Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM)
Medium airport · Palm Springs, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTRM |
| IATA | TRM |
| Elevation | -115 ft (-35 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°37'36" W 116°9'36" 33.62670, -116.16000 |
| Location | Palm Springs, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,995 ft (1522 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 8,500 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport at a glance
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport is a medium airport in Palm Springs, California, United States, known to airline systems as TRM. The field elevation of -115 ft (-35 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTRM 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 — 17/35 — offers 8,500 ft (2591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTRM 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 Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs International Airport | KPSP | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field | KNXP | 74 km (40 NM) |
| El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) | KNJK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Imperial County Airport | KIPL | 104 km (56 NM) |
| March Air Reserve Base | KRIV | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -115 ft field elevation of Jacqueline Cochran Regional 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 Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport is KTRM, and its IATA code is TRM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport above sea level?
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport sits at an elevation of -115 feet (-35 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.6267, -116.1600 — in Palm Springs, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Palm Springs International Airport, about 39 km away.
Does KTRM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTRM 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 Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport?
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,500 ft (2591 m) with a ASP surface.