2
Runways
21
Frequencies
3
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
KCEF
FAA
CEF
Elevation
241.1 ft MSL
Runways
2
Frequencies
21
Tower
Yes
Fuel
100LL,A
Coordinates
42.194, -72.535
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
241.1 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
CTAF
134.85 MHz
Fuel Types
100LL,A
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
BOSTON
Coordinates
42.1940, -72.5348
Ownership
Air Force
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 05 / 23 | 11,597 ft | 300 ft | ASPH | HIGH | - | 56 |
| 15/33 | 15 / 33 | 7,085 ft | 150 ft | ASPH | HIGH | - | 28 |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APCH/P DEP/P | 125.35 | YANKEE TRACON | WESTOVER | APCH/P DEP/P | - |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 281.5 | YANKEE TRACON | WESTOVER | APCH/P DEP/P | - |
| ATIS | 127.525 | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | ATIS | 0700-2300 |
| CEF TACAN | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER | - | CEF TACAN | - |
| COMD POST | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | COMD POST | 0700-2300 |
| CTAF | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METROWHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT ALSF1 RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 5, 15, 23 & 33; HIRL RWY 05/23 & 15/33 - CTAF. | - | CTAF | - |
| DEER PARK STAR | XXX.XXX | YANKEE TRACON | WESTOVER | DEER PARK STAR | - |
| DEER PARK STAR | XXX.XXX | YANKEE TRACON | WESTOVER | DEER PARK STAR | - |
| DEER PARK STAR | XXX.XXX | YANKEE TRACON | WESTOVER | DEER PARK STAR | - |
| DEER PARK STAR | XXX.XXX | YANKEE TRACON | WESTOVER | DEER PARK STAR | - |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | EMERG | 0700-2300 |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | EMERG | 0700-2300 |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | GND/P | 0700-2300 |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | GND/P | 0700-2300 |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | LCL/P | 0700-2300 |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | LCL/P | 0700-2300 |
| PMSV METRO | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | PMSV METRO | 0700-2300 |
| PTD | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | WESTOVER | PTD | 0700-2300 |
| STELA STAR | XXX.XXX | YANKEE TRACON | WESTOVER | STELA STAR | - |
| STELA STAR | XXX.XXX | YANKEE TRACON | WESTOVER | STELA STAR | - |
| UNICOM | XXX.XXX | WESTOVER ARB/METRO | - | UNICOM | - |
Airport Remarks
- CLEAR SIDE IS SPLIT. DALGT TURNED ON WHEN AIRFIELD IS IFR.
- DUSK-2300. AIRFIELD LGTS NOT AVBL 2300-0700 HRS.
- CIV TRNG LTD TO LOW APCH ONLY; TGL NOT AUTH.
- CEF IS A JOINT-USE AFLD. IFR TKOF & LDG MIN AS PRESCRIBED BY USAF REG APPLY.
- HVY VFR TFC BELOW 10,000 FT ALONG RIVER & HWY 5 NM SW OF AFLD.
- PAPI ALL RWYS PRVD PROPER TCH FOR HGT GP4 ACFT ONLY.
- LGT: PAPI OFF DUR OPR HR PERIODS OF NO TFC.
- RSTD: AFT HRS DEP/ARR 24 HR PPR NOTICE 413-593-5543.
- CAUTION: VMC DEP ACFT REMAIN AT OR BLW 1000 FT TIL PAST DEP END OF RWY TO ENSURE SEPARATION FM VFR OVERHEAD & CLSD PAT TFC. STROBE LGT LCTD ATOP STACKS 4000 FT LEFT RWY 23 THR; OCCASIONAL STEAM CLOUD. UNCTLD VEH TFC ON RAMPS & TWY.
- CAUTION: LGT ACFT TFC, HANG GLIDER OPR AND HOT AIR BALLOON ACT ALONG RIVER W AND NW OF ARPT. EXTV HANG GLIDER & GLIDER IN THE MT GREYLOCK AREA APRX 45 NM NW OF AFLD. UNLGTD OBST W SIDE RWY 05 CLEAR ZONE.
- CUST: PILOT MUST ARNG CUST 860-292-1314.
- CAUTION: POTENTIAL FOR HYDROPLANING AFTER ANY PRECIPITATION. PONDING AT INT RY 05/23 & 15/33 MEASURED IN 1/10TH INCHES; SEE NOTAMS FOR KCEF.
- MILITARY: RSTD: CIV PILOTS ARE REMINDED TO CHECK MIL NOTAMS BY VISITING THE FEDERAL NOTAM SYSTEM (FNS) WEBSITE (HTTPS://NOTAMS.AIM.FAA.GOV/NOTAMSEARCH/) OR CONTACTING FLIGHT SERVICE.
- TRANS ALERT: FLEET SVC FOR TRAN ACFT UNAVBL WKEND AND M-F 2030-0400Z++ WITHOUT PRIOR APVL FR AMOPS DSN 589-2951.
- CAUTION: EASTSIDE PAD 19, PAD 33 AND TWY L DO NOT HAVE PAVED SHOULDERS.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC BRADLEY APCH 860-386-3597.
- MILITARY: ACFT ON A JA/ATT, JCS, TACTICAL EXER, MIL CHTR MISSION CTC 439 LRS/LGRDX DSN 589-3318/3125 TO COORD SUPPORT RQMNTS. LGRDX WILL ARNG ALL RQRD SUPPORT. SAAM MISSIONS CDN WILL BE MADE WITH AIRFIELD MGR DSN 589-2944.
- PCL ONLY AUTH WITH 5 HR PPR TO FBO.
- RWY 15 WIND DATA EST AVBL AT ALL TIMES.
- ASSAULT STRIP MRK PAINTED 3000 FT X 60 FT ON RWY 15-33.
- RSTD: PPR DSN 589-2951, C413-557-2951.
- MISC: FIRST 1000 FT EACH END RWY 05-23 CONC AND MID 9597 FT IS ASPH.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT ALSF1 RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 5, 15, 23 & 33; HIRL RWY 05/23 & 15/33 - CTAF.
- RECTANGULAR TFC PAT: 1000 FT AGL LGT ACFT, 2000 FT AGL LRG/HVY ACFT; OVHD: 2500 FT AGL.
- CTC AMGR FOR CIV OPS ANDY WIDOR AT A.WIDOR@WESTOVERAIRPORT.COM.
- CIV PTN OF THE ARPT (TWY A, P & S) IS OWNED BY WESTOVER METRO DEV CORP, 255 PADGETTE ST, CHICOPEE MA 01020.
- FUEL OPR HRS 1200-0400Z++ WKDAYS, 1400-2200Z++ SAT, 1800-0200Z++ SUN. UTA HRS 1200-2100Z++ SAT-SUN. IF FUEL SUPPORT IS NEEDED OUTSIDE THESE HOURS ON UTA, REQ APVL THRU AMOPS WHEN ACUIRING PPR, EXC HOL.
- 1000 FT OVRN BOTH ENDS OF RWY.
- ALSF-1 SFL PTN OTS UFN.
- NO RVR AVBL.
- PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS R.
IFR Procedures
2 STARs, 1 SIDs
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KCEF Operational Overview
Location & Facility
WESTOVER ARB/METRO (KCEF) is a military airport open to the public located in SPRINGFIELD/CHICOPEE, Massachusetts, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 241.1 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.1940°N, 72.5348°W.
Runways
WESTOVER ARB/METRO has 2 runways. The longest runway (05/23) measures 11,597 feet by 300 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 15/33 (7,085 ft, ASPH).
Communications & Operations
WESTOVER ARB/METRO is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 127.525 MHz. A total of 21 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Services & Fuel
WESTOVER ARB/METRO offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.
Instrument Procedures
WESTOVER ARB/METRO has 3 published instrument flight procedures, 1 SID (Standard Instrument Departure), and 2 STARs (Standard Terminal Arrival Routes). These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near WESTOVER ARB/METRO, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KCEF?
KCEF is the ICAO identifier for WESTOVER ARB/METRO, a public-use airport, located in SPRINGFIELD/CHICOPEE, Massachusetts, United States.
How many runways does WESTOVER ARB/METRO have?
WESTOVER ARB/METRO (KCEF) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of KCEF?
The field elevation of WESTOVER ARB/METRO is 241.1 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.
Is fuel available at KCEF?
Yes, WESTOVER ARB/METRO offers 100LL,A fuel.
What is the longest runway at KCEF?
The longest runway at WESTOVER ARB/METRO is 11,597 feet long.
How do I access complete data for KCEF?
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Where is WESTOVER ARB/METRO located?
WESTOVER ARB/METRO (KCEF) is located in SPRINGFIELD/CHICOPEE, Massachusetts, United States, at an elevation of 241.1 ft MSL.
Does KCEF have weather cameras?
KCEF does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.