Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport

KTCS / TCS

Truth or Consequences, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
9 kt
160° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTCS 042153Z AUTO 16009G17KT 10SM CLR 23/M10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02281100 $
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
853 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,853 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,801 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,926 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KTCS 041741Z 0418/0518 05006KT P6SM SCT250 FM042000 19012G20KT P6SM SCT250 FM050800 30005KT P6SM FEW250 FM051600 21010G20KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM050800
+10h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCS
01
19
07
25
11
29
13
31
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 3,301 ft 130 ft GVL 21°
6.8 kt 5.9 kt
139° angle
07/25 2,932 ft 130 ft GVL 80°
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
80° angle
11/29 7,108 ft 150 ft GVL 125°
7.4 kt 5.2 kt
35° angle
13/31 7,200 ft 75 ft ASP 144°
8.7 kt 2.5 kt
16° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
2,900 ft 140 ft GVL 166°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTCS

4,082 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.3%
MVFR
1.8%
IFR
1.6%
LIFR
0.3%

Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 11.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
6%
E
6%
SE
5.9%
S
17%
SW
5.4%
W
13.7%
NW
21.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.4°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,082 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTCS
IATA Code: TCS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,853 ft MSL

Location

City: Truth or Consequences
Country: US
Latitude: 33.236900°
Longitude: -107.272003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,301 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 2,932 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 7,108 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 7,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 2,900 ft
Width: 140 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport

Overview

Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport serves Sierra County in southern New Mexico, situated at a high elevation of 4,853 feet MSL. The airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure with multiple runways accommodating various aircraft sizes and operations. Its strategic location supports general aviation, potential emergency services, and transportation needs for the surrounding rural area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 96.5% of observations supporting clear flying weather. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from -4°C to 34°C, creating diverse operational conditions throughout the year, with December, November, and January presenting the most stable VFR environments.

Notable Features

The airport features five runways with varying lengths and surfaces, including gravel (GVL) and asphalt (ASP) pavements. The longest runway, 13/31, extends 7,200 feet, providing substantial operational flexibility for different aircraft types. Its high-altitude location and multiple runway orientations offer pilots significant wind and approach options across different flight conditions.

Approach Considerations

All five runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments with minimal average crosswind conditions ranging between 3.9 and 5.1 knots. Runway selection can be confidently made based on current wind conditions, with consistently low crosswind challenges. Pilots should anticipate potential high-altitude performance considerations due to the 4,853 ft MSL elevation when planning approaches and departures.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.