Murray Field — Eureka, United States

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Murray Field in Eureka uses the IATA code EKA, with KEKA as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from EKA

Murray Field

EKA is the IATA code for Murray Field, a small general aviation airport serving Eureka, California, on the state's rugged north coast. Owned by the city of Eureka, the airfield mainly supports private pilots, flight training, and light aircraft operations, since the larger California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport handles scheduled commercial service in the area. Murray Field sits along the Eel River delta and provides a convenient base for local sightseeing flights over the redwood forests and Humboldt Bay. It has a single paved runway and modest facilities typical of a community-owned airfield. EKA is not used for airline traffic, making it a quieter alternative for recreational and business aviation in Humboldt County.

Runways at Murray Field (EKA)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
12/303011 ft (918 m)75 ft (23 m)ASPH-G

Radio frequencies for Murray Field (EKA)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSEATTLE CNTR124.85 MHz
FSSOAKLAND RDO122.35 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.7 MHz

Airports near Murray Field (EKA)

EKA is often confused with Eureka's main commercial airport (ACV); travelers searching for flights to Eureka should note EKA/Murray Field serves general aviation only, not scheduled airlines.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Murray Field?

The IATA code for Murray Field is EKA.

What is the ICAO code for Murray Field?

The ICAO code for Murray Field is KEKA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.