Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport — Truth or Consequences, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (Truth or Consequences) is TCS — its ICAO code is KTCS.
Distance & flight time from TCS
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport serves the small city of Truth or Consequences in Sierra County, New Mexico, a community best known for renaming itself after a 1950s radio game show. TCS handles general aviation traffic, including private aircraft, agricultural flights, and occasional charters, rather than scheduled commercial service. The airport features a single paved runway suitable for light aircraft and sits amid high desert terrain near the Rio Grande. Pilots visiting the region often use TCS as a gateway for exploring nearby hot springs, Elephant Butte Lake, and the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert landscape, making the facility a quiet but useful access point for this offbeat corner of southern New Mexico.
Runways at Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3302 ft (1006 m) | 130 ft (40 m) | GVL |
| 07/25 | 2933 ft (894 m) | 130 ft (40 m) | GVL |
| 11/29 | 6981 ft (2128 m) | 190 ft (58 m) | GVL |
| 13/31 | 7202 ft (2195 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 3001 ft (915 m) | 140 ft (43 m) | GVL |
Radio frequencies for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 120.675 MHz |
| CNTR | ALBUQUERQUE CNTR | 128.2 MHz |
| RDO | ALBUQUERQUE RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS)
- Grant County Airport (SVC) — 106.0 km (65.9 mi)
- Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) — 110.3 km (68.5 mi)
- Deming Municipal Airport (DMN) — 116.2 km (72.2 mi)
- Holloman Air Force Base (HMN) — 116.7 km (72.5 mi)
- Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) — 127.2 km (79.0 mi)
- Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) — 163.3 km (101.5 mi)
- Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) — 175.5 km (109.1 mi)
- El Paso International Airport (ELP) — 179.6 km (111.6 mi)
TCS is the IATA code for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport in New Mexico, a general aviation field serving this uniquely named desert city near Elephant Butte Lake.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport is TCS.
What is the ICAO code for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport is KTCS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.