FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 09 FEBRUARY 2012
Location
| FAA Identifier: | TCM |
| Lat/Long: | 47-08-15.6400N / 122-28-35.3100W
47-08.260667N / 122-28.588500W
47.1376778 / -122.4764750
(estimated) |
| Elevation: | 322 ft. / 98 m (estimated) |
| Variation: | 20E (1985) |
| From city: | 3 miles S of TACOMA, WA |
| Time zone: | UTC -8 (UTC -7 during Daylight Saving Time) |
| Zip code: | 98439 |
Airport Operations
| Airport use: | Private use. Permission required prior to landing |
| Activation date: | 08/1938 |
| Sectional chart: | SEATTLE |
| Control tower: | yes |
| ARTCC: | SEATTLE CENTER |
| FSS: | SEATTLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
| NOTAMs facility: | SEA (NOTAM-D service available) |
| Attendance: | CONTINUOUS |
| Segmented circle: | no |
| Lights: | DUSK-DAWN |
| Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport) |
| International operations: | international airport of entry
ONE HR NTC RQR FOR CSTMS. |
Airport Communications
| MCCHORD GROUND: | 118.175 279.65 |
| MCCHORD TOWER: | 124.8 259.3 |
| SEATTLE APPROACH: | 126.5 |
| SEATTLE DEPARTURE: | 126.5 |
| ALCP: | 349.4 |
| ALCP(CONTRACT ACR ONLY): | 134.1 |
| D-ATIS: | 109.6 270.1 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
| PMSV: | 342.3 UNUSBL 095-102 BYD 34 NM BLO 9 |
| PTD: | 372.2 |
| WX AWOS-3 at PLU (8 nm E): | 128.575 (253-848-2748) |
| WX ASOS at TIW (9 nm NW): | PHONE 253-858-6507 |
| WX ASOS at SEA (20 nm N): | PHONE 206-431-2834 |
- SFA
- (ATIS DESCRIPTION) DIGITAL-ATIS, DATA LINK ENABLED.
- (ATIS PHONE NR) DSN 382-2847.
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
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| TCM at field | | MCCHORD VORTAC | | 109.60 | | 22E |
| SEAr182/19.1 | | SEATTLE VORTAC | | 116.80 | | 19E |
| OLMr041/20.0 | | OLYMPIA VORTAC | | 113.40 | | 19E |
| NDB name | | Hdg/Dist | | Freq | | Var | | ID |
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| GRAYE | | 080/5.3 | | 216 | | 18E | | GRF | --. .-. ..-. |
| LACOMAS | | 005/8.4 | | 328 | | 18E | | LAC | .-.. .- -.-. |
| DONDO | | 188/15.2 | | 224 | | 19E | | ODD | --- -.. -.. |
| CARNEY | | 118/22.0 | | 274 | | 20E | | CAN | -.-. .- -. |
| RENTON | | 189/24.0 | | 353 | | 17E | | RNT | .-. -. - |
| KITSAP | | 132/24.1 | | 206 | | 20E | | PWT | .--. .-- - |
| MASON COUNTY | | 086/25.7 | | 348 | | 19E | | MNC | -- -. -.-. |
Airport Services
| Fuel available: | A+ |
| Airframe service: | MAJOR |
| Powerplant service: | MAJOR |
| Bottled oxygen: | NONE |
| Bulk oxygen: | HIGH/LOW |
Runway Information
Runway 16/34
| Dimensions: | 10108 x 150 ft. / 3081 x 46 m |
| Surface: | asphalt/concrete/grooved |
| Weight bearing capacity: | | PCN 55 /R/B/W/T | | Single wheel: | 155.0 | | Double wheel: | 220.0 | | Double tandem: | 390.0 | | Dual double tandem: | 800.0 |
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| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 16 | | RUNWAY 34 |
| Latitude: | 47-09.092000N | | 47-07.429322N |
| Longitude: | 122-28.593833W | | 122-28.583178W |
| Elevation: | 282.0 ft. | | 321.3 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | right |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left | | 4-light PAPI on right |
| RVR equipment: | touchdown | | touchdown |
| Approach lights: | ALSF1: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category I) | | ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III) |
| Runway end identifier lights: | yes | | no |
| Centerline lights: | yes | | yes |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | no, lighted |
| Instrument approach: | LOC/GS | | ILS |
Runway 162/342
| Dimensions: | 3000 x 60 ft. / 914 x 18 m |
| Surface: | asphalt |
| RUNWAY 162 | | RUNWAY 342 |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
| Ownership: | U.S. Air Force |
| Owner: | USAF
62 AIR BASE GP, MCCHORD AFB
TACOMA, WA 98438 |
| Manager: | BASE OPERATIONS
62 AIR BASE GP, MCCHORD AFB
TACOMA, WA 98438
Phone 253-982-5611 |
Additional Remarks
| - | RSTD: AMC ACFT OPR RSTD DUR BIRD WATCH COND MODERATE (TKOF AND LDG PERMS ONLY WHEN DEP/ARR RTE AVOID IDENT BIRD ACT, NO LCL IFR/VFR TFC PAT ACT) AND SEVERE (TKOF AND LDG PROHWO OG/CC APVL), CTC PTD/ATIS/COMD POST FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND. |
| - | RSTD: TRAN AIRCREWS CONDUCTING LCL AREA LO-LEVEL TRNG MSN MUST RCV LCL PRO/RSTD BRIEFING FR 62 OSS/OSK AT DSN 382-3615, C253-982-3615. |
| - | CAUTION: WHEN PERFORMING PRE-TKOF ENG RUNUP, ALIGN ACFT SOTHAT DEBRIS IS NOT BLOWN TOWARD ADTAC ALERT HGR OR ADJ ACFT PRK RAMP. DUR VFR COND, ACFTMAKING LO APCH, NML TKOF, TOUCH AND GO LDG, OR MISSED APCH REMAIN AT OR BLW 1800' TIL DEP END OF THE RWY. BIRD HAZ. |
| - | TFC PAT: BEFORE LDG MAINT TFC PAT ALT COMMENSURATE WITH SAFETY AS LONG AS PRACTICABLE. RECTANGULAR 1800', OVERHEAD 2300'. |
| - | CSTMS/AG/IMG: CSTMS AVBL, 1 HR PN RQR WKD 1600-0100Z++, OT 2 HR PN RQR. IMG ON CALL 24 HR PN DESIRED, 4 HR PN RQR. |
| - | MISC: BASE OPS DSN 382-5611, C253-982-5611. S 1,000' RWY 16-34 IS CONCRETE; RWY IS GROOVED. |
| - | ATIS PHONE NUMBER C 253-982-2847. DSN 382-2847. DIGITAL-ATIS, DATA LINK ENABLED. |
| - | PMSV METRO: WX FLT HRS MON-THU 1200-0400Z AND FRI 1200-0000Z++ EXCL HOL OR DUR SEVERE WX. WX FLT DSN 382-3434/5005, C253-982-3434/5005. |
| - | PMSV METRO: PMSV SVC AVBL ONLY WHEN WX FLT FCST ON DUTY. WX OBSN AVBL H24 VIA AUTO SYS. TRAN AIRCREW MAY CTC 25 OWS DSN 228-6598, OR C520-228-6598 FOR WX BRIEFING. WHEN POSSIBLE PROVIDE 2 HR PN FOR ALL RQR BRIEFINGS. |
| - | A-GEAR: WHEN RWY 16-34 ACTIVATED, APCH END E5 IS REMOVED. RWY 16-34 BAK-12B 30 MIN PN RQR TO CONNECT CABLE. |
| - | RSTD: LANDING ZONE 162/342 CLSD INDEFLY. |
| - | RSTD: TWY C CLSD WEST OF RY 16/34. |
| - | JASU: (MD-3M) 1(MD-3) 1(MA-1A) (AM32A-60) 1(MC-11). |
| - | FLUID: SP PRESAIR DE-ICE-EXP 3 HR DELAY. LHOX LOX. |
| - | OIL: O-128-133-148-156 SOAP - RESULTS RQR 24 HR, 1530-0030Z++ WKD EXC HOL, RESULTS NOT AVBL OT. TRAN ACFT REQ SOAP WILL ARR WITH HISTORICAL ENG SOAP DATA FOR TREND ANALYSIS. |
| - | TRAN ALERT: OPR H24. DELAYS CAN BE EXP. PRK LTD. |
| - | AMP-1/AMP-3 OVERT/COVERT ASSAULT ZONE LGTS INSTL IN MIDDLE 5000 FT RY 16/34.SEE AP/1. |
| - | RSTD: PPR INCL SKED AMC MSN DUETO LTD RAMP SPACE, TRAN ACFT PRK EXTREMELY LTD. 24 HR PRIOR COORD REQ, BASE OPS DSN382-5611, C253-982-5611. ALL INBD ACFT MUST CTC COMD POST NO LATER THAN 30 MIN PRIOR TO LDG. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 9 February 2012 at 0901Z and 8 March 2012 at 0900Z.
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals |
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| ARRIE SIX | |
download (184KB) |
| GLASR EIGHT | |
download (356KB) |
| JAWBN THREE | |
download (296KB) |
| WHYTE FOUR | |
download (208KB) |
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
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| ILS OR LOC RWY 16 **CHANGED** | |
download (294KB) |
| ILS OR LOC Y RWY 34 **CHANGED** | |
download (325KB) |
| ILS OR LOC Z RWY 34 **CHANGED** | |
download (318KB) |
| ILS RWY 34(CAT II) **CHANGED** | |
download (276KB) |
| TACAN RWY 16 **CHANGED** | |
download (256KB) |
| TACAN RWY 34 **CHANGED** | |
download (291KB) |
Departure Procedures |
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| ALDER NINE | |
download (199KB) |
| OLYMPIC THREE | |
download (174KB) |
| PUGET FIVE | |
download (169KB) |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (115KB) |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KGRF - Gray Army Airfield (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) (6 nm SW)
KPLU - Pierce County Airport - Thun Field (8 nm E)
KTIW - Tacoma Narrows Airport (9 nm NW)
S50 - Auburn Municipal Airport (15 nm NE)
KSEA - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (20 nm N)
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| Aerial photo |
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WARNING: Photo may not be current or correct
Photo by Bryan J. Painter
Photo taken 15-Jun-2008
from 3,000 ft
Do you have a better or more recent aerial photo of McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) that you would like to share? If so, please send us your photo.
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| Sectional chart |
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Download PDF
of official airport diagram from the FAA
| Airport distance calculator |
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| Sunrise and sunset |
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Times for 13-Feb-2012
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(UTC-8) | | Zulu
(UTC) |
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| Morning civil twilight | | 06:47 | | 14:47 |
| Sunrise | | 07:19 | | 15:19 |
| Sunset | | 17:30 | | 01:30 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 18:01 | | 02:01 |
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| Current date and time |
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| Zulu (UTC) | 13-Feb-2012 11:13:56 |
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| Local (UTC-8) | 13-Feb-2012 03:13:56 |
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| METAR |
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| KTCM | 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN025 BKN030 OVC047 04/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP148 P0002 T00450044
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KGRF
6nm SW | 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 OVC026 04/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP145 P0001 T00440043 $
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KPLU
8nm E | 131055Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM DZ FEW014 OVC020 04/04 A2995 RMK AO2 P0003
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KTIW
9nm NW | 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -RA OVC008 05/04 A2996 RMK AO2 CIG 004V013 SLP145 P0002 T00500044
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KSEA
20nm N | 131053Z 17004KT 2SM -RA BR OVC004 05/04 A2995 RMK AO2 CIG 002V006 SLP152 P0005 T00500044 $
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| TAF |
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| KTCM | 1307/1411 22005KT 9999 -RA OVC010 620307 QNH2990INS TEMPO 1307/1309 BKN006 620703 BECMG 1309/1310 17005KT 8000 -SHRA OVC020 610307 QNH2985INS BECMG 1315/1316 31005KT 9999 NSW SCT025 BKN040 610407 QNH2995INS T08/1321Z T04/1311Z AMD 130743
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KGRF
6nm SW | 1306/1411 22005KT 9999 -RA OVC020 620307 QNH2990INS TEMPO 1306/1309 BKN012 620703 BECMG 1309/1310 17005KT 8000 -SHRA OVC020 610307 QNH2985INS BECMG 1315/1316 31005KT 9999 NSW SCT025 BKN040 610407 QNH2995INS T08/1321Z T04/1311Z AMD 130655 LIMITED METWATCH 1307 TIL 1315
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KSEA
20nm N | 131031Z 1311/1412 00000KT 4SM -RA BR SCT004 OVC015 TEMPO 1311/1313 2SM -RA BR OVC004 FM131300 VRB03KT 3SM -DZ BR SCT004 OVC009 FM131600 36005KT P6SM OVC025 FM132300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040 FM140600 15005KT P6SM BKN080
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| NOTAMs |
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