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KMCF

MacDill Air Force Base · Tampa

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
14 ft / 4 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 123.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 11,421 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF), located in Tampa, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 14 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
MacDill Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KMCF / MCF
Municipality
Tampa
Country
Region
US-FL — Florida
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
14 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,421 ft / 3,481 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 40.5° / 220.5°
RWY 04 (40.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (220.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP TAMPA APP
124.95 MHz
ATIS ATIS
133.82 MHz
DEP TAMPA DEP
119.65 MHz
GND GND
118.58 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.46 MHz
POST 6 AMW COMD POST
138.95 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
123.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KTPAILS
Tampa International Airport
14 km / 8 nm
KPIEILS
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport
18 km / 10 nm
KSRQILS
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
51 km / 27 nm
KLALILS
Lakeland Linder International/Regional Airport
52 km / 28 nm
KPGDILS
Punta Gorda Airport
116 km / 63 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026