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Key West Nas /Boca Chica Field/ Airport (KNQX / NQX)

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KNQX airport at a glance

ICAO code: KNQX
IATA code: NQX
City: Key West
Region: Florida
Country: United States
Elevation: 6 ft (2 m)
Time zone: America/New York (UTC-5)
Coordinates: 24.5758° N, 81.6889° W
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Weather & airport info KNQX

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 04 Nov, 20:53 UTC

Wind: 8 kt (15 km/h) from east (100°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: few clouds at 2,000 ft, scattered clouds at 8,500 ft
Temperature: 28 °C (dew point 24 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,012 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KNQX 042053Z 10008KT 10SM FEW020 SCT085 28/24 A2987 RMK AO2 RAE43 SLP114 CB DSNT N P0000 60019 T02830244 56015 $

Forecast (TAF)

04 Nov, 18:00–23:00 UTC
9 kt (17 km/h) from east (80°) · visibility 10 km or more · Showers in the vicinity · scattered clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 4,000 ft
04 Nov, 23:00–15:00 UTCfrom
7 kt (13 km/h) from east-northeast (60°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 2,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF AMD KNQX 041810Z 0418/0515 08009KT 9999 VCSH SCT020 BKN040 QNH2983INS TEMPO 0418/0420 4800 -SHRA BKN020 BKN040 FM042300 06007KT 9999 FEW020 QNH2981INS TX31/0419Z TN26/0511Z AMD 1810 FN20056

Airport

Elevation: 6 ft (2 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:35 / 17:45 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
08/26	3,048 m (10,001 ft)	asphalt/concrete	yes
04/22	2,134 m (7,001 ft)	asphalt/concrete	yes
14/32	2,134 m (7,000 ft)	asphalt/concrete	yes

Radio frequencies

ATIS: 27.72
Clearance: 121.2
Ground: 121.7
Tower: 126.1

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KNQX

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Closed per NOTAM: RWY 4/22*, RWY 4*, RWY 14/32*, RWY 32*, RWY 8/26*, RWY 26*, TWY M, TWY D*, TWY J*, TWY K*, TWY C (* partly closed)

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approaches (16)

Departure procedures (1)

STRAP TWO

Minimums (3)

Other (4)

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Current NOTAMs for KNQX(19)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

ClosedRunway: closedM0497/26· until 19 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Runway 04/22 is closed due to construction. The approach end of runway 04 south of the runway centroid is excluded from the controlled movement area.
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RWY 04/22 CLSD DUE TO CONST. RWY 04 APCH END SOUTH OF RWY CENTROID EXCLUDED FROM CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA.
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M0497/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610181848
C) 2612192359
E)
RWY 04/22 CLSD DUE TO CONST. RWY 04 APCH END SOUTH OF RWY CENTROID EXCLUDED FROM CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA.
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ClosedRunway: closedM0496/26· until 19 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Runway 14/32 is closed due to construction. The approach end of runway 32 south of the runway centroid is excluded from the controlled movement area.
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RWY 14/32 CLSD DUE TO CONST. RWY 32 APCH END SOUTH OF RWY CENTROID EXCLUDED FROM CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA.
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M0496/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610181844
C) 2612192359
E)
RWY 14/32 CLSD DUE TO CONST. RWY 32 APCH END SOUTH OF RWY CENTROID EXCLUDED FROM CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA.
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ClosedRunway: closedM0495/26· until 19 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The west 4200 ft of runway 08/26 are closed for construction. Personnel and equipment are present. The remaining open portion of runway 26 is available to prior authorized operations only.
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RWY 08/26 WEST 4200FT CLSD FOR CONSTRUCTION. PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT PRESENT. REMAINING OPEN PORTION OF RWY 26 AVAILABLE TO PRIOR AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS ONLY.
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M0495/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610181835
C) 2612192359
E)
RWY 08/26 WEST 4200FT CLSD FOR CONSTRUCTION. PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT PRESENT. REMAINING OPEN PORTION OF RWY 26 AVAILABLE TO PRIOR AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS ONLY.
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Out of serviceTerminal area surveillance radar: unserviceableM0512/26· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The airport surveillance radar is unserviceable. This radar helps air traffic control track aircraft near the airport.
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AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE RADAR UNSERVICEABLE
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M0512/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QCTAS/I/BO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2611031738
C) 2611062359
E)
 AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE RADAR UNSERVICEABLE
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ClosedTaxiway: closedM0501/26· until 19 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Taxiway M is closed due to construction work. Personnel and equipment are present on the taxiway.
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TWY M CLSD DUE TO CONST. PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT PRESENT
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M0501/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QMXLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610211415
C) 2612192359
E) TWY M CLSD DUE TO CONST. PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT PRESENT
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ClosedOtherM0484/26· until 19 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Taxiways D, E, J, and K are closed for construction and removed from the controlled movement area (CMA). Personnel and equipment are present.
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TWY D , TWY E , TWY J , & TWY K CLSD FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVED FROM THE CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA (CMA). PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT PRESENT.
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M0484/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610171800
C) 2612192359
E) TWY D , TWY E , TWY J , & TWY K CLSD FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVED FROM THE CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA (CMA). PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT PRESENT.
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ClosedTaxiway: closedM0459/26· until 18 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Taxiway C is closed and barricaded due to construction.
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TWY C CLSD AND BARRICADED FOR CONSTRUCTION
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M0459/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QMXLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610061336
C) 2612182359
E) TWY C CLSD AND
 BARRICADED FOR CONSTRUCTION
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NoticeOtherM0514/26· from 05 Nov, 09:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 11:00 UTC
All ground and airfield operations at Key West NAS (Boca Chica Fld) airport are suspended 30 minutes before the start of the listed times until the end of the listed times.
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AERODROME FROM (0900Z - 1100Z) THURSDAY 05NOV2026 FROM 0400L - 0600L ALL GROUND AND AIRFIELD OPERATIONS ARE SUSPENDED 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE LISTED TIMES UNTIL THE END OF THE LISTED TIMES.
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M0514/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2611050900
C) 2611051100
E) AERODROME FROM (0900Z - 1100Z) THURSDAY 05NOV2026 FROM 0400L - 0600L ALL GROUND AND AIRFIELD OPERATIONS ARE SUSPENDED 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE LISTED TIMES UNTIL THE END OF THE LISTED TIMES.
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11 more NOTAMs

NoticeOtherM0513/26· from 05 Nov, 01:00 UTC · until 05 Nov, 03:00 UTC
All ground and airfield operations at Key West NAS (Boca Chica Fld) airport are suspended 30 minutes before the start of the listed times until the end of the listed times.
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AERODROME FROM (0100Z - 0300Z) WEDNESDAY 04NOV2026 FROM 2000L - 2200L ALL GROUND AND AIRFIELD OPERATIONS ARE SUSPENDED 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE LISTED TIMES UNTIL THE END OF THE LISTED TIMES.
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M0513/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2611050100
C) 2611050300
E) AERODROME FROM (0100Z - 0300Z) WEDNESDAY 04NOV2026 FROM 2000L - 2200L ALL GROUND AND AIRFIELD OPERATIONS ARE SUSPENDED 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE LISTED TIMES UNTIL THE END OF THE LISTED TIMES.
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NoticeOtherM0515/26· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The aerodrome radar weather information is unavailable. This may affect the provision of current weather data.
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AERODROME RADAR WX UNAVAILABLE
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M0515/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2611041532
C) 2611062359
E) AERODROME RADAR WX UNAVAILABLE
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NoticeInstrument approach procedure: changedV0028/26· until 16 Jan, 23:59 UTC
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT PAR runway 08, CHANGE MINIMA to READ: GS/TCH/RPI (3.0Â°/50/956), category (ABCDE), DA/MDA-VIS (104-1/4), HAT/HATH HAA (100) CEIL-VIS (100-1/4). * WHEN approach lighting INOP, INCREASE VIS to 1/2 MILE.
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[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT PAR RWY 08, CHANGE MINIMA TO READ: GS/TCH/RPI (3.0Â°/50/956), CAT (ABCDE), DA/MDA-VIS (104-1/4), HAT/HATH HAA (100) CEIL-VIS (100-1/4). * WHEN ALS INOP, INCREASE VIS TO 1/2 MILE.
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V0028/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QPICH/I/BO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2611031736
C) 2701162359
E) [US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT PAR RWY 08, CHANGE MINIMA TO READ: GS/TCH/RPI (3.0Â°/50/956), CAT (ABCDE), DA/MDA-VIS (104-1/4), HAT/HATH HAA (100) CEIL-VIS (100-1/4). * WHEN ALS INOP, INCREASE VIS TO 1/2 MILE.
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NoticeInstrument approach procedure: changedV0026/26· until 15 Jan, 23:59 UTC
The minima for the instrument approach procedure with precision approach radar (PAR) for runway 26 have been amended. The new values are: glideslope/threshold crossing height/reference point intercept (3.0°/50/946), category (ABCDE), decision altitude/minimum descent altitude-visibility (105-1/2), height above touchdown/height above aerodrome (100), ceiling-visibility (100-1/2).
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[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT PAR RWY 26, CHANGE MINIMA TO READ: GS/TCH/RPI (3.0Â°/50/946), CAT (ABCDE), DA/MDA-VIS (105-1/2), HAT/HATH HAA (100) CEIL-VIS (100-1/2).
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V0026/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QPICH/I/BO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2611031735
C) 2701152359
E) [US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT PAR RWY 26, CHANGE MINIMA TO READ: GS/TCH/RPI (3.0Â°/50/946), CAT (ABCDE), DA/MDA-VIS (105-1/2), HAT/HATH HAA (100) CEIL-VIS (100-1/2).
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NoticeInstrument approach procedure: changedV0027/26· until 15 Jan, 23:59 UTC
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT PAR runway 04, CHANGE MINIMA to READ: GS/TCH/RPI (3.0Â°/50/950), category (ABCDE), DA/MDA-VIS (104-1/2), HAT/HATH HAA (100) CEIL-VIS (100-1/2).
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[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT PAR RWY 04, CHANGE MINIMA TO READ: GS/TCH/RPI (3.0Â°/50/950), CAT (ABCDE), DA/MDA-VIS (104-1/2), HAT/HATH HAA (100) CEIL-VIS (100-1/2).
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V0027/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QPICH/I/BO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2611031735
C) 2701152359
E) [US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE AMENDMENT PAR RWY 04, CHANGE MINIMA TO READ: GS/TCH/RPI (3.0Â°/50/950), CAT (ABCDE), DA/MDA-VIS (104-1/2), HAT/HATH HAA (100) CEIL-VIS (100-1/2).
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NoticeObstacleM0509/26· until 18 Nov, 23:00 UTC
A crane 0.7 nautical miles east of Key West NAS (Boca Chica Field) is an obstacle. Its top is 108 ft above sea level (100 ft above ground), is flagged and unlighted. The boom is lowered between sunset and sunrise and when not in use, and is only in operation during daylight hours.
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OBSTACLE CRANE 243433N0814032W (.7NM EAST KNQX) 108FT MSL (100FT AGL) FLAGGED AND UNLIGHTED BOOM LOWERED BETWEEN SUNSET - SUNRISE AND WHEN NOT IN USE. DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY.
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M0509/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QOBXX/IV/M/AE/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610291100
C) 2611182300
E) OBSTACLE CRANE 243433N0814032W
 (.7NM EAST KNQX) 108FT MSL
 (100FT AGL) FLAGGED AND UNLIGHTED BOOM LOWERED BETWEEN SUNSET - SUNRISE AND WHEN NOT IN USE. DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY.
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NoticeOtherM0502/26· until 01 Jan, 23:59 UTC
The airport offers practice precision approach radar approaches to runway 04 only during daylight and visual meteorological conditions hours for currency and training purposes.
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AERODROME PRACTICE PAR APCH TO RWY 04 AVAILABLE DURING DAYLIGHT AND VMC HOURS FOR CURRENCY AND TRAINING ONLY
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M0502/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610211900
C) 2701012359
E) AERODROME PRACTICE PAR APCH TO RWY 04 AVAILABLE DURING DAYLIGHT AND VMC HOURS FOR CURRENCY AND TRAINING ONLY
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NoticeOtherM0455/26· until 11 Dec, 23:59 UTC
An antenna (2026-ASO-11942-OE) approximately 0.37 nautical miles west of the approach end of runway 14 is an obstacle. Its top is 46 ft above sea level, 45 ft above ground, not flagged, and lighted.
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OBST ANTENNA (2026-ASO-11942-OE) APPROXIMATELY 243442.90N814152.38W (APPROXIMATELY .37NM W APPROACH END OF RWY14 NQX) 46FT (45FT AGL) NOT FLAGGED, LGTD
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M0455/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610051728
C) 2612112359
E) OBST ANTENNA (2026-ASO-11942-OE) APPROXIMATELY 243442.90N814152.38W (APPROXIMATELY .37NM W APPROACH END OF RWY14 NQX) 46FT (45FT AGL) NOT FLAGGED, LGTD
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NoticeOtherM0454/26· until 11 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Obstacle ANTENNA (2026-ASO-11943-OE) APPROXIMATELY (APPROXIMATELY. 28 NM W APPROACH END of runway 14 NQX) 46 ft above sea level (45 ft above ground) not flagged, lighted
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OBST ANTENNA (2026-ASO-11943-OE) APPROXIMATELY 243439.85N814146.77W (APPROXIMATELY .28NM W APPROACH END OF RWY14 NQX) 46FT (45FT AGL) NOT FLAGGED, LGTD
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M0454/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610051726
C) 2612112359
E) OBST ANTENNA (2026-ASO-11943-OE) APPROXIMATELY 243439.85N814146.77W (APPROXIMATELY .28NM W APPROACH END OF RWY14 NQX) 46FT (45FT AGL) NOT FLAGGED, LGTD
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NoticeOtherL0083/26· until 11 Dec, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle, an asphalt plant, is approximately 0.62 nautical miles east of the airport and 0.5 nautical miles south-southeast of the tower; its top is 53 ft above sea level, 50 ft above ground. Use caution.
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OBST ASPHALT PLANT (ASN 2025 ASO 2967 OE) 243414.95N0814033.81W (APPROXIMATELY .62 NM E NQX), (APPROXIMATELY .5NM SSE TWR), 53FT (50FT AGL), USE CAUTION
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L0083/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610051651
C) 2612112359
E) OBST ASPHALT PLANT (ASN 2025 ASO 2967 OE) 243414.95N0814033.81W (APPROXIMATELY .62 NM E NQX), (APPROXIMATELY .5NM SSE TWR), 53FT (50FT AGL), USE CAUTION
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NoticeOtherL0082/26· until 11 Dec, 23:59 UTC
A concrete plant is an obstacle approximately 0.15 nautical miles southeast of the tower at Key West NAS (Boca Chica Fld) airport. Its top is 41 ft above sea level, 40 ft above ground, it is not flagged and not lighted; use caution.
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OBST CONCRETE PLANT (ASN 2026 ASO 458 OE) 243422.8N0814036.4W (APPROXIMATELY .15NM SE TWR) 41FT (40FT AGL) NOT FLAGGED, NOT LGTD, USE CAUTION.
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L0082/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZMA/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2434N08141W005
A) KNQX
B) 2610051647
C) 2612112359
E) OBST CONCRETE PLANT (ASN 2026 ASO 458 OE) 243422.8N0814036.4W (APPROXIMATELY .15NM SE TWR) 41FT (40FT AGL) NOT FLAGGED, NOT LGTD, USE CAUTION.
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KNQX airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Key West airport (KNQX) today?

There are currently 17 valid NOTAMs for Key West (KNQX). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed; Taxiway: closed; Other: closed; Terminal area surveillance radar: unserviceable. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Key West airport (KNQX)?

According to the latest weather report for KNQX (METAR, 04 Nov, 20:53 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from east (100°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 28 °C (dew point 24 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Key West airport (KNQX)?

Key West (KNQX) has 3 runways: runway 08/26 with 3,048 m (10,001 ft), asphalt/concrete, runway 04/22 with 2,134 m (7,001 ft), asphalt/concrete and runway 14/32 with 2,134 m (7,000 ft), asphalt/concrete. The longest is 3,048 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Key West airport (KNQX)?

Frequencies at KNQX: Tower 126.1 MHz, Ground 121.7 MHz and ATIS 27.72 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Key West Nas /Boca Chica Field/ Airport?

The ICAO code is KNQX and the IATA code is NQX. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KNQX airport?

Key West Nas /Boca Chica Field/ Airport sits at 6 ft (2 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/New York.

Can I fly to KNQX by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Key West Nas /Boca Chica Field/ Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

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