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MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF/MCF) — Tampa, United States

MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF/MCF) serves Tampa, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (04/22, 05/23). Field elevation is 14 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Jul 27
114 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KMCF
  • Name: MacDill Air Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 27.8493
  • Longitude: -82.521202
  • Elevation: 14 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Tampa
  • IATA Code: MCF
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 3481x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 11421 x 151 ft
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 71
  • Lighting: HIRL
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway H1

  • Designation: H1
  • Dimensions: 100 x 100 ft
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 123.700 MHz
  • Ground: 118.575 MHz
  • Operations: 372.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 124.950, 119.650 MHz
  • ATIS: 133.825 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

MacDill Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: A++
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KMCF?
MacDill Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KMCF?
The tower frequency at MacDill Air Force Base is 123.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at KMCF?
MacDill Air Force Base offers Jet A, A++.
Does KMCF require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for MacDill Air Force Base (United States).
Where is KMCF located?
MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF) is located in Tampa, United States.
What is the IATA code for KMCF?
The IATA code for MacDill Air Force Base is MCF.
How long is the runway at KMCF?
The main runway at MacDill Air Force Base (04/22) measures 3481x46m.