Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport serves the unique town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (named after the TV show in 1950). Located 3 miles north of town, TCS offers a 6,800-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves Spaceport America (18 miles southeast), the natural hot springs district, and Elephant Butte Lake (New Mexico's largest lake). Estimated charter rates to T or C via TCS: light jets from $4,500 per hour, mid-size jets from $6,000 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.
Transworld Jets Insider Tip
Truth or Consequences (T or C) is experiencing a renaissance as a creative community built around natural hot springs. Spaceport America, Virgin Galactic's commercial spaceport, is 18 miles southeast. Elephant Butte Lake is New Mexico's largest body of water and a premier fishing destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can heavy jets land at T or C?
Yes. Truth or Consequences Municipal's 6,800-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.
How close is TCS to Spaceport America?
Truth or Consequences Municipal is approximately 18 miles from Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport.
Why is it called Truth or Consequences?
In 1950, the town of Hot Springs, NM renamed itself to Truth or Consequences after the popular NBC radio show, whose host Ralph Edwards promised to broadcast from the first town that renamed itself.
Aircraft Compatible with Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport
Based on the longest runway (7,202 ft), the following aircraft categories can operate here.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,202 ft | 75 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
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- IATA Code
- TCS
- ICAO Code
- KTCS
- Elevation
- 4,853 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest Runway
- 7,202 ft
- Location
- Truth or Consequences, New Mexico