Yuma International Airport / MCAS Yuma (YUM) – Yuma, Arizona, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Yuma International Airport (IATA: YUM, ICAO: KNYL) and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (MCAS Yuma), serving Yuma and Southwest Arizona.

🏢 Civilian Terminal Information & Services

The single-story civilian terminal at Yuma International Airport provides essential amenities for passengers. Facilities include:

• Check-In & Ticketing: Southwest Airlines and Avelo Airlines counters in the main lobby.
• Security Checkpoint: TSA screening immediately after ticketing area.
• Gate Area: One gate with seating, flight information displays, and public announcements.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Yuma Café & Gift Shop – snacks, sandwiches, and travel essentials.
  • Vending machines offering beverages and light snacks.
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and a small information desk.
• Family Facilities: Family restroom and ADA-accessible restrooms on the ground level.
• Pet Relief Area: Outdoor pet relief area located on the south side of the terminal.

🚗 Ground Transportation (Civilian)

• Rental Cars: Enterprise and Hertz rental car counters inside the terminal; vehicles parked on the north side.
• Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi pick-up area outside baggage claim. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated curbside zone in front of the terminal.
• Shuttle Services: Greyhound Lines and local shuttle providers offer service to nearby hotels—arrange reservations in advance.
• Public Transit: Yuma County Area Transit (YCAT) Route 4 provides service between the airport and downtown Yuma—check schedules at ycat.az.gov.
• Parking: Short-term curbside parking for drop-offs/pick-ups; long-term lot on the east side of the terminal with no shuttle needed.

✈️ Runways & Civilian Aircraft Services

• Runway 3L/21R: 11,997 ft × 200 ft, asphalt/concrete – handles commercial and large general aviation aircraft.
• Runway 3R/21L: 7,302 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – used for smaller general aviation traffic.
• General Aviation: Multiple tie-downs and hangar spaces available; transient parking coordinated through Yuma Flight Service.
• Fuel Services: Avgas and Jet A available via self-serve pumps 24/7; full-service fueling by Yuma Flight Service during business hours.
• Maintenance: Basic line maintenance and minor repairs performed by on-field providers.

📞 Civilian Contact & Official Information

Yuma International Airport is owned and operated by Yuma County Airport Authority.

• Official Site: flyyuma.com
• Phone: +1 928-783-0231 (Airport Administration)
• Address: 2036 N Frontage Rd, Yuma, AZ 85365, USA

✈️ MCAS Yuma (Military) Information & Services

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (MCAS Yuma) operates adjacent to the civilian field, providing military air operations and support.

Runways & Aircraft Operations

• Runway 7R/25L (MCAS): 10,000 ft × 200 ft, concrete – primary military runway supporting F-35B/C, AV-8B Harrier, KC-130, and UAV operations.
• Runway 7L/25R (MCAS): 10,000 ft × 200 ft, concrete – auxiliary runway for military and transient military aircraft.
• Range Operations: Extensive aerial gunnery and bombing ranges in the surrounding desert.
• Training Units: Host to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1), and F-35B/C training squadrons.

Base Facilities & Support

• Enlisted & Officer Clubs: Dining, recreation, and meeting facilities for service members and authorized guests.
• Commissary & Exchange: Military commissary grocery store and Navy Exchange retail store on-base.
• Medical & Dental: MCAS Yuma Health Clinic providing medical and dental services to military personnel.
• Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR): Fitness center, outdoor recreation, and family support services.
• Security: Access controlled at Main Gate; civilian access requires escort or sponsor.

Contact & Official Information (MCAS Yuma)

• Base Website: yuma.usmc-mccs.org
• Public Affairs: +1 928-269-7419
• Main Gate: +1 928-269-7411
• Address: MCAS Yuma, Box 71150, Yuma, AZ 85369, USA