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McChord Air Force Base (KTCM/TCM) — Tacoma, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Tower
- 124.8
- Runways
- 16/34, 160/340, 162/342
- Elevation
- 322 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
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Missing: Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
5/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
26 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 21:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KTCM
- Name: McChord Air Force Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 47.137699
- Longitude: -122.475998
- Elevation: 322 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Tacoma
- IATA Code: TCM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 3081x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 60
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 160/340
- Designation: 160/340
- Dimensions: 914x18m
- Surface: ASPH
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 162/342
- Designation: 162/342
- Dimensions: 3000 x 60 ft
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.800 MHz
- Ground: 125.150 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
McChord Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: Military. PPR/restricted access.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 253-982-5611
- 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
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: Customs available per FAA NASR data
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA): No fuel listed by the FAA Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base, private use: all aircraft need prior permission 24 hours before arrival; customs needs 1 to 2 hours notice and immigration 4 hours (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: Not recorded
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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.
Active NOTAMs
M0593/
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 16/34 IS WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10TH OF AN INCH OF STANDING WATER
2026-10-17 10:48 UTC
2026-10-31 23:59 UTC
M593/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 16/34 IS WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10TH OF AN INCH OF STANDING WATER
2026-10-17 10:48 UTC
2026-10-31 23:59 UTC
M0602/
info
RWY 16 SEQUENCED FLASHING LGT UNSERVICEABLE
2026-10-26 09:44 UTC
2027-01-15 23:59 UTC
+22 more active NOTAMs
NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 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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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KTCM?
- McChord Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KTCM?
- The tower frequency at McChord Air Force Base is 124.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KTCM?
- The FAA lists no fuel at McChord Air Force Base. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KTCM 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 KTCM located?
- McChord Air Force Base (KTCM) is located in Tacoma, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KTCM?
- The IATA code for McChord Air Force Base is TCM.
- How long is the runway at KTCM?
- The main runway at McChord Air Force Base (16/34) measures 3081x46m.
- Is KTCM a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Air Force base, private use: all aircraft need prior permission 24 hours before arrival; customs needs 1 to 2 hours notice and immigration 4 hours (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.