Cavern City Air Terminal
Cavern City Air Terminal is the main airport serving Carlsbad in the United States, giving travelers a straightforward gateway to this part of southeastern New Mexico. Listed as CNM and KCNM, it is a medium airport that balances local convenience with the essential facilities visitors expect when arriving for business, regional travel, or outdoor trips. Sitting at an elevation of 3,295 feet, or 1,004 meters, the airport’s high-desert setting can slightly influence aircraft performance and the feel of the local climate, which is useful to keep in mind when planning onward journeys.
About Cavern City Air Terminal
Cavern City Air Terminal is the main airport serving Carlsbad in the United States, giving travelers a straightforward gateway to this part of southeastern New Mexico. Listed as CNM and KCNM, it is a medium airport that balances local convenience with the essential facilities visitors expect when arriving for business, regional travel, or outdoor trips. Sitting at an elevation of 3,295 feet, or 1,004 meters, the airport’s high-desert setting can slightly influence aircraft performance and the feel of the local climate, which is useful to keep in mind when planning onward journeys.
Overview
Cavern City Air Terminal is the main airport serving Carlsbad in the United States, giving travelers a straightforward gateway to this part of southeastern New Mexico. Listed as CNM and KCNM, it is a medium airport that balances local convenience with the essential facilities visitors expect when arriving for business, regional travel, or outdoor trips. Sitting at an elevation of 3,295 feet, or 1,004 meters, the airport’s high-desert setting can slightly influence aircraft performance and the feel of the local climate, which is useful to keep in mind when planning onward journeys.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Cavern City Air Terminal
- Location served: Carlsbad, United States
- Airport codes: CNM (IATA) and KCNM (ICAO)
- Time zone: America/Denver
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 3,295 ft / 1,004 m
Airfield and operations
The airfield is equipped with four asphalt runways, giving the airport operational flexibility in changing wind and traffic conditions. Runway 03/21 is the longest at 7,854 feet and is lighted, while 08/26 measures 5,334 feet and is also lighted. Two additional parallel runways, 14L/32R at 4,616 feet and 14R/32L at 5,837 feet, support general aviation activity, with the longer of the pair also lighted. For travelers, that mix typically means an airport built to handle a range of aircraft movements efficiently while remaining smaller and easier to navigate than a major hub.
Routes
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FAQ
Cavern City Air Terminal — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Cavern City Air Terminal is located in Carlsbad, United States (North America), at coordinates 32.340°, -104.260°.
- Its IATA code is CNM and its ICAO code is KCNM.
- Cavern City Air Terminal serves Carlsbad, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Cavern City Air Terminal operates on America/Denver local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Cavern City Air Terminal sits at latitude 32.340° and longitude -104.260°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CNM. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CNM is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CNM on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.