Childress Municipal Airport (CDS): Codes, Runways & Location
Childress Municipal Airport (IATA: CDS · ICAO: KCDS) is a medium-sized airport serving Childress, United States. It lies at 34.4338° N, 100.2880° W, 1954 ft (596 m) above sea level.
Overview of Childress Municipal Airport
Childress Municipal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Childress in United States. It is identified by the IATA code CDS and the ICAO code KCDS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Childress Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1813 m (5949 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1954 ft (596 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Altus Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) about 92 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,813 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Childress Municipal Airport
Where is Childress Municipal Airport located?
Childress Municipal Airport is located in Childress, United States. Its coordinates are 34.4338° N, 100.2880° W.
What is the airport code for Childress Municipal Airport?
Childress Municipal Airport has an IATA code of CDS and an ICAO code of KCDS.
How long is the runway at Childress Municipal Airport?
Childress Municipal Airport's longest runway is about 1813 m (5949 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Childress Municipal Airport have?
Childress Municipal Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Childress Municipal Airport a major airport?
Childress Municipal Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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