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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.