Bob Sikes Airport (KCEW)
Medium airport · Crestview, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bob Sikes Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCEW |
| IATA | CEW |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°46'44" W 86°31'20" 30.77880, -86.52210 |
| Location | Crestview, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,006 ft (2440 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bob Sikes Airport at a glance
Bob Sikes Airport is a medium airport in Crestview, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as CEW. The field elevation of 213 ft (65 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCEW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 8,006 ft (2440 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCEW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bob Sikes Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Field | KEGI | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | KVPS | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Hurlburt Field | KHRT | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Destin Executive Airport | KDTS | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North | KNSE | 48 km (26 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bob Sikes Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 213 ft field elevation of Bob Sikes Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bob Sikes Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bob Sikes Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bob Sikes Airport is KCEW, and its IATA code is CEW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bob Sikes Airport above sea level?
Bob Sikes Airport sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bob Sikes Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.7788, -86.5221 — in Crestview, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Duke Field, about 14 km away.
Does KCEW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCEW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bob Sikes Airport?
Bob Sikes Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,006 ft (2440 m) with a ASP surface.