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Flight Simulator Flights at KYKM Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field

Flights recorded 10
Average flight score 94%
Total distance flown 890 nm
Departure
95%
vs 95%
Enroute
98%
vs 96% ▲ 1
Arrival
90%
vs 93% ▼ 2
Landing
86%
vs 86%

Yakima Air Terminal, also known as McAllister Field, is a tower-controlled airport serving Yakima, Washington, with scheduled airline service alongside general aviation traffic. Located at an elevation of 1,066 feet, it offers two paved runways including a long ILS-equipped strip, making it a straightforward and well-equipped destination for visiting VFR and IFR pilots alike.

Overview

Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (KYKM) is a medium-sized airport at Yakima, Washington, combining scheduled airline service with general aviation operations. Its long primary runway and ILS approach make it a capable field for a range of aircraft, and it is a useful waypoint for pilots operating in the lower Yakima Valley.

Airspace & Location

The airport sits at coordinates 46.5682, -120.544, at an elevation of 1,066 feet, in the Yakima Valley of central Washington State. Approach and departure control in the area is provided by Chinook Approach/Departure on 123.8 MHz, with Seattle Radio available on 122.5 MHz for en-route and flight service needs.

Runways

The airfield has two physical runways. Runway 09/27 is 7,585 to 7,586 feet long with a hard surface, lit, and equipped with an ILS on runway 27. Runway 04/22 is 3,826 feet long, also hard-surfaced and lit.

Radio & Navigation

Air traffic control operates on Tower/CTAF 133.25 MHz. Ground control and clearance delivery are both handled on 121.9 MHz. The ATIS broadcasts on 125.25 MHz, and UNICOM is available on 122.95 MHz. Chinook Approach/Departure controls the surrounding airspace on 123.8 MHz, with Seattle Radio reachable on 122.5 MHz. Runway 27 is served by an ILS approach.

The Airfield Today

Yakima Air Terminal continues to combine airline operations with general aviation activity, supported by a control tower and an ILS-equipped main runway suitable for instrument approaches in varying weather.

Recent Flights

KYKM → 9OR1
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field to Shaniko Ranch Airport
Cessna 172
12 Apr 2025 · 98 nm 98.24%
KYKM → KGEG
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field to Spokane International Airport
Cessna 208B
30 Nov 2024 · 142 nm 94.90%
1S5 → KYKM
Sunnyside Muni to Yakima Air Terminal\/Mcallister
Cessna Skyhawk
26 Oct 2024 · 28 nm 95.24%
1S5 → KYKM
Sunnyside Muni to Yakima Air Terminal\/Mcallister
Piper PA-24 Comanche
26 Oct 2024 · 29 nm 95.34%
KYKM → KOLM
Yakima Air Terminal\/Mcallister to Olympia Rgnl
Piper PA-46
24 Sep 2024 · 113 nm 97.41%
KBOI → KYKM
Boise Air Terminal\/Gowen Fld to Yakima Air Terminal\/Mcallister
Piper PA-46
23 Sep 2024 · 276 nm 97.41%
1S5 → KYKM
Sunnyside Muni to Yakima Air Terminal\/Mcallister
Diamond DA42 Twin Star
02 Jul 2024 · 26 nm 93.08%
1S5 → KYKM
Sunnyside Muni to Yakima Air Terminal\/Mcallister
Diamond DA42 Twin Star
02 Jul 2024 · 32 nm 89.71%
KYKM → KOLM
Yakima Air Terminal\/Mcallister to Olympia Rgnl
Cirrus SR22
27 Jun 2023 · 115 nm 96.15%
1S5 → KYKM
Sunnyside Muni to Yakima Air Terminal\/Mcallister
Cirrus SR22
18 Jun 2023 · 31 nm 87.51%