Cannon Air Force Base (KCVS)
Medium airport · Clovis, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cannon Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCVS |
| IATA | CVS |
| Elevation | 4,295 ft (1309 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°22'58" W 103°19'19" 34.38280, -103.32200 |
| Location | Clovis, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,003 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13/31 | 8,196 ft (2498 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Cannon Air Force Base at a glance
Cannon Air Force Base is a medium airport in Clovis, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as CVS. The field elevation of 4,295 ft (1309 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCVS 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 — 04/22 — offers 10,003 ft (3049 m) of con 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 KCVS 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 Cannon Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis Municipal Airport | KCVN | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Tucumcari Municipal Airport | KTCC | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport | KLBB | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Roswell Air Center Airport | KROW | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport | KAMA | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cannon Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,295 ft field elevation of Cannon Air Force Base 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 Cannon Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Cannon Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Cannon Air Force Base is KCVS, and its IATA code is CVS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cannon Air Force Base above sea level?
Cannon Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 4,295 feet (1309 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cannon Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 34.3828, -103.3220 — in Clovis, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Clovis Municipal Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KCVS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCVS 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 Cannon Air Force Base?
Cannon Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 10,003 ft (3049 m) with a CON surface.