREWS MAY CTC 9 OWS FOR WX BRIEF - DSN 965-0939.
  • RSTD: CTC BASE OPS DSN 968-2929/2350, C813-8282350/2929, FOR PPR NR, FOR SVC AND OTHER RSTD.
  • MISC: WHEN NVD OPS IN EFCT CTC TWR 10 MIN PRIOR TO ARR OR DEP FOR AFLD LGT ADJ - INFO DSN 968-2120/4822.
  • AN/FMQ-19 AUTOMATED OBSERVING SYS IN USE; AUGMENTED BY HUMAN OBSN WHEN NEC DUR AFLD HRS.
  • MISC: WX OBSN AVBL H24 VIA AUTO SYS DSN 968-2627. DUR WX FLT CLOSURES REMOTE BRIEFING SVC AVBL FR 26 OWS DSN 331-2651, C318-529-2651. WHEN POSSIBLE 2 HR ADV NTC FOR ALL RQR BRIEFINGS.
  • RSTD: ALL DV & TSNT ACFT CTC MACDILL CMD POST 311.0 OR DSN 968-4361/4362 (C813-828-4361) 3 HR PRIOR TO ARR & 30 MIN PRIOR TO ARR WITH DV CODES, CUSTOMS INFO & SPACE-A PAX INFO.
  • RSTD: ALL AIRCREW DEP CIV ARPT OR GUARD/RESERVE BASE CALL COMD POST 1 HR PRIOR TO TAKEOFF WITH PAX/CARGO/ETA INFO.
  • CAUTION: NUMEROUS VOIDS/SINKHOLES ON AFLD; REMAIN ON TWY CNTRLN.
  • RSTD: ALL ACFT MUST LAND BY PPR APPROVED TIME OR CALL WITH DEVIATIONS OR PPR IS INVALID; EXC FOR VIP.
  • REMARKS - MISC - MACDILL CRASH FIRE RESPONSE (CFR) IS AN ACFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING (ARFF) AFLD CAT 8 WITH 11,000 GAL CAP. STEADY ARFF COND FOR MACDILL AFB IS A REDUCED LEVEL OF SVC (RLS) FOR CAT 1-9 WK DAY 1030Z- 2000Z++ (0630L-1600L) AND CRITICAL LEVEL OF SVC (CLS) FOR CAT 8-9 WK NGT 2000Z-1030Z++ (1600L-0630L), RLS CAT 1-7 WKEND, CLS CAT 8-9 WKEND AND CLS CAT 10 WKLY.
  • MISC: CLASS B AIRSPACE SVC AUTO TERMINATES WHEN ACFT IS INSTR TO CTC TWR.
  • ALL SERIES B-747 & A-380 MUST ARRIVE WITH A TOW BAR.
  • RSTD: CARGO/HVY ACFT LNDG ON BAK-12 CABLES NA.
  • CAUTION: USE CTN DURG TAXIING OPS AT NIGHT ON SPOTS A1-A4 DUE TO REMOVED APN LGTG.
  • ALL ACFT REQ TO PARK ON ARMY APN MUST CTC ASF MACDILL C813-828-3180/3183 UP TO 7 DAYS PRIOR TO ARR/MNM NOTICE IS 24 HR PRIOR TO ARR.
  • RSTD: HELIPAD H1 (100 FT X 100 FT CON) USA RES AVN SUPPORT FAC MACDILL USE ONLY.
  • RSTD: DEPLOYED UNIT CMPLX APN (DELTA/DUCC RAMP) CLSD.
  • PMSV O/S UFN. PLS CTC 6 OSS/OSW WX AT (813) 828-4405 FOR WX INFO.
  • COMMUNICATIONS-PTD: UNSVC. CTC AMOPS C813-828-0002.
  • MISC: CLASS D ASP REVERTS TO CLASS G WHEN TWR IS CLSD.

Published verbatim from the FAA NASR subscription. Abbreviations are the FAA's own.

Approach and runway coverage

At MacDill AFB, six approaches serve both ends of the single 11,421 ft conventional runway. The mix of ILS, RNAV (GPS) and localiser procedures provides several forms of instrument guidance rather than concentrating on one approach type. Nine arrival charts against one departure procedure make the published set notably arrival-weighted. The runway length supports aircraft with substantial runway-distance requirements, while the separate 100 ft helipad provides distinct helicopter infrastructure.

Surrounding chart context

Tampa International and St Pete-Clearwater International have much broader procedure sets nearby. Albert Whitted and Tampa Executive are closer to MacDill’s level of coverage, while Peter O Knight has the thinnest set. The Jacksonville and Miami sectional charts provide wider VFR context, complemented by the more detailed Tampa-Orlando Terminal Area Chart.

Airports near KMCF

IDAirportCity DistanceCharts
KTPFPeter O KnightTAMPA, FL6 nm NE8
KSPGAlbert WhittedST PETERSBURG, FL8 nm SW14
KTPATampa IntlTAMPA, FL8 nm N39
KPIESt Pete-Clearwater IntlST PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL9 nm W29
KVDFTampa ExecTAMPA, FL14 nm NE14
KCLWClearwater ExecCLEARWATER, FL15 nm NW11
KPCMPlant CityPLANT CITY, FL21 nm NE5
KSRQSarasota/Bradenton IntlSARASOTA/BRADENTON, FL27 nm S20

VFR charts covering KMCF

JacksonvilleSectional ChartMiamiSectional ChartTampa-OrlandoTerminal Area Chart

Common questions about KMCF

What charts are available for KMCF?

17 current FAA charts for Macdill AFB, including 6 instrument approachs, 1 departure procedure, 9 arrival procedures, 1 airport diagram. All are free to download as PDFs from this page, from the 6 August 2026 cycle.

What are the radio frequencies for KMCF?

Tower 120.175; Ground 118.575; ATIS 133.825. Full civil VHF list, with sector notes, is in the frequencies table on this page — from the FAA NASR subscription.

How long is the runway at KMCF?

Macdill AFB has 2 runways. The longest is 05/23 at 11,421 ft by 151 ft, asphalt. Full runway dimensions, lighting and approach aids are listed on this page.

Does KMCF have an ILS approach?

Yes — 2 ILS procedures are published. In total KMCF has 6 published instrument approaches, of which 2 are RNAV (GPS).

Where can I download the KMCF airport diagram?

The official FAA airport diagram for Macdill AFB is free to download at the top of this page. It shows runways, taxiways, ramp layout and hold-short positions, and is reissued every 28 days.

Is KMCF a towered airport?

Yes. Macdill AFB has an operating control tower, within Miami Center's airspace. Tower, ground and clearance frequencies are listed on this page.

Are these KMCF charts current?

They are from the FAA cycle effective 6 August 2026, which is superseded on 3 September 2026. We publish each new cycle on its effective date. They are for flight simulation and reference only — not for real-world navigation.

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