Cavern City Air Terminal (KCNM)
Medium airport · Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cavern City Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCNM |
| IATA | CNM |
| Elevation | 3,295 ft (1004 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°20'15" W 104°15'47" 32.33750, -104.26300 |
| Location | Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,854 ft (2394 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 5,334 ft (1626 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14L/32R | 4,616 ft (1407 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 14R/32L | 5,837 ft (1779 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cavern City Air Terminal at a glance
Cavern City Air Terminal is a medium airport in Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as CNM. The field elevation of 3,295 ft (1004 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCNM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 7,854 ft (2394 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCNM 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 Cavern City Air Terminal
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea County Regional Airport | KHOB | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Roswell Air Center Airport | KROW | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Winkler County Airport | KINK | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport | KALM | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Sierra Blanca Regional Airport | KSRR | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cavern City Air Terminal
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,295 ft field elevation of Cavern City Air Terminal 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 Cavern City Air Terminal
What is the ICAO code of Cavern City Air Terminal?
The ICAO identifier of Cavern City Air Terminal is KCNM, and its IATA code is CNM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cavern City Air Terminal above sea level?
Cavern City Air Terminal sits at an elevation of 3,295 feet (1004 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cavern City Air Terminal located?
The airport lies at 32.3375, -104.2630 — in Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lea County Regional Airport, about 106 km away.
Does KCNM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCNM 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 Cavern City Air Terminal?
Cavern City Air Terminal has 4 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,854 ft (2394 m) with a ASP surface.