McChord Air Force Base

KTCM / TCM

Tacoma, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 00:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4kt
50°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.11
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTCM 160055Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02100102 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.11 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.79 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (322 ft)
Pressure Alt
132 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 929 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KTCM 152100Z 1521/1703 03010G15KT 9999 FEW040 QNH3009INS BECMG 1604/1605 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3000INS BECMG 1618/1619 02010KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS TX25/1523Z TN10/1613Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCM
16
34 ✈️
160
340

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
10,108 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
↑ 1.4kt ↔ 3.8kt
70° angle
160/340 3,000 ft 60 ft ASPH
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

McChord Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTCM
IATA Code: TCM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 322 ft MSL

Location

City: Tacoma
Country: US
Latitude: 47.137699°
Longitude: -122.475998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 10,108 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 160/340
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

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Current conditions and forecasts

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• Extended TAF forecasts
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Charts & Navigation

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• Visual approach charts
• Instrument procedures
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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About McChord Air Force Base

McChord Air Force Base (KTCM/TCM) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Tacoma, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 322 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (16/34, 160/340) with ASP and ASPH surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.