McChord Air Force Base — Tacoma, United States
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Distance & flight time from TCM
McChord Air Force Base
McChord Field, coded TCM, is a United States Air Force installation located in Washington State and now operated as part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a combined Air Force and Army facility. Rather than civilian passenger service, TCM functions as a major strategic airlift hub, home to C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft supporting military logistics, troop movement, and humanitarian airlift missions across the Pacific and globally. The base has a long history dating to the 1930s and has played significant roles in various military operations over the decades. As active military infrastructure, McChord Field is not accessible for general commercial travel, and its operations are governed by Department of Defense protocols rather than civilian aviation authorities.
Runways at McChord Air Force Base (TCM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 10108 ft (3081 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 160/340 | 3000 ft (914 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASPH |
Radio frequencies for McChord Air Force Base (TCM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SEATTLE APP/DEP | 126.5 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.01 MHz |
| GND | GND | 125.15 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.25 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 34.94 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 124.8 MHz |
Airports near McChord Air Force Base (TCM)
- Gray Army Air Field (GRF) — 10.3 km (6.4 mi)
- Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) — 16.3 km (10.1 mi)
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — 36.7 km (22.8 mi)
- Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) — 37.4 km (23.2 mi)
- Bremerton National Airport (PWT) — 44.8 km (27.8 mi)
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) — 45.3 km (28.1 mi)
- Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) — 86.7 km (53.9 mi)
- Bowerman Airport (HQM) — 112.2 km (69.7 mi)
Explore TCM, McChord Field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, a U.S. Air Force strategic airlift hub for C-17 transport operations, not open to civilian commercial travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for McChord Air Force Base?
The IATA code for McChord Air Force Base is TCM.
What is the ICAO code for McChord Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for McChord Air Force Base is KTCM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.