Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (KTCS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport in Truth or Consequences, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (KTCS) is a regional airport serving Truth or Consequences, NM at 4,853 ft. KTCS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 10 runways (01, 07, 11, 13) — longest 7,202 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.675. Track KTCS 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 north (010°) at 19 kt, gusting 28 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 7,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
SPECI KTCS 290341Z AUTO 01019G28KT 10SM -RA FEW070 BKN110 26/16 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND 03034/0328 LTG DSNT N RAB17 P0002 T02560161
What changed at KTCS?
Since the 0307Z (9:07 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.98 → 30.05 inHg.
- Rain began (-RA).
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for KTCS
KTCS is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 19 knots gusting 28, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 18 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,150 ft (field elevation 4,853 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KTCS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 3,302 ft | GVL | 19 kt head | 4 kt left (g6) |
| 33 | 3,001 ft | GVL | 17 kt head | 8 kt right (g11) |
| 31 | 7,202 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 14 kt right (g20) |
| 29 | 6,981 ft | GVL | 8 kt head | 17 kt right (g25) |
| 07 | 2,933 ft | GVL | 6 kt head | 18 kt left (g26) |
| 25 | 2,933 ft | GVL | 6 kt tail | 18 kt right (g26) |
| 11 | 6,981 ft | GVL | 8 kt tail | 17 kt left (g25) |
| 13 | 7,202 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 14 kt left (g20) |
| 15 | 3,001 ft | GVL | 17 kt tail | 8 kt left (g11) |
| 19 | 3,302 ft | GVL | 19 kt tail | 4 kt right (g6) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 14→19 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KTCS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport in Truth or Consequences, NM: 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 KTCS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KTCS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ABQ UA /OV ABQ213028/TM 2345/FL150/TP E75L/TB MOD CHOP 150-120/LGT BLO
ABQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ABQ213028Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2345Reported at 23:45 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP 150-120/LGT BLOTurbulence: moderate chop 15,000–12,000 ft/ light blo.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTCS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTCS reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 34 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 29
- 21%
- 19
- 18%
- 15
- 12%
- 25
- 11%
- 01
- 10%
- 11
- 9%
- 13
- 7%
- 07
- 5%
- 31
- 5%
- 33
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0328Z (9:28 PM MDT)
TAF KTCS 290328Z 2903/2924 01015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB BKN200 FM290600 01008KT P6SM SCT150 FM291600 12008KT P6SM FEW100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTCS
- IATA
- TCS
- FAA LID
- TCS
- City
- Truth or Consequences
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,853 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.2369, -107.2720
- Runways
- 10
- Longest runway
- 7,202 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 24m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
5 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTCS reported VFR conditions during about 98.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 352 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.2 kt, calm 9.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 97.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 99.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 98.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 98.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 97.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Dec | 97.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.5 kt |
| Mar | 8.5 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 8.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 6.2 kt |
| Sep | 6.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.7 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTCS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTCS?+
KTCS has 10 runways — 01, 07, 11, 13, 15, 19, 25, 29, 31, 33; the longest is 7,202 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTCS report its own weather?+
Yes — Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTCS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTCS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTCS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTCS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (KTCS)
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