Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma — Yuma, United States
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Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Yuma International Airport, sharing the code YUM with the adjacent Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, is a joint civil-military facility in Yuma, Arizona, United States. The Marine Corps station is one of the busiest air stations in the Marine Corps, hosting extensive fixed-wing training due to the region's consistently clear desert skies. Civilian operations at Yuma International share runways and airspace with military traffic, offering commercial passenger flights to Phoenix and other connections for the surrounding agricultural community. Yuma's location near the California and Mexico borders adds strategic value to the base's training missions. This dual-use arrangement makes YUM a distinctive example of coordinated civilian and defense aviation infrastructure in the American Southwest.
Runways at Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 13300 ft (4054 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | CON |
| 03R/21L | 9240 ft (2816 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 08/26 | 6146 ft (1873 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 17/35 | 5710 ft (1740 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.8 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 125.55 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| MISC | VFR ADVSY SVC | 124.7 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 120.7 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 33.79 MHz |
| RDO | SAN DIEGO RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| RFSS | PRESCOTT RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.3 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 119.3 MHz |
Airports near Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM)
- General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) — 59.4 km (36.9 mi)
- Imperial County Airport (IPL) — 92.5 km (57.5 mi)
- El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK) — 101.3 km (62.9 mi)
- Blythe Airport (BLH) — 108.1 km (67.2 mi)
- Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) — 180.6 km (112.2 mi)
- Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base (ESE) — 210.3 km (130.7 mi)
- Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) — 214.7 km (133.4 mi)
- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) — 219.8 km (136.6 mi)
Yuma International Airport and MCAS Yuma (YUM) combine civilian passenger service with major Marine Corps aviation training in southwestern Arizona.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma?
The IATA code for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is YUM.
What is the ICAO code for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma?
The ICAO code for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is KNYL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.