McKinney National Airport (KTKI), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
McKinney National Airport (KTKI) is a Tier 1 towered airport located in the Dallas metropolitan area, about 30 nautical miles from the metro core. The field is built around a single 7,002-foot concrete runway and handles a substantial share of regional business aviation traffic, supported by onsite CBP inspection services and both avgas and jet fuel availability.
Runways
McKinney National Airport has one paved runway, 18/36, 7,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
McKinney National Airport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
McKinney National Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
McKinney National Airport recorded 10,508 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KTKI concentrates in the fourth quarter, with October, November, and December each posting the highest monthly operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,108 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
McKinney National Airport averages 27.4 days above 90°F in July and 15.8 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.5°F, and January the coldest, at 55.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
McKinney National Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR for Runway 18, the PAPI for Runways 18 and 36, and the HIRL for Runway 18/36 via CTAF. The MALS for Runway 36 operates continuously.
The actual runway length does not match the published value. A 500-foot extension on the south end is marked as a displaced threshold.
Noise sensitive areas are located south of the airport. Pilots are required to use NBAA standard noise abatement procedures. VFR aircraft departing Runway 18 must fly a departure turn to heading 135 degrees, subject to ATC approval.
Bird activity has been reported in the vicinity of the airport.
Touch-and-go landings are not permitted between 0600-0700 and 2100-2200.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
McKinney National Airport has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Aero Country, 7.92 NM west.
Part of the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KTKI?
McKinney National Airport (KTKI) operates a single concrete runway, 18/36, published at 7,002 feet with a width of 150 feet. Airport remarks note that the actual runway length does not match this published value, with a 500-foot extension on the south end marked as a displaced threshold. Dispatchers planning operations at KTKI should account for this displaced threshold when calculating landing distances on Runway 18. The surface is concrete throughout, supporting a range of business aviation aircraft types.
Is customs clearance available at KTKI?
Yes, McKinney National Airport provides onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows aircraft to clear customs directly at KTKI rather than diverting to another facility for federal inspection. The combination of CBP and USDA coverage supports international arrivals that may carry agricultural items subject to compliance review. Dispatchers should still confirm specific arrival procedures and any advance notice requirements directly with the inspection service ahead of an international leg into KTKI.
What fuel is available at McKinney National Airport?
McKinney National Airport (KTKI) stocks both 100LL avgas and A1+ jet fuel, with Jet A confirmed available on the field. The airport attendance schedule runs all days, all months, from 0600 to 2200 local, which spans the hours during which fuel service can typically be arranged. Outside this attendance window, pilots should plan fueling around the published hours rather than assume after-hours service. KTKI's fuel offering supports both piston and turbine business aviation traffic consistent with its role as a Tier 1 facility.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KTKI?
Yes, McKinney National Airport has noise sensitive areas located south of the field, and pilots are required to use NBAA standard noise abatement procedures. Aircraft departing VFR from Runway 18 must fly a departure turn to heading 135 degrees, subject to ATC approval. This procedure is specific to KTKI and should be briefed before departure on Runway 18. Dispatchers routing traffic through KTKI should flag this turn requirement to flight crews unfamiliar with the airport's local noise program.
How much business aviation traffic does KTKI handle, and does it vary by season?
McKinney National Airport recorded 10,508 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 14,882 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly volumes show a clear seasonal pattern, with October posting the highest count at 1,108 operations while January was the lowest at 717. Traffic builds through the fall months, with October, November, and December all exceeding 990 operations each. This concentration means dispatchers scheduling into KTKI during the fourth quarter should anticipate a busier ramp environment than in the winter months.