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{{Infobox airport
{{Infobox airport
| name = Cecil Airport
| name = Cecil Airport
| image = Cecil-airport-logo.PNG
| image = Cecil-airport-logo.PNG
| IATA = VQQ
| IATA = VQQ
| ICAO = KVQQ
| ICAO = KVQQ
| FAA = VQQ
| FAA = VQQ
| type = Public
| type = Public
| owner = [[Jacksonville Aviation Authority]]
| owner = [[Jacksonville Aviation Authority]]
| operator = Jacksonville Aviation Authority
| operator = Jacksonville Aviation Authority
| city-served =
| city-served =
| location = [[Jacksonville, Florida]]
| location = [[Jacksonville, Florida]]
| elevation-f = 81
| elevation-f = 80
| elevation-m = 25
| elevation-m = 24
| coordinates = {{coord|30|13|07|N|081|52|36|W|type:airport_region:US|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|30|13|07|N|081|52|36|W|type:airport_region:US|display=inline,title}}
| website = [http://www.jaa.aero/AirSys/CF.aspx jaa.aero/AirSys/CF.aspx]
| website = https://cecilspaceport.com/
| r1-number = 9L/27R
| r1-number = 18L/36R
| r1-length-f = 4,439
| r1-length-f = 12,503
| r1-length-m = 2,439
| r1-length-m = 3,811
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt]]/[[Concrete]]
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]]/[[concrete]]
| r2-number = 9R/27L
| r2-number = 18R/36L
| r2-length-f = 8,003
| r2-length-f = 8,002
| r2-length-m = 2,439
| r2-length-m = 2,439
| r2-surface = Asphalt/Concrete
| r2-surface = Asphalt/concrete
| r3-number = 18L/36R
| r3-number = 9R/27L
| r3-length-f = 12,503
| r3-length-f = 8,003
| r3-length-m = 3,811
| r3-length-m = 2,439
| r3-surface = Asphalt/Concrete
| r3-surface = Asphalt/concrete
| r4-number = 18R/36L
| r4-number = 9L/27R
| r4-length-f = 8,002
| r4-length-f = 4,439
| r4-length-m = 2,439
| r4-length-m = 1,353
| r4-surface = Asphalt–concrete
| r4-surface = Asphalt/concrete
| stat-year = 2018
| h1-number = H1
| h1-length-f = 70
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| stat1-header = Aircraft operations
| stat1-data = 104,361
| h1-length-m = 21
| h1-surface = Concrete
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| stat2-header = Based aircraft
| stat2-data = 92
| h2-number = H2
| h2-length-f = 70
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| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name=FAA>{{FAA-airport|ID=VQQ|use=PU|own=PU|site=03250.3*A}}, effective 2007-10-25</ref>
| h2-length-m = 21
| h2-surface = Concrete
| stat-year = 2018
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| stat1-header = Aircraft operations (year ending 2/5/2018)
| stat1-data = 104,361
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| stat2-header = Based aircraft
| stat2-data = 84
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| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name=FAA>{{FAA-airport|ID=VQQ|use=PU|own=PU|site=03250.3*A}}, effective 2024-7-11</ref>
}}
}}


'''[[Naval Air Station Cecil Field|Cecil]] Airport''' {{Airport codes|VQQ|KVQQ|VQQ}} is a public joint civil-military [[airport]] and [[spaceport]] located in [[Jacksonville, Florida]].<ref name=FAA /> The airport is owned by the [[Jacksonville Aviation Authority]] and services military aircraft, corporate aircraft, general aviation, and air cargo. The [[Florida Army National Guard]]'s primary Army Aviation Support Facility and the [[U.S. Coast Guard]]'s [[Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron]] (HITRON) are also located here, the former operating [[CH-47 Chinook]], [[UH-60 Blackhawk]], [[UH-72 Lakota]] and [[C-12 Huron|C-12]] Huron aircraft, while the latter operates the [[MH-65C Dolphin]] helicopter.
'''[[Naval Air Station Cecil Field|Cecil]] Airport''' {{Airport codes|VQQ|KVQQ|VQQ}} is a public [[airport]] and commercial [[spaceport]] located in [[Jacksonville, Florida]], United States.<ref name=FAA /> It is owned by the [[Jacksonville Aviation Authority]] and services military aircraft, corporate aircraft, general aviation, and air cargo. The [[Florida Army National Guard]]'s primary Army Aviation Support Facility and the [[U.S. Coast Guard]]'s [[Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron]] (HITRON) are also located here, the former operating [[CH-47 Chinook]], [[UH-60 Blackhawk]], [[UH-72 Lakota]] and [[C-12 Huron|C-12]] Huron aircraft, and the latter operating the [[MH-65C Dolphin]] helicopter.


The airport has [[Aircraft rescue and firefighting|ARFF]] and structural fire protection provided by Jacksonville Fire/Rescue Station 56. Fire Station 73 (under construction) will be located on the airfield as well and will include ARFF, structural and rescue (ambulance) protection. A back-up, citywide 911 call/training center will also be located at Station 73.
The airport has [[Aircraft rescue and firefighting|ARFF]] and structural fire protection provided by Jacksonville Fire/Rescue Station 56. Fire Station 73 (under construction) will be located on the airfield as well and will include ARFF, structural and rescue (ambulance) protection. A back-up, citywide 911 call/training center will also be located at Station 73.


'''Cecil Airport''', commonly known as either "Cecil" or "Cecil Commerce Center", also houses the FSCJ (Florida State College Jacksonville) aviation course hangar and associated training aircraft. Sunrise Aviation, a flight training school and pilot supplies vendor is the flight training provider for FSCJ's aviation program. Facilities operated by major aerospace firms such as Logistic Services International (LSI), [[Boeing]] and Flightstar Aircraft Services are also located at Cecil, providing major training, maintenance and overhaul services for a variety of U.S. military aircraft.<ref>[http://www.jaa.aero/as/cf.asp Jacksonville Airport Authority: Cecil Field]</ref>
Cecil Airport, commonly known as either "Cecil" or "Cecil Commerce Center", also houses the FSCJ (Florida State College Jacksonville) aviation course hangar and associated training aircraft. Sunrise Aviation, a flight training school and pilot supplies vendor is the flight training provider for FSCJ's aviation program. Facilities operated by major aerospace firms such as Logistic Services International (LSI), [[Boeing]] and Flightstar Aircraft Services are also located at Cecil, providing major training, maintenance and overhaul services for a variety of U.S. military aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jaa.aero/as/cf.asp |title=Jacksonville Airport Authority: Cecil Field |access-date=2007-05-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070517193520/http://www.jaa.aero/as/cf.asp |archive-date=2007-05-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 2010, Cecil Airport became the United States' eighth licensed commercial [[spaceport]] and the first in Florida authorized to fly [[Spacecraft|space vehicles]] that take off and land horizontally.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60A5KE20100111]</ref>
In 2010, Cecil Airport became the United States' eighth licensed commercial [[spaceport]] and the first in Florida authorized to fly [[Spacecraft|space vehicles]] that take off and land horizontally.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60A5KE20100111|title = Florida airport gets commercial spaceport license|newspaper = Reuters|date = 11 January 2010}}</ref>


The '''<s>NZC</s>''' identifier was the airport's previous FAA identifier when it was [[Naval Air Station Cecil Field]], its former name until its closure as a [[naval air station]] in 1999. The '''NZC''' IATA code is now allocated to [[Maria Reiche Neuman Airport]] {{airport codes|NZC|SPZA}}.
The '''<s>NZC</s>''' identifier was the airport's previous FAA identifier when it was [[Naval Air Station Cecil Field]], its former name until its closure as a [[naval air station]] in 1999. The '''NZC''' IATA code is now allocated to [[Maria Reiche Neuman Airport]] serving Nazca, Peru {{airport codes|NZC|SPZA}}.


== History ==
== History ==
{{Main|Naval Air Station Cecil Field}}
{{Main|Naval Air Station Cecil Field}}
The airport is located on the site of the former [[Naval Air Station Cecil Field]], which opened in 1941 and closed in 1999 following the [[1993 Base Realignment and Closure Commission]] decision. Covering a total area of 22,939 acres (92.8&nbsp;km²), it was the largest military base in the Jacksonville area and supported all Atlantic Fleet [[F/A-18 Hornet]] strike fighter squadrons and [[S-3 Viking]] sea control squadrons.<ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/cecil-field.htm GlobalSecurity.org: NAS Cecil Field]</ref>
The airport is located on the site of the former [[Naval Air Station Cecil Field]], which opened in 1941 and closed in 1999 following the [[1993 Base Realignment and Closure Commission]] decision. Covering a total area of {{convert|22,939|acre|km2}}, it was the largest military base in the Jacksonville area and supported all Atlantic Fleet [[F/A-18 Hornet]] strike fighter squadrons and [[S-3 Viking]] sea control squadrons.<ref>[http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/cecil-field.htm GlobalSecurity.org: NAS Cecil Field]</ref>


== Facilities and aircraft ==
== Facilities and aircraft ==
Cecil Airport covers an area of 6,082 [[acre]]s (24.61&nbsp;km²) and contains four [[runway]]s:<ref name=FAA />
Cecil Airport covers an area of {{convert|6,082|acre|km2|lk=in}} and contains four [[runway]]s and two [[helipad]]s:<ref name=FAA />
* Runway 9L/27R: 4,439 x 200&nbsp;ft. (2,439 x 61 m), Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
* Runway 9R/27L: 8,003 x 200&nbsp;ft. (2,439 x 61 m), Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
* Runway 18L/36R: 12,503 x 200&nbsp;ft. (3,811 x 61 m), Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
* Runway 18R/36L: 8,002 x 200&nbsp;ft. (2,439 x 61 m), Surface: Asphalt/Concrete


* Runway 18L/36R: {{convert|12,503|x|200|ft|m|abbr=on}}, surface: asphalt/concrete
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For the 12-month period ending February 5, 2018, the airport had 104,361 aircraft operations, an average of 286 per day: 52% military (53,899), 47% general aviation (49,372), <1% air carrier (744) and <1% air taxi (346). There were 92 aircraft based at this airport: 69 military, 17 single engine, 2 multi engine, 2 jet and 2 helicopters .<ref name=FAA />
* Runway 18R/36L: {{convert|8,002|x|200|ft|m|abbr=on}}, surface: asphalt/concrete
* Runway 9R/27L: {{convert|8,003|x|200|ft|m|abbr=on}}, surface: asphalt/concrete
* Runway 9L/27R: {{convert|4,439|x|200|ft|m|abbr=on}}, surface: asphalt/concrete
* H1: {{convert|70|x|70|ft|m|abbr=on}}, surface: concrete
* H2: {{convert|70|x|70|ft|m|abbr=on}}, surface: concrete
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For the 12-month period ending February 5, 2018, the airport had 104,361 aircraft operations, an average of 286 per day: 52% military (53,899), 47% general aviation (49,372), <1% air carrier (744) and <1% air taxi (346). There were 84 aircraft based at this airport: 69 military, 12 single-engine, 1 multi-engine, 1 jet and 1 helicopter.<ref name=FAA />

==See also==
* [[List of airports in Florida]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
<references />


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category|Naval Air Station Cecil Field}}
{{Commons category|Naval Air Station Cecil Field}}
* [http://www.jaa.aero/AirSys/CF.aspx Cecil Field] page at the Jacksonville Aviation Authority website
* [http://www.flyjacksonville.com/contactus.aspx?smp=cecil Cecil Field] page at the Jacksonville Aviation Authority website
* {{cite web|url= http://www.cfaspp.com/PopUps/DownloadDocument.aspx?doctype=facilityinfo&uaid=FL000455 |title=Cecil Airport }} brochure from [http://www.cfaspp.com/ CFASPP]
* {{cite web|url= http://www.cfaspp.com/PopUps/DownloadDocument.aspx?doctype=facilityinfo&uaid=FL000455 |title=Cecil Airport }} brochure from [http://www.cfaspp.com/ CFASPP]
* [http://www.CecilSpaceport.com Cecil Spaceport] Cecil Spaceport in Jacksonville website
* [http://www.CecilSpaceport.com Cecil Spaceport] Cecil Spaceport in Jacksonville website
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[[Category:Airports in Jacksonville, Florida]]
[[Category:Airports in Jacksonville, Florida]]

Latest revision as of 08:30, 6 January 2025

Cecil Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerJacksonville Aviation Authority
OperatorJacksonville Aviation Authority
LocationJacksonville, Florida
Elevation AMSL80 ft / 24 m
Coordinates30°13′07″N 081°52′36″W / 30.21861°N 81.87667°W / 30.21861; -81.87667
Websitehttps://cecilspaceport.com/
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
18L/36R 12,503 3,811 Asphalt/concrete
18R/36L 8,002 2,439 Asphalt/concrete
9R/27L 8,003 2,439 Asphalt/concrete
9L/27R 4,439 1,353 Asphalt/concrete
Helipads
Number Length Surface
ft m
H1 70 21 Concrete
H2 70 21 Concrete
Statistics (2018)
Aircraft operations (year ending 2/5/2018)104,361
Based aircraft84

Cecil Airport (IATA: VQQ, ICAO: KVQQ, FAA LID: VQQ) is a public airport and commercial spaceport located in Jacksonville, Florida, United States.[1] It is owned by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority and services military aircraft, corporate aircraft, general aviation, and air cargo. The Florida Army National Guard's primary Army Aviation Support Facility and the U.S. Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) are also located here, the former operating CH-47 Chinook, UH-60 Blackhawk, UH-72 Lakota and C-12 Huron aircraft, and the latter operating the MH-65C Dolphin helicopter.

The airport has ARFF and structural fire protection provided by Jacksonville Fire/Rescue Station 56. Fire Station 73 (under construction) will be located on the airfield as well and will include ARFF, structural and rescue (ambulance) protection. A back-up, citywide 911 call/training center will also be located at Station 73.

Cecil Airport, commonly known as either "Cecil" or "Cecil Commerce Center", also houses the FSCJ (Florida State College Jacksonville) aviation course hangar and associated training aircraft. Sunrise Aviation, a flight training school and pilot supplies vendor is the flight training provider for FSCJ's aviation program. Facilities operated by major aerospace firms such as Logistic Services International (LSI), Boeing and Flightstar Aircraft Services are also located at Cecil, providing major training, maintenance and overhaul services for a variety of U.S. military aircraft.[2]

In 2010, Cecil Airport became the United States' eighth licensed commercial spaceport and the first in Florida authorized to fly space vehicles that take off and land horizontally.[3]

The NZC identifier was the airport's previous FAA identifier when it was Naval Air Station Cecil Field, its former name until its closure as a naval air station in 1999. The NZC IATA code is now allocated to Maria Reiche Neuman Airport serving Nazca, Peru (IATA: NZC, ICAO: SPZA).

History

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Main article: Naval Air Station Cecil Field

The airport is located on the site of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field, which opened in 1941 and closed in 1999 following the 1993 Base Realignment and Closure Commission decision. Covering a total area of 22,939 acres (92.83 km2), it was the largest military base in the Jacksonville area and supported all Atlantic Fleet F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter squadrons and S-3 Viking sea control squadrons.[4]

Facilities and aircraft

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Cecil Airport covers an area of 6,082 acres (24.61 km2) and contains four runways and two helipads:[1]

  • Runway 18L/36R: 12,503 ft × 200 ft (3,811 m × 61 m), surface: asphalt/concrete
  • Runway 18R/36L: 8,002 ft × 200 ft (2,439 m × 61 m), surface: asphalt/concrete
  • Runway 9R/27L: 8,003 ft × 200 ft (2,439 m × 61 m), surface: asphalt/concrete
  • Runway 9L/27R: 4,439 ft × 200 ft (1,353 m × 61 m), surface: asphalt/concrete
  • H1: 70 ft × 70 ft (21 m × 21 m), surface: concrete
  • H2: 70 ft × 70 ft (21 m × 21 m), surface: concrete

For the 12-month period ending February 5, 2018, the airport had 104,361 aircraft operations, an average of 286 per day: 52% military (53,899), 47% general aviation (49,372), <1% air carrier (744) and <1% air taxi (346). There were 84 aircraft based at this airport: 69 military, 12 single-engine, 1 multi-engine, 1 jet and 1 helicopter.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for VQQ PDF, effective 2024-7-11
  2. ^ "Jacksonville Airport Authority: Cecil Field". Archived from the original on 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
  3. ^ "Florida airport gets commercial spaceport license". Reuters. 11 January 2010.
  4. ^ GlobalSecurity.org: NAS Cecil Field
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