KTCS

VFR

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNI

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES · NEW MEXICO

Elev
4,861.9'
Longest RWY
7,202'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KTCS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,861.9'
MSL · field 4,861.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KTCS

Current METAR

Observed 01:53Z

KTCS 280153Z AUTO 21013G23KT 10SM CLR 22/M12 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND 23031/0101 SLP065 T02221122 $
Wind
210° @ 13G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / -12°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
6,881 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM N
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
TCS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHAD ROSACKER
Address
505 SIMS, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE NM 87901

Flight service · Hours

FSS ABQ
ALBUQUERQUE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 13 kt
RWY 19
188°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 188° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,862 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31132° / 312°7,202 ftASPHStandard L
11/29112° / 292°6,981 ftGRVLStandard L
01/19Favored8° / 188°3,302 ftGRVLStandard L
15/33154° / 334°3,001 ftGRVLStandard L
07/2566° / 246°2,933 ftGRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)
118', brush, 2' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
296', brush, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
1915', road, 90' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 6
1515', road, 45' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 3
2510', road, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
KTCS · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1+

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Operations between runways are not visible due to brush.Show FAA
  • One to two foot gravel berms are along the edge of gravel runways. Gravel runway markings and signs are not available.Show FAA
  • Fuel after hours is available through the airport manager.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC at 505-856-4561.Show FAA
  • Ultralight operations occur within 5 nautical miles.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 13/31 by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29Two to four foot brush is located 100 feet on both sides east 500 feet from runway 11/29.Show FAA
  • 01/19Two to four foot brush is located 75 feet on both sides west 1800 feet from runway 01/19.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01There are sharp drop offs at the approach end of runway 01.Show FAA
  • 07There are sharp drop offs at the approach end of runway 07.Show FAA
  • 07Cataloged obstacles exceed a 45 degree slope at runway 07.Show FAA
  • 11Cataloged obstacles exceed a 45 degree slope at runway 11.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Transient storage hangar availability is through the airport manager.Show FAA
  • 07/25One foot brush and rough areas are present on runway 07/25.Show FAA
  • 01/19The surface has scattered large rocks on runway 01/19.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KTCS

Answer card
ICAO
KTCS
Name
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MUNI
Location
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NEW MEXICO
Elevation
4,861.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,861.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
5
Longest runway
13/31 · 7,202 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Truth or Consequences Muni sits in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The field elevation is 4,861.9 ft MSL. It has five runways. The longest is runway 13/31 at 7,202 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern near 5,861.9 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The on-field FBO is Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (575) 894-6199 for current service details.

This is a high-elevation field, so performance planning matters. The published remarks also call out ultralight activity within 5 NM. Runway 13/31 has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF from dusk to dawn. Be careful on the gravel runways. Runway 07/25 has brush and rough areas. Runway 01 has sharp drop-offs at the approach end. Runway 07 has sharp drop-offs too. Cataloged obstacles at runway 07 exceed a 45 degree slope. Operations between runways are not visible because of brush. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure for the latest runway and operational notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTCS?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 5,861.9 ft MSL at this field.
Does KTCS have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KTCS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the longest runway at KTCS?
The longest runway is 13/31 at 7,202 ft. It is asphalt.
Is KTCS towered?
No. KTCS is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KTCS?
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport is listed on field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (575) 894-6199 for current services.
Is runway 07/25 usable at KTCS?
Runway 07/25 is listed as gravel at 2,933 ft. The remarks say there are brush and rough areas on 07/25. Check the current Chart Supplement and use extra caution on rollout and takeoff.
Are there lighting options for night operations at KTCS?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 13/31. They are activated by CTAF from dusk to dawn.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KTCS?
This is a high-elevation field at 4,861.9 ft MSL. Expect performance effects and plan accordingly. The airport also has ultralight activity within 5 NM. Brush limits visibility between runways. Terrain and obstacle issues affect some gravel runways.

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