McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) charts & airport diagram
McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) (TCM · KTCM) in Tacoma, WA publishes 23 FAA charts, including 7 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS), TACAN). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KTCM publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KTCM
McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) has 7 published instrument approaches of 3 types (ILS, RNAV (GPS) and TACAN). 5 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 162 and 342: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Departures and arrivals
McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) publishes 4 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 6 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KTCM. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- A diverse vector area (DVA) is established, so ATC can issue radar vectors below the minimum vectoring altitude right after departure.
All 23 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 2
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
Approaches 7
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 16 ↗ Rwy 16
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 34 ↗ Rwy 34
- ILS ILS RWY 34 (CAT II) ↗ Rwy 34 · CAT II
- TACAN TACAN RWY 16 ↗ Rwy 16
- TACAN TACAN RWY 34 ↗ Rwy 34
Departures 4
- SID ALDER TWO ↗
- SID OLYMPIC FOUR ↗
- SID PUGET SIX ↗
Arrivals 8
- STAR ARRIE NINE ↗
- STAR GLASR THREE ↗
- STAR GLASR THREE, CONT.1 ↗
- STAR JAWBN SEVEN ↗
- STAR WHYTE SEVEN ↗
Minimums 2
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KTCM airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KTCM have an instrument approach?
Yes. McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) has 7 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS), TACAN. At least one offers vertical guidance.
What is the lowest approach at KTCM?
ILS to runway 16 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord). It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KTCM have SIDs and STARs?
McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) publishes 4 departure procedures (SIDs) and 6 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KTCM
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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