Jack Mc Namara Field (KCEC), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jack McNamara Field (KCEC) serves Crescent City on California's far north coast, offering two paved runways for business and general aviation traffic. The field operates without a control tower and maintains an attendance schedule of 0800 to 1800 daily, with both 100LL and Jet A fuel available on site. Its position near the Oregon border places it roughly 116 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area, making it a regional point of entry for operators working the coastal corridor between Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Runways
Jack Mc Namara Field has two paved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 5,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jack Mc Namara Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jack Mc Namara Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is O33, 60 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jack Mc Namara Field recorded 2,274 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KCEC concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July and running highest from May through September before declining sharply toward November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 238 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jack Mc Namara Field averages 1.3 freeze days in January. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 64.5°F, and December the coldest, at 55.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jack Mc Namara Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Ridge lines of shifting sand dunes rise 30 to 50 feet above ground level, located 1,000 feet off the approach end of runway 18.
The transient parking ramp has an established weight limit of 20,000 pounds; the FBO ramp has an established weight limit of 60,000 pounds.
MALSR on runway 12 is pilot-activated; REIL serve runways 18, 36, and 30; HIRL serves runway 12/30; MIRL serves runway 18/36 — all controlled via CTAF.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 103/F/C/Y/T
A 150-foot lighted tower stands 3,300 feet west of the CEC VOR.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jack Mc Namara Field has three airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Brookings (KBOK), 17.80 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCEC
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Frequently asked questions
Does KCEC have on-site customs clearance?
Jack McNamara Field (KCEC) has no on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is located at O33, approximately 60 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international points need to plan their clearance through that facility or another designated port of entry rather than at Crescent City itself. Dispatchers should factor this distance into routing and timing for any flight requiring a customs stop near this part of the Northern California coast.
What runways are available at Jack McNamara Field?
Jack McNamara Field, identified as KCEC, has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 12/30 measures 5,002 feet long and 150 feet wide, while runway 18/36 measures 5,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. Both runways share the same width, giving operators a consistent surface for approach and departure planning. Neither runway length exceeds 5,100 feet, a detail relevant for turbine aircraft performance calculations at this field.
Are there ramp weight restrictions at KCEC?
Yes, Jack McNamara Field applies separate weight limits depending on where an aircraft parks. The transient parking ramp carries an established weight limit of 20,000 pounds, while the FBO ramp allows up to 60,000 pounds. Operators of heavier business aircraft should confirm ramp assignment before arrival to avoid exceeding the lower transient limit. This distinction matters most for mid-size and larger jets planning a stop at KCEC.
What wildlife hazards are noted at Jack McNamara Field?
Jack McNamara Field reports birds and deer both on the airport and in the vicinity, a standing hazard noted in the field's general remarks. Crews operating at KCEC should maintain vigilance during all phases of ground and low-altitude flight operations, particularly around dawn and dusk when wildlife activity tends to increase near airfields. No specific runway or time restriction accompanies this remark, so the hazard applies field-wide. Pilots should brief for wildlife strike avoidance procedures accordingly.
Is KCEC traffic concentrated in certain months?
Yes, business aviation activity at Jack McNamara Field shows a clear seasonal pattern. Monthly operations peak in July at 238, with the surrounding summer months of May, June, August, and September all posting totals above 210. Activity drops off through the fall and winter, bottoming out in November at 126 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KCEC during summer should anticipate the year's busiest traffic window at this Crescent City field.