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.

VFR

Observed 0553Z (11:53 PM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

310° 10 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

30.10"

Temp / Dew

80°F / 27°C

dew 51°F / 11°C

Wind from the northwest (310°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KTCS 130553Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02670106 10339 20261 50009 $

What changed at KTCS?

Since the 0453Z (10:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

Wind direction moved from 280° to 310°.

This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when KTCS's weather changes, free →

Current pilot readout for KTCS

KTCS is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,200 ft (field elevation 4,853 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.

New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →

Get KTCS weather alerts in Telegram

Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KTCS in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.

Track KTCS free on Telegram

Staying over at KTCS

For pilots and crews overnighting at Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (KTCS).

Nearby Pilot Hotel Deals

Well-reviewed places under $500 a night near KTCS (TCS); drag to explore or tap a pin for the rate.

Affiliate disclosure: ATIS Alerts earns a commission on hotel bookings made through this section, at no extra cost to you. Rates and availability come from Stay22's booking partners (Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo and others), not from ATIS Alerts.

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 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
29FAV	6,981 ft	GVL	10 kt head	1 kt right
31	7,202 ft	ASP	10 kt head	3 kt left
33	3,001 ft	GVL	8 kt head	6 kt left
25	2,933 ft	GVL	6 kt head	8 kt right
01	3,302 ft	GVL	3 kt head	9 kt left
19	3,302 ft	GVL	3 kt tail	9 kt right
07	2,933 ft	GVL	6 kt tail	8 kt left
15	3,001 ft	GVL	8 kt tail	6 kt right
11	6,981 ft	GVL	10 kt tail	1 kt left
13	7,202 ft	ASP	10 kt tail	3 kt right

Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →

24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 6→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.

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.

Loading…

Loading radar…

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 KTCS

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0240Z (8:40 PM MDT) · 75 NM SW of KTCS · 29,000 ft MSL · E75L

occasional moderate chop turbulence

Show raw report

DMN UA /OV DMN270040/TM 0240/FL290/TP E75L/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS

DMN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV DMN270040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0240Reported at 02:40 UTC.

FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.

TP E75LAircraft type reporting.

TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.

RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.

⚠️ 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 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.

Last 24 hours

VFR 100%

Wind avg/max: 8/16 kt

Max gust: 25 kt

Lowest ceiling: -

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: NW

Category changes: 0

Last 7 days

VFR 100%

Wind avg/max: 7/19 kt

Max gust: 29 kt

Lowest ceiling: 8,000 ft

Lowest vis: 6 sm

Prevailing wind: NW

Category changes: 0

Active Runway - past 30 days

29: 35%
25: 13%
01: 12%
19: 11%
31: 7%
15: 7%
07: 5%
13: 4%
11: 4%
33: 2%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0528Z (11:28 PM MDT)

TAF KTCS 130528Z 1306/1406 30007KT P6SM SCT250 FM132100 19012G18KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200

New to TAFs? How to read one →

Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes

Get free ATIS alerts for KTCS

We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KTCS (Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport): flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.

Track KTCS on Telegram

Free • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime

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: 18h 52m

Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KTCS's live status on your website, free →

Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

2 airports

NM51Chloride AirportChloride, NM20 nm W US-0257Spaceport AmericaTruth or Consequences, NM21 nm SE

25–50 NM

5 airports

KE05Hatch Municipal AirportHatch, NM35 nm S NM37Adobe Ranch Private AirportMagdalena, NM38 nm NW 1NM0Me-Own AirportSilver City, NM38 nm W NM69Casas Adobes AirparkMimbres, NM42 nm SW K95EStallion Army Air FieldSocorro, NM47 nm NE

50–100 NM

8 airports

KONMSocorro Municipal AirportSocorro, NM51 nm NVFR METAR KSVCGrant County AirportSilver City, NM57 nm SWVFR METAR KLRULas Cruces International AirportLas Cruces, NM60 nm SVFR METAR · TAF KDMNDeming Municipal AirportDeming, NM63 nm SVFR METAR · TAF KHMNHolloman Air Force BaseAlamogordo, NM63 nm EVFR METAR · TAF KALMAlamogordo White Sands Regional AirportAlamogordo, NM69 nm EVFR METAR

+2 more within 100 NM

See all New Mexico airports →

Historical Flying Weather at KTCS

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.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#24 of 1,400

Regional rank

State rank

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

98.5%

MVFR

1.0%

IFR

0.3%

LIFR

0.2%

Est. VFR days/yr

352

Most VFR month

April

Fewest VFR month

January

Median ceiling

8,000 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

9.4%

Median wind

6 kt

Gusty hours

16.8%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.0%

Fog/mist days/yr

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

7,933 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KTCS monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
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

KTCS average wind by month, 2006–2025
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

Desert Southwest flying weather Most VFR airports Windiest airports Flying Weather Index

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)

Community-submitted

Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.

⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.

No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KTCS yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.

Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.

From the ATIS Alerts team

Why pilots use ATIS Alerts

Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.

Get pinged the moment KTCS drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.

Get free alerts for KTCS →

⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.

No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.

Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit

How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · New Mexico airports

Get free alerts for KTCS