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KCNW

TSTC Waco Airport · Waco

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
470 ft / 143 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for TSTC Waco Airport (KCNW), located in Waco, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 470 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
TSTC Waco Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCNW / CNW
Municipality
Waco
Country
Region
US-TX — Texas
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
470 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17L / 35R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,600 ft / 2,621 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 177.5° / 357.5°
RWY 17L (177.5°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: CNW | CRS: 174°
RWY 35R (357.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 17R / 35L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,292 ft / 1,918 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 177.5° / 357.5°
RWY 17R (177.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35L (357.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP WACO APP
135.20 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
134.22 MHz
CTAF CTAF
124.00 MHz
DEP WACO DEP
126.13 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
MISC CTAS RDO
123.55 MHz
RDO FORT WORTH RDO
122.15 MHz
TWR TWR
124.00 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KACTILS
Waco Regional Airport
15 km / 8 nm
KTPLILS
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
63 km / 34 nm
KJWY
Mid-Way Regional Airport
92 km / 50 nm
KGRKILS
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield
96 km / 52 nm
KNFWILS
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field
130 km / 70 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026