Cecil Airport (IATA: VQQ, ICAO: KVQQ) serves Jacksonville, US.
Cecil Airport (VQQ/KVQQ) is a public airport and commercial spaceport located in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. It is owned by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority and serves military aircraft, corporate aircraft, general aviation, and air cargo.
Notable Features and History:
- Spaceport: Cecil Airport is one of 12 FAA-licensed horizontal-launch commercial spaceports in the U.S. and the first in Florida authorized for horizontal space vehicle launches. The airport opened a new air traffic control tower in July 2021, which includes a mission control center for the spaceport.
- Runways: It has four runways, the longest of which is 12,503 feet by 200 feet (Runway 18L-36R). This is the longest non-commercial public-use runway in Florida and the third-longest among all runways in the state.
- Former Naval Air Station: The airport is located on the site of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field, which operated from 1941 to 1999.
- Economic Impact: Cecil Airport contributes significantly to the Florida economy, with an estimated economic impact of $1.9 billion and supporting 8,164 jobs.
- Tenants: The airport hosts numerous businesses supporting the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. The Boeing Company, a significant presence, is planning a $160 million expansion project slated to open in 2024. Other tenants include the Florida Army National Guard's primary Army Aviation Support Facility and the U.S. Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON).
Current Status: Cecil Airport is operational with an airport traffic control tower. Tower hours are 07:00-23:00 Monday-Friday and 07:00-21:00 Saturday-Sunday. It offers fuel (100LL, A1+), major airframe and powerplant services, and various amenities for pilots and crews. The airport has hundreds of acres available for future development. As of 2025, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority has applied to certify the airport to allow space vehicles to land there as well.
*Sources researched: fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net, nfdc.faa.gov, flyjacksonville.com, en.wikipedia.org, airnav.com*
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Where is Cecil Airport located?
Cecil Airport is located in Jacksonville, US, at an elevation of 81 ft. Its IATA code is VQQ and ICAO code is KVQQ.