MacDill Air Force Base (MCF): Codes, Runways & Location
MacDill Air Force Base (IATA: MCF · ICAO: KMCF) is a medium-sized airport serving Tampa, United States. It lies at 27.8493° N, 82.5212° W, 14 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of MacDill Air Force Base
MacDill Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tampa in United States. It is identified by the IATA code MCF and the ICAO code KMCF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
MacDill Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3481 m (11421 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 14 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Peter O Knight Airport (TPF) about 10 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,481 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about MacDill Air Force Base
Where is MacDill Air Force Base located?
MacDill Air Force Base is located in Tampa, United States. Its coordinates are 27.8493° N, 82.5212° W.
What is the airport code for MacDill Air Force Base?
MacDill Air Force Base has an IATA code of MCF and an ICAO code of KMCF.
How long is the runway at MacDill Air Force Base?
MacDill Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3481 m (11421 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does MacDill Air Force Base have?
MacDill Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is MacDill Air Force Base a major airport?
MacDill Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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