Airports / Washington / YKM
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field.
Yakima, Washington · 1,099 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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10 ratings
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Operators based
1,099
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT).
Overview
Located in Yakima, Washington, Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (KYKM / YKM) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,099 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into YKM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT, 52 nm), Tri Cities Airport (PSC, 62 nm), and Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS, 63 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,604-foot paved runway, YKM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from YKM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Yakima.
1 FBO serves KYKM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
McCormick Air Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0600-1900, Sat-Sun 0600-1800; after-hours call-outs available
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KYKM
IATA
YKM
FAA / Local
YKM
Elevation
1,099 ft
Coordinates
46.5682° N · 120.5440° 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 WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 1,099 ft, YKM sits higher than 75% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,604 ft
- 09/277,604 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/223,835 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,604 ft
YKM's 7,604 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.
- 52nmEATPangborn Memorial AirportWenatchee
- 62nmPSCTri Cities AirportPasco
- 63nmDLSColumbia Gorge Regional AirportDallesport / The Dalles
- 63nmMWHGrant County International AirportMoses Lake
- 86nmTCMMcChord Air Force BaseTacoma
- 88nmPDTEastern Oregon Regional Airport at PendletonPendleton
Location
Open the full mapKYKM · Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field · Yakima, WA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from YKM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 452 nm | 1h 27m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 508 nm | 1h 35m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 674 nm | 1h 58m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 726 nm | 2h 5m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 744 nm | 2h 8m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 748 nm | 2h 8m |
| Denver (DEN) | 801 nm | 2h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use YKM?
- Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field's longest paved runway is 7,604 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 YKM?
- Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,604 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field?
- One FBO serves YKM: McCormick Air Center. 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 YKM?
- The closest alternate is Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT), about 52 nm away, followed by Tri Cities Airport (PSC) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from YKM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 27m (452 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 35m (508 nm), San Francisco about 1h 40m (543 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.