FAA Information Effective: Apr 17, 2025
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(KMCF) Macdill Air Force Base
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Tampa, FL
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
14 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Call Lgt Ops.
FAA
Dep Rwy 05.
FAA
Dep Rwy 23.
FAA
Sfa.
FAA
Mil Ops Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC CONTINUOUS
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:49 am - 8:07 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:31 pm
(Today)
(Today)
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6:23 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
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Runway 05/23
Dimensions:
11,421 × 151 ft
(3,481 × 46 m)
(3,481 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Bearing Strength: St175; Sbtt429; Trt494; Tdt700.
FAA
First 1000 Ft Conc Mid 9420 Ft Asph.
FAA
Mkd 150 Ft Wide with 50 Ft Wt Brg Shoulders Each Side.
FAA
| Designator: | 05 | 23 |
| Elevation: | 8 ft | 13.9 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.05% up | 0.05% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | LOC/GS | LOC/GS |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook Bak-12B(B) (1338 Ft). N and S Bak-12B Avbl Mon-Fri 1300Z-2030Z++; 45 Min Pn to Cnct Cable, Unabvl Drg Wkend and Federal Hol. FAA | Hook Bak-12B(B) (1397 Ft). N and S Bak-12B Avbl Mon-Fri 1300Z-2030Z++; 45 Min Pn to Cnct Cable, Unabvl Drg Wkend and Federal Hol. FAA |
Helipad H1
Dimensions:
100 × 100 ft
(30 × 30 m)
(30 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H1 |
| Elevation: | 9.7 ft |
| Markings: | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
TFRs
Location: MCF
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: MCF
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 21 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 1451 | 07/29/2025 2359 | TWY S CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION | |
| 05/02/2025 1449 | 07/29/2025 2359 | ARMY HELIPAD CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION | |
| 05/02/2025 1442 | 05/05/2025 1200 | BRAVO RAMP PARKING SPOTS BRAVO 1, THRU BRAVO 3 CLSD | |
| 04/16/2025 2257 | 05/16/2025 2359 | BRAVO RAMP STADIUM LIGHT, OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS LOCATED 27.842053, -82.488004 OTS. | |
| 05/02/2025 1442 | 05/05/2025 1200 | BRAVO RAMP CENTER MAIN TAXILANE CLOSED BETWEEN BRAVO 1 THRU BRAVO 4 PARKING SPOT | |
| 02/06/2025 2142 | 05/06/2025 2359 | MEN AND EQUIPMENT WORKING WITHIN RUNWAY 23 CLEAR ZONE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 0700L … | |
| 04/16/2025 2259 | 05/16/2025 2359 | RWY 05 SEQUENCED FLASHING LIGHTS UNSERVICEABLE | |
| 04/16/2025 2300 | 05/16/2025 2359 | BRAVO RAMP STADIUM LIGHT, OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS LOCATED 27.843904, -82.490250 OTS. | |
Additional Remarks
Ag: See Global Hf Systems Listing in Fih.
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Federal Aviation Administration
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.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
All Series B-747 & A-380 Must Arrive with A Tow Bar.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
An/Fmq-19 Automated Observing Sys in Use; Augmented by Human Obsn When Nec Dur Airfield Hrs.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Birdbath Only Used for P-3, C-130, E-3A, Kc-135 & B-737 Acft No Ftr or Copter Unless Apvd by Afm.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Numerous Voids/Sinkholes on Afld; Remain on Twy Cntrln.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Acft Making 180 Deg Turns on Rwy Use Hammerheads Last 1000 Ft At Each End.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Bird Haz; Exp Hvy Bird Act Fm 1 Nov - 28 Feb Durg Phase II Bash Period; 24 Hr Bird Watch Alert in Efct.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Commercial Acft Cross Approach to Macdill Air Force Base Enroute to Tampa International Airport At and Abv 2100 Ft. on Inst Approach to Rwy 05 Use Caution Dur Ovft of Albert Whitted Airport Due to Lgt Tfc Blw Approach Leg 6 Nm Sw. Maint Rwy and Twy Cntrline When Exiting Rwy.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Nstd Ovnr Mrk Macdill Air Force Base on Rwy 05/23 Ends. Nstd Mrks North/South Ramps, Wing-Tip Obst Lines for Trng.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: on Inst Approach to Rwy 23 Use Caution Dur Ovft of Peter O. Knight Airport Due to Lgt Acft Tfc Blw Approach Leg 4 Nm Ne.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Unctl VFR Tfc in Vcnty of Kmcf Blw 1200 Ft.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Use Ctn Durg Taxiing Operations At Night on Spots A1-A4 Due to Removed Apn Lgtg.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Communications-Ptd: Unsvc. CTC Amops C813-828-0002.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstms/Ag/Img: See Flip Ap/1.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid: Lpox Lox
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel: Air Card Rqrd for Aviation Fuel or U.S. Cash; Cash Fuel Prior Permission Required - Fuels Dsn 968-2074.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: (A/M32A-86) (Am32-95) (M32A-60)
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Macdill Crash Fire Response (Cfr) is an Acft Rescue and Firefighting (Arff) Cat 4 with 7,800 Gal Capability. Steady Arff Cond for Macdill Air Force Base is Optimum Level of Svc (Ols) for Cat 1-4, and Reduced Level of Svc (Rls) for Cat 5-6.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Class B Airspace Svc Auto Terminates When Acft is Instr to CTC Twr.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: Class D Asp Reverts to Class G When Twr is Clsd.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: When Nvd Operations in Efct CTC Twr 10 Min Prior to Arr or Dep for Airfield Lgt Adj - Info Dsn 968-2120/4822.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
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.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Pmsv O/S Ufn. Pls CTC 6 Oss/Osw Wx At (813) 828-4405 for Wx Info.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: CTC Base Operations Dsn 968-2929/2350, C813-8282350/2929, for Prior Permission Required Nr, for Svc and Other Rstd.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Helipad H1 (100 Ft X 100 Ft Con) USA Res Aviation Support Fac Macdill Use Only.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
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 Operations for Current Bird Watch Cond.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: All Acft Must Land by Prior Permission Required Approved Time or Call with Deviations or Prior Permission Required is Invalid; Exc for Vip.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: All Aircrew Dep Civ Airport or Guard/Reserve Base Call Comd Post 1 Hr Prior to Takeoff with Pax/Cargo/Eta Info.
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Federal Aviation Administration
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.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Avoid Ovft of St. Petersburg Land Mass by At Least 1.5 Nm. Prior Permission Required - Base Operations Dsn 968-2929/2350, C813-828-2350/2929, for Prior Permission Required Nr, for Svc and Other Rstd. Prior Permission Required Issued Up to 7 Days Prior to Arr. All Acft Dep Macdill Air Force Base Must Have Flp on File in Amops Prior to Tkof.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Bravo Ramp Prk Spot B4 Clsd for All Acft.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Cargo/Hvy Acft Lndg on Bak-12 Cables Na.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Deployed Unit Cmplx Apn (Delta/Ducc Ramp) Clsd.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
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 Approach for Tran Acft After 0230Z++. Tran Alert Can Support Minimal Tran Acft for Lcl or Out and Back Tran Flts with Prior Apvl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tsnt Aircrews May CTC 9 Ows for Wx Brief - Dsn 965-0939.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 813/828-2350, 813/828-2321
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AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
BRDGE NINE
Removed Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 27.84934, -82.52122
- 27° 50′ 57.6″ N, 82° 31′ 16.4″ W
- 27° 50.961′ N, 82° 31.273′ W
ARTCC:
Miami (ZMA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
TPA
Chart:
NACO: Miami Sectional
FSS:
Saint Petersburg (PIE)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
06W (2025)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Hirl Rwy 5/23 Opr When Twr Opn.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
Tfc Pat: Rectangular 1100 Ft; Ovhd 1600 Ft. Drg VFR Cond Tkof & Tgl Mntn 1100 Ft Til Der. Heli 600 Ft.
FAA
Special Operations:
Helicopter Ops
FAA
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach | 124.95 | Tampa | |
| Approach | 135.5 | Tampa | |
| ATIS | 133.825 | Mac Dill | |
| BLFRG STAR | 119.65 | Tampa | |
| COMD POST | 132.775 | Mac Dill | |
| COMD POST | 134.1 | 6 AMW | Mac Dill |
| DADES STAR | 135.5 | Tampa | |
| Departure | 119.9 | RWY 05 | Tampa |
| Departure | 119.65 | RWY 23 | Tampa |
| Ground Control | 118.575 | Mac Dill | |
| MAATY STAR | 118.8 | Tampa | |
| RAYZZ STAR | 118.8 | Tampa | |
| Tower | 120.175 | Mac Dill |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
None
Airframe Repair:
None
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
Low
AM
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Chief of Airfield Management
Tampa, FL 33608
Owner
USAF
Tampa, FL 33608