McChord Air Force Base (TCM): Codes, Runways & Location
McChord Air Force Base (IATA: TCM · ICAO: KTCM) is a medium-sized airport serving Tacoma, United States. It lies at 47.1377° N, 122.4760° W, 322 ft (98 m) above sea level.
Overview of McChord Air Force Base
McChord Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tacoma in United States. It is identified by the IATA code TCM and the ICAO code KTCM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
McChord Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3081 m (10108 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 322 ft (98 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gray Army Air Field (GRF) about 10 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 ≈ 3,081 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about McChord Air Force Base
Where is McChord Air Force Base located?
McChord Air Force Base is located in Tacoma, United States. Its coordinates are 47.1377° N, 122.4760° W.
What is the airport code for McChord Air Force Base?
McChord Air Force Base has an IATA code of TCM and an ICAO code of KTCM.
How long is the runway at McChord Air Force Base?
McChord Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3081 m (10108 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does McChord Air Force Base have?
McChord Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is McChord Air Force Base a major airport?
McChord Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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