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KNQX

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field · Key West

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (KNQX), located in Key West, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 6 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field
ICAO / IATA
KNQX / NQX
Municipality
Key West
Country
Region
US-FL — Florida
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
6 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 73° / 253°
RWY 07 (73°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (253°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,000 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 32° / 212°
RWY 03 (32°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (212°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,000 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 131° / 311°
RWY 13 (131°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (311°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D APP DEP
119.25 MHz
ATIS ATIS
27.72 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.20 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
OPS BASE OPS
33.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.46 MHz
TWR TWR
126.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KEYW
Key West International Airport
7 km / 4 nm
KMTH
The Florida Keys Marathon Airport
67 km / 36 nm
KX51
Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport
154 km / 83 nm
KHSTILS
Homestead ARB Airport
166 km / 90 nm
MUKW
Kawama Airport
166 km / 90 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026