Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field — Yakima, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereYakima Air Terminal McAllister Field in Yakima uses the IATA code YKM, with KYKM as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from YKM
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
Yakima Air Terminal, also called McAllister Field and coded YKM, serves Yakima, Washington, in the heart of the state's agricultural Yakima Valley. The airport offers scheduled commercial flights connecting to regional hubs, alongside general aviation, agricultural aviation support, and a notable Air National Guard presence. YKM's location amid extensive orchards, vineyards, and hop farms ties it closely to the valley's farming economy, with cargo and crop-dusting operations forming part of its traffic mix. The terminal has undergone modernization to improve passenger amenities as demand from the growing Yakima metropolitan area increases. McAllister Field remains a key transportation asset for central Washington beyond the Cascade mountain corridor.
Runways at Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3835 ft (1169 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 7604 ft (2318 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | CHINOOK APP/DEP | 123.8 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 125.25 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.9 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 133.25 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | SEATTLE RDO | 122.5 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 133.25 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM)
- Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) — 95.8 km (59.5 mi)
- Tri Cities Airport (PSC) — 114.3 km (71.0 mi)
- Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) — 115.9 km (72.0 mi)
- Grant County International Airport (MWH) — 117.1 km (72.8 mi)
- McChord Air Force Base (TCM) — 160.0 km (99.4 mi)
- Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) — 163.2 km (101.4 mi)
- Gray Army Air Field (GRF) — 165.1 km (102.6 mi)
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — 165.8 km (103.0 mi)
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) serves Washington's agricultural Yakima Valley with scheduled flights, general aviation, and military operations supporting the region's farming-based economy.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field?
The IATA code for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field is YKM.
What is the ICAO code for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field?
The ICAO code for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field is KYKM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.