Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (KYKM)
Medium airport · Yakima, Washington, United States
Airport data
| Name | Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KYKM |
| IATA | YKM |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°34'6" W 120°32'38" 46.56820, -120.54400 |
| Location | Yakima, Washington, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,835 ft (1169 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 7,604 ft (2318 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field at a glance
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field is a medium airport in Yakima, Washington, United States, known to airline systems as YKM. The field elevation of 1,099 ft (335 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KYKM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 7,604 ft (2318 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KYKM 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 Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pangborn Memorial Airport | KEAT | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Tri Cities Airport | KPSC | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Columbia Gorge Regional Airport | KDLS | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Grant County International Airport | KMWH | 117 km (63 NM) |
| McChord Air Force Base | KTCM | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,099 ft field elevation of Yakima Air Terminal McAllister 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 Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
What is the ICAO code of Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field?
The ICAO identifier of Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field is KYKM, and its IATA code is YKM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field above sea level?
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet (335 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field located?
The airport lies at 46.5682, -120.5440 — in Yakima, Washington, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pangborn Memorial Airport, about 96 km away.
Does KYKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KYKM 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 Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field?
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,604 ft (2318 m) with a ASP surface.