Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport

TRM · KTRM · Palm Springs, CA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
-114 ft MSL
Longest runway
8,500 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
13E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:09 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:32 AM12:32Z
Sunrise05:59 AM12:59Z
Sunset07:42 PM02:42Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:09 PM03:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:09 PM → 05:32 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:42 PM → 04:59 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 032°downwind 302°base 212°final 122°45° entry12173035

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
122° mag · 135° true
Dimensions
4,995 × 100 ft
TPA
900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 302°) on the 45° at 900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
-115 ft
Markings
basic
Threshold crossing height
25 ft
TDZ elevation
-115 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k, Double wheel 60k.

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

“Thermal”
ASOS/AWOS
118.325
Clearance — primary
120.225

Taxi & takeoff

“Thermal”
CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Departure & arrival

“Socal”
App/Dep
135.275

Also

Flight service
122.3

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (5 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
126.7CLOWD STAR · SBONO STAR
134.0SIZLR STAR
251.1APCH/P DEP/P
278.3SIZLR STAR
370.95CLOWD STAR · SBONO STAR

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

Nearby navigation aids

TRM 116.20 · PSP 115.50 · TNP 114.20 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TRM · Thermal VORTAC 116.20 · 109X High r160° / 0.1 NM
PSP · Palm Springs VORTAC 115.50 · 102X Low r124° / 19.9 NM
TNP · Twentynine Palms VORTAC 114.20 · 89X Low r199° / 35 NM
JLI · Julian VORTAC 113.75 · 84Y Low r021° / 36.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Arrivals
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KTRM / TRM
Coordinates
33.6267, -116.1600
Elevation
-114 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
LOS ANGELES
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 118.325 · ☎ 760-399-1494
ARTCC
LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
Flight service (FSS)
RIVERSIDE · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Riverside Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
TRM
Attendance
ALL 0700-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
20 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWYS 17 & 35; PAPI RWYS 12, 17, 30 & 35; MIRL RWYS 12/30 & 17/35 - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 12: 2-light PAPI (left) · 30: 2-light PAPI (left) · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) · 35: 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
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
4080 LEMON STREET, 14TH FLOOR, RIVERSIDE, CA
951-955-9722
Manager
ANGELA JAMISON
4080 LEMON STREET, 14TH FLOOR, RIVERSIDE, CA
951-955-9418
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • SOFT GND OFF RWY PAVEMENT.
  • FOR CD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.

Runways

  • 200 FT BLAST PADS BOTH ENDS.
  • UNUSBL BYD 8 NM DUE TO TERRAIN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWYS 17 & 35; PAPI RWYS 12, 17, 30 & 35; MIRL RWYS 12/30 & 17/35 - CTAF.
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Nearby airports

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About KTRM

Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM · KTRM) is an airport in Palm Springs, CA, at -114 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 8,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTRM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTRM have a control tower?

No. Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KTRM?

Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 8,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTRM?

Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport is in Palm Springs, CA, at an elevation of -114 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6267, -116.1600.

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