Clovis Municipal Airport (KCVN)
Medium airport · Clovis, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Clovis Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCVN |
| IATA | CVN |
| Elevation | 4,216 ft (1285 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°25'36" W 103°4'44" 34.42659, -103.07879 |
| Location | Clovis, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,200 ft (2195 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 2,442 ft (744 m) | 75 ft | GRE | No |
| 12/30 | 5,697 ft (1736 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Clovis Municipal Airport at a glance
Clovis Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Clovis, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as CVN. The field elevation of 4,216 ft (1285 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCVN 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 3 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 7,200 ft (2195 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCVN 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 Clovis Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon Air Force Base | KCVS | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Tucumcari Municipal Airport | KTCC | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport | KLBB | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport | KAMA | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Roswell Air Center Airport | KROW | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Clovis Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,216 ft field elevation of Clovis 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 Clovis Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Clovis Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Clovis Municipal Airport is KCVN, and its IATA code is CVN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Clovis Municipal Airport above sea level?
Clovis Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet (1285 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Clovis Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.4266, -103.0788 — in Clovis, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cannon Air Force Base, about 23 km away.
Does KCVN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCVN 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 Clovis Municipal Airport?
Clovis Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,200 ft (2195 m) with a ASP surface.