Airports / Florida / EYW
Key West International Airport
KEYW / EYWKey West, FloridaELEV 3 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (NQX) — 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Key West, Florida, Key West International Airport (KEYW / EYW) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 3 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
EYW has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (NQX, 4 nm), Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH, 40 nm), and Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport (KX51, 87 nm).
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Key West, FL destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from EYW, or browse verified operators serving the area.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
5/5 reviews“Key West International Airport (EYW) is small, easy to navigate, and perfectly fits the laid-back island vibe.”
Melissa5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
3/5 reviews“Overall, Key West Airport is clean, charming, and a smooth start or finish to a Florida Keys getaway.”
Melissa5★ on Google
Staff & service
3/5 reviews“Check-in and security are usually quick, especially during off-peak hours, and TSA staff tend to be friendly and efficient.”
Melissa5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KEYW
IATA
EYW
FAA / Local
EYW
Elevation
3 ft
Coordinates
24.5561° N · 81.7596° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D — DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering — typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 3 ft, EYW sits lower than 99% of the 82 Florida fields on the register.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 4nmNQXNaval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica FieldKey West
- 40nmMTHFlorida Keys Marathon International AirportMarathon
- 87nmKX51Miami Homestead General Aviation AirportHomestead
- 93nmOCAOcean Reef Club AirportKey Largo
- 93nmHSTHomestead Air Reserve BaseHomestead
- 96nmAPFNaples Municipal AirportNaples
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKEYW · Key West International Airport · Key West, FL
From the ramp
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