Cecil Airport (KVQQ)
Medium airport · Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cecil Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVQQ |
| IATA | VQQ |
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°13'7" W 81°52'36" 30.21870, -81.87670 |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 4,439 ft (1353 m) | 200 ft | PEM | No |
| 09R/27L | 8,003 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 12,504 ft (3811 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft | PEM | No |
Cecil Airport at a glance
Cecil Airport is a medium airport in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as VQQ. The field elevation of 81 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVQQ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 18L/36R — offers 12,504 ft (3811 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVQQ 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 Cecil Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) | KNIP | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Jacksonville International Airport | KJAX | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport | KCRG | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field | KNRB | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Northeast Florida Regional Airport | KSGJ | 59 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cecil Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 81 ft field elevation of Cecil 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 Cecil Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cecil Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cecil Airport is KVQQ, and its IATA code is VQQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cecil Airport above sea level?
Cecil Airport sits at an elevation of 81 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cecil Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.2187, -81.8767 — in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field), about 19 km away.
Does KVQQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVQQ 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 Cecil Airport?
Cecil Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 12,504 ft (3811 m) with a PEM surface.