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Cavern City Air Terminal (KCNM/CNM) — Carlsbad, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
12:00–02:00 UTC
Fuel
100LL, Jet A-1+
Runways
03/21, 08/26, 14L/32R, 14R/32L
Elevation
3,295 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KCNM
  • Name: Cavern City Air Terminal
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 32.337502
  • Longitude: -104.263
  • Elevation: 3295 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Carlsbad
  • IATA Code: CNM
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Denver
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 2394x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 1626x23m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14L/32R

  • Designation: 14L/32R
  • Dimensions: 1407x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14R/32L

  • Designation: 14R/32L
  • Dimensions: 1779x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.650 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 135.875 MHz
  • ATIS: 118.375 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 12:00 – 02:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 02:00
Wednesday 12:00 – 02:00
Thursday 12:00 – 02:00
Friday 12:00 – 02:00
Saturday 13:00 – 23:00
Sunday 13:00 – 23:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: Mon 06:00-20:00; Tue 06:00-20:00; Wed 06:00-20:00; Thu 06:00-20:00; Fri 06:00-20:00; Sat 07:00-17:00; Sun 07:00-17:00

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 575-887-3060
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1+
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/020
caution Upcoming
Navaid/lighting unserviceable
RWY 21 VASI U/S
2026-10-28 14:30 UTC 2026-10-28 23:00 UTC
10/021
caution Upcoming
Navaid/lighting unserviceable
RWY 03 ALS U/S
2026-10-28 14:30 UTC 2026-10-28 23:00 UTC
10/022
caution Upcoming
Navaid/lighting unserviceable
RWY 03 ALS U/S
2026-10-28 14:30 UTC 2026-10-28 23:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 14:20 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KCNM?
Cavern City Air Terminal operates from 12:00 to 02:00.
What fuel is available at KCNM?
Cavern City Air Terminal offers 100LL, Jet A-1+.
Does KCNM require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KCNM located?
Cavern City Air Terminal (KCNM) is located in Carlsbad, United States.
What is the IATA code for KCNM?
The IATA code for Cavern City Air Terminal is CNM.
How long is the runway at KCNM?
The main runway at Cavern City Air Terminal (03/21) measures 2394x46m.