MacDill Air Force Base — Tampa, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for MacDill Air Force Base (Tampa) is MCF — its ICAO code is KMCF.
Distance & flight time from MCF
MacDill Air Force Base
MCF is the code for MacDill Air Force Base, an active United States Air Force installation in Tampa, Florida. It is not a civilian airport and does not handle commercial passenger traffic. MacDill is best known as the headquarters of US Central Command and US Special Operations Command, making it one of the most strategically significant military bases in the country, and it also hosts air refueling wings operating KC-135 tanker aircraft. The base occupies a peninsula on Tampa Bay and has a long history dating to World War II, when it trained bomber crews. Access to MCF is restricted to military personnel, government officials, and authorized visitors, and its inclusion in airport code databases reflects its function as a military airfield rather than any public aviation role.
Runways at MacDill Air Force Base (MCF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11421 ft (3481 m) | 151 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for MacDill Air Force Base (MCF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | TAMPA APP | 124.95 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 133.825 MHz |
| DEP | TAMPA DEP | 119.65 MHz |
| GND | GND | 118.575 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.46 MHz |
| POST | 6 AMW COMD POST | 138.95 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 123.7 MHz |
Airports near MacDill Air Force Base (MCF)
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) — 14.1 km (8.8 mi)
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) — 17.7 km (11.0 mi)
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) — 50.7 km (31.5 mi)
- Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) — 51.6 km (32.1 mi)
- Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) — 115.8 km (72.0 mi)
- Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) — 117.1 km (72.8 mi)
- Leesburg International Airport (LEE) — 128.8 km (80.0 mi)
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) — 135.2 km (84.0 mi)
MCF is MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, a restricted military installation, not a public airport. Searchers looking for commercial flights to Tampa should use Tampa International Airport (TPA) instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for MacDill Air Force Base?
The IATA code for MacDill Air Force Base is MCF.
What is the ICAO code for MacDill Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for MacDill Air Force Base is KMCF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.