Clearwater Executive Airport (KCLW), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Clearwater Executive (KCLW) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Clearwater, Florida, sitting 14.5 nautical miles from the Tampa metro area and close to several other regional fields including St Pete-Clearwater International and Tampa International. The airport handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data reporting 854 bizav operations against 2,833 total operations in 2025. A single asphalt runway, 16/34, serves all traffic, and fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A during attended hours. Operators without onsite customs access should plan routing through nearby KPIE for international clearance.
Runways
Clearwater Executive Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,108 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Clearwater Executive Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Clearwater Executive Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Saint Pete-Clearwater International (KPIE), 6 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Clearwater Executive Airport recorded 854 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at Clearwater Exec (KCLW) is concentrated in the spring and late-fall months, with March, April, and November showing the highest operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 97 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Clearwater Executive Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Tampa Approach.
The VASI for Runway 16 and Runway 34, and the MIRL for Runway 16/34, are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway 16 has an approach ratio of 22:1 to the displaced threshold.
Runway 34 has an approach ratio of 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
Trees penetrate the 7:1 transitional surface on the west side of Runway 16/34.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the FBO for details.
Full stop landings only; touch-and-go operations are not permitted.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Clearwater Executive Airport has five airfields within 17 NM. The closest is Saint Pete-Clearwater International (KPIE), 5.64 NM southeast.
Part of the Tampa and St. Petersburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KCLW offer for business aircraft?
Clearwater Executive (KCLW) has a single runway, 16/34, measuring 4,108 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. Approach ratios are 22:1 to the displaced threshold on Runway 16 and 20:1 on Runway 34. There is no touch-and-go traffic permitted; all landings must be to a full stop. Pilots should also note trees penetrating the 7:1 transitional surface on the west side of the runway.
Is fuel available at Clearwater Executive?
Clearwater Executive (KCLW) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is attended daily from 0700 to 1900 local time. Pilots operating outside those hours should plan fuel needs accordingly, since the airport is untowered and has no published overnight attendance. Noise abatement procedures are also in effect and can be coordinated through the FBO.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KCLW?
Clearwater Executive (KCLW) does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (KPIE), located approximately 5.64 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Clearwater Executive should plan to route through KPIE rather than expecting service at this field.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KCLW throughout the year?
Clearwater Executive (KCLW) recorded 854 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 2,833 total annual operations. Traffic is concentrated in specific months, with March, April, and November showing the highest bizav activity while August is the slowest month. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KCLW should account for this seasonal variation when planning ramp and fuel needs.