Yakima Air Trml / McAllister Field (KYKM), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Yakima Air Terminal / McAllister Field (KYKM) is a towered, public-use airport in Yakima, Washington, serving as a business aviation hub for south-central Washington. The field handled 9,200 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 5,608 of those operations. Its longer runway extends to 7,604 feet, supporting a range of turbine and piston aircraft operating in the region.
Runways
Yakima Air Trml / McAllister Field has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 7,604 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Yakima Air Trml / McAllister Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Yakima Air Trml / McAllister Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Grant County International (KMWH), 63 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Yakima Air Trml / McAllister Field recorded 5,608 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January, February, August and November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 508 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Yakima Air Trml / McAllister Field averages 16.5 days above 90°F in July, 28.0 freeze days in December and 2.4 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.9°F, and December the coldest, at 38.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Yakima Air Trml / McAllister Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Be alert for birds in the vicinity of the Yakima River, 5 nautical miles east of the approach to Runway 27.
Taxiway B, from the approach end of Runway 22 to Taxiway A, is restricted to aircraft with wingspans of 79 feet or less.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, pilots must activate the High Intensity Runway Lights on Runway 09/27 and the MALSR on Runway 27 via CTAF.
Runway 04/22 shows some spalling and raveling on its surface.
On Runway 04/22, the MIRL, REILs, and PAPIs go out of service when the tower is closed.
Taxiway B lights south of Runway 9/27 go out of service when the tower is closed.
PCR VALUE: 282/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 814/F/C/X/T
Taxiway lights on Taxiway B1 and Taxiway B2 go out of service when the tower is closed.
Reflectors are installed only on Taxiway C.
The main terminal ramp is restricted to air carrier aircraft only. The restricted area is outlined with red markings.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Surface conditions are unmonitored between 2400 and 0500 local time.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Yakima Air Trml / McAllister Field has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Mettie Airstrip, 12.51 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KYKM
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KYKM?
Yakima Air Terminal / McAllister Field, identifier KYKM, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 09/27 is the primary strip at 7,604 feet long and 150 feet wide, supporting the majority of business aviation traffic. Runway 04/22 measures 3,835 feet by 150 feet and shows some spalling and raveling on its surface. Both runways are paved, giving crews flexibility depending on wind conditions and aircraft performance requirements.
Is fuel available at KYKM?
Yakima Air Terminal / McAllister Field stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. The airport is attended daily from 0600 to 2000 local time, which covers the window during which fuel service can be arranged. Outside these hours, crews should plan operations accordingly since staffed support is not confirmed overnight. KYKM's fuel availability supports a mix of piston and turbine business aviation traffic passing through the region.
How does KYKM handle customs and international arrivals?
Yakima Air Terminal / McAllister Field does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KMWH, located approximately 63.28 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from abroad need to plan a stop at that facility or coordinate clearance in advance rather than expecting service at KYKM itself. This distance should factor into routing and fuel planning for any international leg terminating in the Yakima area.
What operational restrictions apply to taxiways at KYKM?
Yakima Air Terminal / McAllister Field imposes a wingspan restriction on Taxiway B between the approach end of Runway 22 and Taxiway A, limiting use to aircraft with wingspans of 79 feet or less. Additionally, the main terminal ramp is restricted to air carrier aircraft only, with the restricted area marked in red. Taxiway lighting on B1, B2, and the section of Taxiway B south of Runway 9/27 goes out of service when the tower is closed. Reflectors are installed only on Taxiway C at KYKM.
What happens to runway lighting and navigation aids at KYKM when the tower is closed?
At Yakima Air Terminal / McAllister Field, pilots must activate the High Intensity Runway Lights on Runway 09/27 and the MALSR on Runway 27 themselves via CTAF when the tower is closed. On Runway 04/22, the MIRL, REILs, and PAPIs all go out of service entirely when the tower is closed, with no pilot-activation option noted. Surface conditions also go unmonitored between 2400 and 0500 local time. Crews operating during non-towered hours at KYKM should plan for reduced lighting support, particularly on the shorter runway.