Tucumcari Municipal (KTCC), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tucumcari Municipal (KTCC) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Tucumcari, New Mexico, sitting at 4,065 feet elevation. Its longer runway, 03/21, extends 7,104 feet and can accommodate a range of business aircraft, while the shorter 08/26 crosswind runway offers additional flexibility at 4,600 feet. The field carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with attended hours from 0700 to 1700 and self-service credit card fueling available after hours. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest option sits roughly 93 nautical miles away in Amarillo. Business aviation activity, tracked under FAA TFMSC data, represents the bulk of the airport's modest annual operations count.
Runways
Tucumcari Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 03/21, is 7,104 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Tucumcari Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tucumcari Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA), 93 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tucumcari Municipal recorded 279 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at KTCC is concentrated in the spring and early fall months, with April and October showing the highest volumes and November the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 36 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tucumcari Municipal averages 26.4 days above 90°F in July and 26.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95.0°F, and December the coldest, at 53.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tucumcari Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
The VASI on runway 21 is pilot-activated, and MIRL lighting on both runway 03/21 and runway 08/26 is controlled via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
After hours, fuel is available self-service with a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tucumcari Municipal has four airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Conchas Lake, 30.40 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTCC
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KTCC?
Tucumcari Municipal operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 03/21 is the primary strip at 7,104 feet long and 100 feet wide, suitable for most business aircraft. Runway 08/26 offers a secondary option at 4,600 feet long and 60 feet wide. Neither runway has lighting beyond the pilot-controlled MIRL and VASI systems noted for the field.
Is fuel available at Tucumcari Municipal airport?
Tucumcari Municipal stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with attended service daily from 0700 to 1700 local time. Outside those hours, self-service fuel is available using a credit card. This gives operators flexibility for early departures or late arrivals without needing to coordinate with staff in advance.
Does KTCC have customs clearance onsite?
KTCC does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is Rice Municipal in Amarillo, Texas, about 93 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins should plan to clear customs there before continuing on to Tucumcari Municipal.
How much business aviation traffic does Tucumcari Municipal see?
Tucumcari Municipal recorded 279 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 516 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly volumes vary noticeably, with April peaking near 36 operations and November dropping to just 6. This uneven distribution reflects the seasonal nature of traffic at this airport rather than steady year-round demand.