Cavern City Air Trml

CNM · KCNM · Carlsbad, NM · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,295 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,854 ft 03/21
Runways
4
Mag var
10E
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:24 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:18 AM12:18Z
Sunrise06:43 AM12:43Z
Sunset06:59 PM00:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:24 PM01:24Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:24 PM → 06:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:59 PM → 05:43 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 124°downwind 034°base 304°final 214°45° entry21260314R32L0814L32R

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
214° mag · 224° true
Dimensions
7,854 × 150 ft
TPA
4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 034°) on the 45° at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
3,247 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 14 ft, 388 ft from threshold, 514 ft L of centerline — 13:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
58 ft
TDZ elevation
3,264 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,854 / 7,854 / 7,854 / 7,854 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Porous friction course. Weight bearing: Single wheel 62k, Double wheel 88k, Dual tandem 140k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.375

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
135.875 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
292.15CARLSBAD RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 03
RunwayILS
RWY 03ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (CVD) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CNM 116.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CNM · Carlsbad VORTAC 116.30 · 110X Low r327° / 5.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KCNM / CNM
Coordinates
32.3374, -104.2634
Elevation
3,295 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10E
Sectional chart
ALBUQUERQUE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 118.375 · ☎ 575-887-6858
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALBUQUERQUE · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CNM
Attendance
MON-FRI 0600-2000; SAT-SUN 0700-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
II A
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1941/04
Distance from city
5 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 03; MIRL RWY 03/21, 08/26 & 14R/32L - CTAF. MALSR RWY 03 & MIRL RWY 03/21, 08/26, 14R/32L PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: MALSR · 21: VASI · 14R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32L: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CARLSBAD
101 NORTH HALAGUENO ST, CARLSBAD, NM
575-887-1191
Manager
ROBERT ESPINOZA
101 NORTH HALAGUENO ST, CARLSBAD, NM
575-887-3060
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • OIL DERRICKS INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC ALBUQUERQUE ARTCC AT 505-856-4561.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 180/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 110/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 50/F/D/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 230/F/D/X/T
  • RWY 14L/32R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 03; MIRL RWY 03/21, 08/26 & 14R/32L - CTAF. MALSR RWY 03 & MIRL RWY 03/21, 08/26, 14R/32L PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL AFT HR & WKEND - 575-887-1500.

Obstructions

  • APCH SLOPE 50:1 FM DTHR.
  • APCH SLOPE 38:1 FM DTHR.

Attendance

  • SFC COND UNMTD MON-FRI 2200-1200 UTC (1500-0500 LOCAL) AND SAT-SUN 2030-1200 UTC (1330-0500 LOCAL).
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About KCNM

Cavern City Air Trml (CNM · KCNM) is an airport in Carlsbad, NM, at 3,295 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 7,854 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCNM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCNM have a control tower?

No. Cavern City Air Trml is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KCNM?

Cavern City Air Trml has 4 runways; the longest is 7,854 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCNM?

Cavern City Air Trml is in Carlsbad, NM, at an elevation of 3,295 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3374, -104.2634.

More about KCNM

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KCNM in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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