McChord Air Force Base (KTCM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
McChord Air Force Base (KTCM) is a regional airport serving Tacoma, WA at 322 ft. KTCM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (16, 34, 160, 340), longest 10,108 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KTCM in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 300 ft, broken clouds at 3,600 ft, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,600 ft.
METAR KTCM 130455Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM -RA FEW003 BKN036 14/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP125 P0006 T01380125 $
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Since the 0410Z (9:10 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KTCM
KTCM is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 300 ft (field elevation 322 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KTCM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 10,108 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 34 | 10,108 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 160 | 3,000 ft | ASPH | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 340 | 3,000 ft | ASPH | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,600 ft.
KTCM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, WA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KTCM is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KTCM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA140002/TM 0520/FL014/TP B739/SK BKN014
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA140002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0520Reported at 05:20 UTC.FL014Altitude: 1,400 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN014Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA150050/TM 0504/FL240/TP E75L/TB LGT OCNL MOD 220-240/RM DURC SUMMA ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA150050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0504Reported at 05:04 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT OCNL MOD 220-240Turbulence: light occasional moderate 22,000–24,000 ft.RM DURC SUMMA ZSERemarks.Show raw report
OLM UA /OV OLM150030/TM 0501/FL180/TP B737/TB LGT OCNL MOD 280-180/RM DURD HAWKZ ZSE
OLM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLM150030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0501Reported at 05:01 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT OCNL MOD 280-180Turbulence: light occasional moderate 28,000–18,000 ft.RM DURD HAWKZ ZSERemarks.Show raw report
PDX UA /OV BTG070020/TM 0451/FL100/TP B738/TA M06/IC LGT RIME/RM DURC 100-180-ZSE
PDX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTG070020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0451Reported at 04:51 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TA M06Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM DURC 100-180-ZSERemarks.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA120048/TM 0412/FL145/TP B738/TA M14/IC LGT RIME 160-090/RM DURD MARNR8 ARR
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA120048Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0412Reported at 04:12 UTC.FL145Altitude: 14,500 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TA M14Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 160-090Icing: light rime 16,000–9,000 ft.RM DURD MARNR8 ARRRemarks.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA312048/TM 0406/FL145/TP B738/TA -14/IC LGT RIME 160-145/RM DURD MARNR8 ARR
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA312048Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0406Reported at 04:06 UTC.FL145Altitude: 14,500 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TA -14Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 160-145Icing: light rime 16,000–14,500 ft.RM DURD MARNR8 ARRRemarks.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA310080/TM 0359/FL290/TP B748/TB MOD 290-150/RM DURD MARNR ARVL VIXOR TRANSITION-ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA310080Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B748Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 290-150Turbulence: moderate 29,000–15,000 ft.RM DURD MARNR ARVL VIXOR TRA…Remarks.Show raw report
PAE UA /OV PAE340015/TM 0355/FL180/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 180-150 LGT CHOP 150-120/RM DURD GRIZZ ARVL-ZSE
PAE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PAE340015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0355Reported at 03:55 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 180-150 LGT CHOP …Turbulence: light to moderate 18,000–15,000 ft light chop 15,000–12,000 ft.RM DURD GRIZZ ARVL-ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTCM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTCM reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 34/160/340
- 51%
- 16
- 49%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0500Z (10:00 PM PDT)
TAF KTCM 130500Z 1305/1411 21005KT 9000 -RA FEW010 OVC050 620809 QNH2990INS BECMG 1308/1309 22005KT 9000 -RA SCT008 OVC015 620809 QNH2992INS TEMPO 1309/1312 BKN008 BECMG 1318/1319 21010G15KT 9999 NSW BKN015 OVC040 620809 QNH2998INS BECMG 1401/1402 20010G15KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 QNH3002INS TX17/1401Z TN12/1313Z
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KTCM
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KTCM.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTCM
- IATA
- TCM
- FAA LID
- TCM
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 322 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.1377, -122.4760
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,108 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.01 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 37m
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KTCM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, WA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2609 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTCM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTCM?+
KTCM has 4 runways: 16, 34, 160, 340; the longest is 10,108 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTCM report its own weather?+
Yes. McChord Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTCM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTCM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTCM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTCM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTCM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for McChord Air Force Base (KTCM) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)
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