Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (KTCS)
Medium airport · Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTCS |
| IATA | TCS |
| Elevation | 4,853 ft (1479 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°14'13" W 107°16'19" 33.23690, -107.27200 |
| Location | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,302 ft (1006 m) | 130 ft | GVL | No |
| 07/25 | 2,933 ft (894 m) | 130 ft | GVL | No |
| 11/29 | 6,981 ft (2128 m) | 190 ft | GVL | No |
| 13/31 | 7,202 ft (2195 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,001 ft (915 m) | 140 ft | GVL | No |
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport at a glance
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as TCS. The field elevation of 4,853 ft (1479 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTCS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 7,202 ft (2195 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTCS 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 Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grant County Airport | KSVC | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Las Cruces International Airport | KLRU | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Deming Municipal Airport | KDMN | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Holloman Air Force Base | KHMN | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport | KALM | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,853 ft field elevation of Truth or Consequences 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 Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport is KTCS, and its IATA code is TCS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport above sea level?
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,853 feet (1479 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.2369, -107.2720 — in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grant County Airport, about 106 km away.
Does KTCS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTCS 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 Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport?
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,202 ft (2195 m) with a ASP surface.