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Easy in & out
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Airports / Arizona / YUM
Medium airport · YUM
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
Yuma, Arizona · 213 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
649 ratings
0
Operators based
213
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Yuma, ArizonaELEV 213 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
649
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
213
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to MXL
Field standing
#22 / 48
Arizona airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 649 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated AZ fields.
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Yuma, Arizona, Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (KNYL / YUM) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 213 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
YUM has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL, 32 nm), Imperial County Airport (IPL, 50 nm), and El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK, 55 nm). YUM offers 3 runways, the longest 13,300-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of YUM vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Yuma MCAS and Yuma Marine Corps Air Station. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from YUM, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KNYL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Million Air Yuma
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMillion Air Yuma is a vital member of the Yuma International Airport team, providing outstanding service to corporate, general and military aviation. We offer all of the amenities and services Million Air customers have come to expect. Our hours are M-F 5:30AM to 11PM and weekends 6AM to 11PM. After hour services are available with prior notice.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 5:30AM-11PM, weekends 6AM-11PM; after-hours by prior notice
- Unicom 131.225
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Clean facility and helpful/friendly staff.”
W5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Clean facility and helpful/friendly staff.”
W5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KNYL
IATA
YUM
FAA / Local
NYL
Elevation
213 ft
Coordinates
32.6509° N · 114.6094° 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 AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 213 ft, YUM sits lower than 98% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 13,300 ft
- 03L/21R13,300 ft × 200 ftConcreteLighted
- 03R/21L9,240 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/266,146 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,300 ft
YUM's 13,300 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 32nmMXLGeneral Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International AirportMexicali
- 50nmIPLImperial County AirportImperial
- 55nmNJKEl Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)El Centro
- 58nmBLHBlythe AirportBlythe
- 98nmTRMJacqueline Cochran Regional AirportPalm Springs
- 114nmESEEnsenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air BaseEnsenada
Location
Open the full mapKNYL · Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma · Yuma, AZ
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YUM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 148 nm | 45m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 208 nm | 53m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 216 nm | 54m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 484 nm | 1h 32m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 505 nm | 1h 34m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 561 nm | 1h 42m |
| Denver (DEN) | 646 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YUM?
- Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's longest paved runway is 13,300 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at YUM?
- Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma has 3 runways; the longest measures 13,300 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma?
- One FBO serves YUM: Million Air Yuma. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to YUM?
- The closest alternate is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), about 32 nm away, followed by Imperial County Airport (IPL) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YUM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 53m (208 nm), Los Angeles about 54m (216 nm), San Francisco about 1h 32m (484 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.