Key West International (KEYW), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Key West International Airport, known by its ICAO code KEYW and IATA code EYW, serves the southernmost city in the continental United States from a single paved runway. The airport is towered, attends traffic from 0700 to 2300 daily, and supports business aviation alongside commercial and general aviation traffic, with customs services and a USDA compliance agreement available on site for international arrivals. Its low elevation of 3 feet and coastal location place it near restricted airspace and military jet traffic, both of which factor into local operating procedures.
Runways
Key West International has one paved runway, 09/27, 5,076 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Key West International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 11pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Key West International 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
Key West International recorded 13,688 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KEYW is concentrated in the winter and early spring months, peaking in March and falling to its lowest point in September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 1,533 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Key West International averages 19.9 days above 90°F in August. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.6°F, and January the coldest, at 75.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Key West International has published operating constraints in seven categories: weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Prior permission is required for aircraft with a wingspan exceeding 118 feet or exceeding the runway's weight-bearing capacity; contact the airport manager.
Pilot-activated REIL for runways 09 and 27, PAPI for runways 09 and 27, and MIRL for runway 09/27, activated on CTAF.
Runway 09 approach slope is 46:1 to the marked displaced threshold.
VFR departures should maintain runway heading until reaching the field boundary, then execute a turn to the north or south.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 340 feet in length by 120 feet in width, is located at the departure end of runway 09.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 274 feet in length by 122 feet in width, is located 307 feet from the threshold of the departure end of runway 27.
This is a noise-sensitive area; use NBAA noise abatement procedures at other times; engine runups are confined to a designated area on taxiway A between taxiway B10 and taxiway B11; no operations of this kind between 2300 and 0700.
Birds on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 370/F/B/X/T
Restricted area R-2916, located 14 nautical miles northeast of the airport, has a strobe light, a marked balloon, and a cable rising to 14,000 feet.
Military jet traffic operates south and east of the airport; aircraft enter the traffic area from the southeast through the west.
Enter the traffic area below 2,000 feet; refer to the Miami VFR Terminal Area Chart for suggested VFR flyway routes.
Taxiway B5 is not visible from the airport traffic control tower.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Miami ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Key West International has two airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Key West NAS (boca Chica Fld) (KNQX), 4.15 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Key West International Airport (KEYW)?
Key West International Airport, identified as KEYW, is a towered public-use airport in Key West, Florida, at 3 feet elevation. It handles both business aviation and commercial traffic and recorded 34,688 total annual operations in 2025, with 13,688 attributed to business aviation. The field operates a single runway, 09/27, measuring 5,076 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. Both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available. Customs services are on site, supported by a USDA compliance agreement, making it a viable port of entry for arriving international flights.
Does KEYW have customs and CBP inspection on site?
Yes, Key West International Airport has customs services available on site. CBP inspection services are provided, and the airport also operates under a USDA compliance agreement, which is relevant for agricultural inspection requirements on inbound flights. This setup allows arriving international traffic to clear formalities directly at KEYW rather than diverting to another port of entry. Operators should coordinate arrival details in advance given the field's attendance schedule of 0700 to 2300 daily. No weight or passenger-count restriction on the customs process is noted in the airport's operational data.
What operational restrictions apply to large aircraft or wingspans at Key West Airport?
Key West Airport requires prior permission for any aircraft with a wingspan exceeding 118 feet or for aircraft whose weight exceeds the runway's weight-bearing capacity, coordinated through the airport manager. The single runway, 09/27, carries a pavement classification rating of PCR VALUE 370/F / B/X / T. Runway 09 also has an EMAS bed, 340 feet long and 120 feet wide, located at the departure end, and runway 27 has a similar EMAS installation, 274 feet long and 122 feet wide, positioned 307 feet from the threshold. These arresting systems and the PPR requirement reflect the airport's constrained runway length of 5,076 feet.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KEYW?
Yes, Key West International Airport sits near a noise-sensitive area, and operators are directed to follow NBAA noise abatement procedures outside designated times. Engine runups are restricted to a designated area on taxiway A between taxiway B10 and taxiway B11. No operations of this kind are permitted between 2300 and 0700. Pilots departing VFR are also instructed to maintain runway heading until reaching the field boundary before turning north or south. These measures reflect the airport's proximity to surrounding residential areas in Key West.
When is business aviation traffic at KEYW busiest during the year?
Business aviation traffic at Key West International Airport, tracked under ICAO code KEYW, concentrates in the winter and early spring months. March recorded the highest monthly count at 1,533 operations, followed by February at 1,375 and January at 1,348. Traffic drops through the summer, with September the lowest month at 834 operations. This seasonal pattern aligns with the region's cooler, drier winter climate, when daytime highs stay in the mid-70s to upper-70s Fahrenheit versus summer highs near 90 degrees with numerous days above 90°F.