Murray Field (KEKA)
Medium airport · Eureka, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Murray Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEKA |
| IATA | EKA |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°48'12" W 124°6'47" 40.80340, -124.11300 |
| Location | Eureka, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,011 ft (918 m) | 75 ft | ASPH-G | Yes |
Murray Field at a glance
Murray Field is a medium airport in Eureka, California, United States, known to airline systems as EKA. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEKA 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, 12/30, offers 3,011 ft (918 m) of asph-g surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEKA 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 Murray Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport | KACV | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Jack Mc Namara Field Airport | KCEC | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Redding Municipal Airport | KRDD | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Red Bluff Municipal Airport | KRBL | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Ukiah Municipal Airport | KUKI | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Murray Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Murray Field 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 Murray Field
What is the ICAO code of Murray Field?
The ICAO identifier of Murray Field is KEKA, and its IATA code is EKA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Murray Field above sea level?
Murray Field sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Murray Field located?
The airport lies at 40.8034, -124.1130 — in Eureka, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KEKA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEKA 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 Murray Field?
Murray Field has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 3,011 ft (918 m) with a ASPH-G surface.