Carlsbad Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM / CNM)
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KCNM airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KCNM
- IATA code
- CNM
- City
- Carlsbad
- Region
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,295 ft (1,004 m)
- Time zone
- America/Denver (UTC-7)
- Coordinates
- 32.3375° N, 104.2630° W
- Empty legs from
- 37
- Empty legs to
- 37
Weather & airport info KCNM
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 23:53 UTC- Wind
- 4 kt (7 km/h) from northwest (320°)
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- no significant clouds
- Temperature
- 18 °C (dew point 8 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,019 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KCNM 032353Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01780078 10206 20178 58004
Forecast (TAF)
- 04 Nov, 00:00–12:00 UTC7 kt (13 km/h) from west-southwest (250°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 20,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 12:00–00:00 UTCfrom8 kt (15 km/h) from south-southeast (160°) · visibility 10 km or more · few clouds at 25,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KCNM 032320Z 0400/0424 25007KT P6SM FEW200 FM041200 16008KT P6SM FEW250
Airport
- Elevation
- 3,295 ft (1,004 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:16 / 17:04 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,394 m (7,854 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 14R/32L | 1,779 m (5,837 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 08/26 | 1,626 m (5,334 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 14L/32R | 1,407 m (4,616 ft) | asphalt | no |
Radio frequencies
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KCNM
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (5)
Minimums (2)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KCNM(5)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/024· until 14 Nov, 07:23 UTC
The lighting of an obstacle tower 10.0 nautical miles east-southeast of the airport is unserviceable. Its top is 3454.1 ft above sea level, 416.0 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1207586) 321703.10N1040442.80W (10.0NM ESE CNM) 3454.1FT (416.0FT AGL) U/S
10/024 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZAB/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/035/3220N10415W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KCNM<br/> <b>B) </b>2610300823<br/> <b>C) </b>2611140723<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1207586) 321703.10N1040442.80W (10.0NM ESE CNM) 3454.1FT (416.0FT AGL) U/S<br/>
- Out of serviceObstacle10/019· until 06 Nov, 07:00 UTC
The lighting of an obstacle, a rig, 2.8 nautical miles south-southwest of Cavern City Air Terminal airport is out of service. Its top is 3467 ft above sea level, 150 ft above ground.
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OBST RIG LGT (ASN 2026-ASW-17112-OE) 321739N1041703W (2.8NM SSW CNM) 3467FT (150FT AGL) U/S
10/019 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZAB/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/035/3220N10415W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KCNM<BR> <B>B) </B>2610280600<BR> <B>C) </B>2611060700<BR> <B>E) </B> RIG LGT (ASN 2026-ASW-17112-OE) 321739N1041703W (2.8NM SSW CNM) 3467FT (150FT AGL) U/S<BR>
- Out of serviceObstacle10/012· until 17 Jan, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle, a tower light, is out of service. Its top is 3368 feet above sea level, 142 feet above ground, 2.4 nautical miles north of the airport.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASN 2026-ASW-13531-OE) 322239N1041608W (2.4NM N CNM) 3368FT (142FT AGL) U/S
10/012 NOTAMN<BR> <B>Q) </B>KZAB/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/034/3220N10415W005<BR> <B>A) </B>KCNM<BR> <B>B) </B>2610171659<BR> <B>C) </B>2701172359<BR> <B>E) </B> TOWER LGT (ASN 2026-ASW-13531-OE) 322239N1041608W (2.4NM N CNM) 3368FT (142FT AGL) U/S<BR>
- Out of serviceObstacle10/005· until 10 Feb, 23:59 UTC
An obstacle, a tower light (ASR 1053891), 28.9 nautical miles southeast of the airport, with its top at 3293 feet above sea level and 399 feet above ground, is out of service.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1053891) 315544.00N1035902.00W (28.9NM SE CNM) 3293FT (399FT AGL) U/S
- NoticeRunway11/001· until 16 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Runway 14L has work in progress with men and equipment, adjacent to the northern 1000 feet.
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RWY 14L WIP MEN AND EQPT CONST ADJ N 1000FT
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Cavern City Air Terminal (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 43
- Departures
- 0
- Different jets
- 18
Most frequent origins: Centennial Airport (5), Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (3).
Most common aircraft types: Pilatus PC-12 (24), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (4), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3), Embraer Legacy 500/Praetor 600 (3).
Monday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Empty legs from KCNM
37 departures available
- Wed, Nov 4TodayCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request4NovCarlsbad → AlbuquerqueKCNM → KABQ · TodayCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Wed, Nov 4TodayCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlDenverKAPA · CentennialCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request4NovCarlsbad → DenverKCNM → KAPA · TodayCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Thu, Nov 5TomorrowCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request5NovCarlsbad → AlbuquerqueKCNM → KABQ · TomorrowCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Thu, Nov 5TomorrowCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlDenverKAPA · CentennialCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request5NovCarlsbad → DenverKCNM → KAPA · TomorrowCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Fri, Nov 6in 2 daysCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request6NovCarlsbad → AlbuquerqueKCNM → KABQ · in 2 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Fri, Nov 6in 2 daysCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlDenverKAPA · CentennialCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request6NovCarlsbad → DenverKCNM → KAPA · in 2 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Sat, Nov 7in 3 daysCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request7NovCarlsbad → AlbuquerqueKCNM → KABQ · in 3 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Sun, Nov 8in 4 daysCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request8NovCarlsbad → AlbuquerqueKCNM → KABQ · in 4 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Sun, Nov 8in 4 daysCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlDenverKAPA · CentennialCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request8NovCarlsbad → DenverKCNM → KAPA · in 4 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KCNM
37 arrivals available
- Wed, Nov 4TodayAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request4NovAlbuquerque → CarlsbadKABQ → KCNM · TodayCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Wed, Nov 4TodayDenverKAPA · CentennialCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request4NovDenver → CarlsbadKAPA → KCNM · TodayCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Thu, Nov 5TomorrowAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request5NovAlbuquerque → CarlsbadKABQ → KCNM · TomorrowCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Thu, Nov 5TomorrowDenverKAPA · CentennialCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request5NovDenver → CarlsbadKAPA → KCNM · TomorrowCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Fri, Nov 6in 2 daysAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request6NovAlbuquerque → CarlsbadKABQ → KCNM · in 2 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Fri, Nov 6in 2 daysDenverKAPA · CentennialCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request6NovDenver → CarlsbadKAPA → KCNM · in 2 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Sat, Nov 7in 3 daysAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request7NovAlbuquerque → CarlsbadKABQ → KCNM · in 3 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Sun, Nov 8in 4 daysAlbuquerqueKABQ · Albuquerque IntlCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request8NovAlbuquerque → CarlsbadKABQ → KCNM · in 4 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
- Sun, Nov 8in 4 daysDenverKAPA · CentennialCarlsbadKCNM · Cavern City Air TrmlCommercial/VIP Airliner30—On request8NovDenver → CarlsbadKAPA → KCNM · in 4 daysCommercial/VIP Airliner · 30 seatsOn request
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
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About the airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM/KCNM) is the key private jet gateway for Carlsbad. PrivJet gives you instant access to charter flights and empty legs: fast, discreet and globally connected.
KCNM airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Carlsbad airport (KCNM) today?
There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Carlsbad (KCNM). Affected: Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Obstacle: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Carlsbad airport (KCNM)?
According to the latest weather report for KCNM (METAR, 03 Nov, 23:53 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 4 kt (7 km/h) from northwest (320°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 18 °C (dew point 8 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Carlsbad airport (KCNM)?
Carlsbad (KCNM) has 4 runways: runway 03/21 with 2,394 m (7,854 ft), asphalt, runway 14R/32L with 1,779 m (5,837 ft), asphalt, runway 08/26 with 1,626 m (5,334 ft), asphalt and runway 14L/32R with 1,407 m (4,616 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,394 m.
What are the airport codes of Cavern City Air Terminal?
The ICAO code is KCNM and the IATA code is CNM. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KCNM airport?
Cavern City Air Terminal sits at 3,295 ft (1,004 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Denver.
Can I fly to KCNM by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Cavern City Air Terminal depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KCNM?
There are currently 37 empty legs departing from and 37 arriving at Cavern City Air Terminal. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.