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

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: Jet A, Jet A++
Tower: 123.7
Runways: 04/22, 05/23, H1
Elevation: 14 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

209 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 4 on the ground · busiest hour 01:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA): Jet A, Jet A++ Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base, private use: prior permission from base operations, issued up to 7 days before arrival (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded

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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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Active NOTAMs

M0680/26

caution

Taxiway lighting closed

TWY GOLF CLSD BETWEEN TWY DELTA AND TWY MIKE

2026-09-16 11:51 UTC 2026-12-14 23:59 UTC

10/002

info Upcoming

AIRSPACE FLTCK ACFT OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 5NM RADIUS OF MCF 1000FT-2000FT AGL ACFT CS FLC69

2026-10-29 13:00 UTC 2026-10-29 17:00 UTC

10/001

info Upcoming

AIRSPACE FLTCK ACFT OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 5NM RADIUS OF MCF SFC-3500FT AGL ACFT CS FLC69

2026-10-28 17:00 UTC 2026-10-28 21:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 02:40 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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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?: The FAA lists Jet A, Jet A++ at MacDill Air Force Base. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KMCF require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for 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.
Is KMCF a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Air Force base, private use: prior permission from base operations, issued up to 7 days before arrival (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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