Cecil Airport — Jacksonville, United States
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Distance & flight time from VQQ
Cecil Airport
Cecil Airport, located in Jacksonville, Florida, occupies the site of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field, which was decommissioned from active naval duty in the 1990s and converted to civilian and industrial aviation use. VQQ today serves as a hub for aerospace manufacturing, cargo operations, and flight testing, with several major companies operating facilities on the airport grounds. The site retains extensive runway infrastructure inherited from its military past, making it well-suited for large aircraft testing and industrial aviation activity. Cecil Airport has also earned recognition as one of the few FAA-licensed spaceport sites in the United States, reflecting its evolving role in advanced aerospace operations.
Runways at Cecil Airport (VQQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 4439 ft (1353 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
| 09R/27L | 8003 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
| 18L/36R | 12504 ft (3811 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
| 18R/36L | 8001 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Cecil Airport (VQQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | JACKSONVILLE APP/DEP | 123.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.275 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 126.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.625 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.1 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Cecil Airport (VQQ)
- Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) — 18.9 km (11.7 mi)
- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) — 35.4 km (22.0 mi)
- Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG) — 37.2 km (23.1 mi)
- Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field (NRB) — 47.4 km (29.5 mi)
- Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) — 59.2 km (36.8 mi)
- Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) — 70.0 km (43.5 mi)
- St Simons Island Airport (SSI) — 113.7 km (70.6 mi)
- Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) — 122.1 km (75.9 mi)
Cecil Airport (VQQ) in Jacksonville, Florida, repurposes the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field for aerospace manufacturing, cargo, and testing, and holds FAA spaceport licensing.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Cecil Airport?
The IATA code for Cecil Airport is VQQ.
What is the ICAO code for Cecil Airport?
The ICAO code for Cecil Airport is KVQQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.