Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)
Medium airport · Childress, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Childress Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCDS |
| IATA | CDS |
| Elevation | 1,954 ft (596 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°26'2" W 100°17'17" 34.43380, -100.28800 |
| Location | Childress, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,425 ft (1349 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 5,949 ft (1813 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Childress Municipal Airport at a glance
Childress Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Childress, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as CDS. The field elevation of 1,954 ft (596 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCDS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 5,949 ft (1813 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCDS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Childress Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altus Air Force Base | KLTS | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Hobart Regional Airport | KHBR | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport | KAMA | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport | KLBB | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport | KLAW | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Childress Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,954 ft field elevation of Childress Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Childress Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Childress Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Childress Municipal Airport is KCDS, and its IATA code is CDS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Childress Municipal Airport above sea level?
Childress Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 1,954 feet (596 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Childress Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.4338, -100.2880 — in Childress, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Altus Air Force Base, about 97 km away.
Does KCDS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCDS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Childress Municipal Airport?
Childress Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,949 ft (1813 m) with a ASP surface.