Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

Airport Airport

IATA Code
YUM
ICAO Code
KNYL
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Yuma International Airport (YU/with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma) is a joint civil-military facility serving Yuma, Arizona. It supports scheduled commercial flights, general aviation and significant military activity from MCAS Yuma.

Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Elevation: 64 m
32.6509, -114.6094

Terminal Guide for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma #

The airport’s passenger facilities are compact, with a single civilian terminal serving scheduled commercial traffic alongside adjacent military operations. Expect a straightforward layout with short walking distances to gates.

Getting to and From Yuma International Airport / MCAS Yuma #

The airport is a short drive from Yuma city centre; common options are car, taxi, rideshare and rental car with typical drive times of 5-15 minutes.

  • Car/driving: About 5-15 minutes to central Yuma depending on exact origin.
  • Taxis/rideshare: Taxis and rideshare options operate locally-availability can vary by time of day.
  • Rental cars/parking: Rental cars and parking are available; check rental hours on arrival.
  • Public transit: Local bus routes serve parts of Yuma-confirm schedules with Sun Tran Yuma.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Yuma International Airport / MCAS Yuma #

Facilities are appropriate for a small civil terminal co‑located with a military airfield.

  • Lounges: No major network lounges are expected; small waiting areas serve passengers.
  • Food & drink: Basic concessions and vending options are typically available.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi and charging points are commonly provided.
  • Accessibility: The terminal includes accessible features; contact your airline for assistance if required.

Hotels and Layovers at Yuma International Airport / MCAS Yuma #

Hotels are available in Yuma and near the airfield; none are inside the airport perimeter. Many hotels offer short taxi rides or shuttles to the terminal.

Tip for long layovers: downtown Yuma and nearby hotels provide more dining and rest options; consider booking a day room during very long stops.

Tips for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma #

  • Yuma International shares runways with MCAS Yuma-expect occasional military traffic that can affect operations.
  • Prepare for hot weather in summer-carry water and expect quick checkpoints in a compact terminal.
  • Car rental is useful for travel in the Yuma area; shops and services are close to the terminal.

Weather & Climate near Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma #

Climate

Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 7°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayOctoberApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 26°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
13° 30°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 35°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
22° 40°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 42°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 35°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 41°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° 38°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 32°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 25°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
9.9h daylight

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