Tucumcari Municipal Airport (KTCC)
Medium airport · Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tucumcari Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTCC |
| IATA | TCC |
| Elevation | 4,065 ft (1239 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°10'58" W 103°36'11" 35.18280, -103.60300 |
| Location | Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,104 ft (2165 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tucumcari Municipal Airport at a glance
Tucumcari Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as TCC. The field elevation of 4,065 ft (1239 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTCC 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 — 03/21 — offers 7,104 ft (2165 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 KTCC 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 Tucumcari 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 | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Clovis Municipal Airport | KCVN | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Dalhart Municipal Airport | KDHT | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Las Vegas Municipal Airport | KLVS | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport | KAMA | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tucumcari Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,065 ft field elevation of Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tucumcari Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tucumcari Municipal Airport is KTCC, and its IATA code is TCC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tucumcari Municipal Airport above sea level?
Tucumcari Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,065 feet (1239 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tucumcari Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.1828, -103.6030 — in Tucumcari, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cannon Air Force Base, about 93 km away.
Does KTCC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTCC 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 Tucumcari Municipal Airport?
Tucumcari Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,104 ft (2165 m) with a ASP surface.