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TSTC Waco Airport

IATA CNWICAO KCNWLocal CNW🇺🇸 Waco
Coordinates
31.6411°N, 97.0733°W
Elevation
470 ft (143 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-TX
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:34
Civil dusk
21:02

About 13h 58m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About TSTC Waco Airport

TSTC Waco Airport

TSTC Waco Airport is a public use airport located eight nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Waco, a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. Before 1968, it was known as James Connally Air Force Base. The airport is owned by Texas State Technical College. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCNW

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17L / 35R8,600 ft / 2,621 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
17R / 35L6,291 ft / 1,917 m75 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (9)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPWACO APP135.200 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3134.225 MHz
CTAFCTAF124.000 MHz
DEPWACO DEP126.125 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
MISCCTAS RDO123.550 MHz
RDOFORT WORTH RDO122.150 MHz
TWRTWR124.000 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(2)

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WACO CLASS DClass DControlledGND3000 ft MSL
WACO CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle584 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from TSTC Waco Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for TSTC Waco Airport?

The ICAO code for TSTC Waco Airport is KCNW, and its IATA code is CNW.

Where is TSTC Waco Airport located?

TSTC Waco Airport is small airport located in Waco, United States, at an elevation of 470 ft (143 m).

How many runways does TSTC Waco Airport have?

TSTC Waco Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,600 ft / 2,621 m.

What time zone is TSTC Waco Airport in?

TSTC Waco Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at TSTC Waco Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at TSTC Waco Airport is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near TSTC Waco Airport?

The nearest airport to TSTC Waco Airport is Wings For Christ International Flight Academy Airport (73F), about 2.8 nm to the ese, followed by Hess Airport and Texas Valley Air Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. TSTC Waco Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.