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KTCM

McChord Air Force Base · Tacoma

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
322 ft / 98 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for McChord Air Force Base (KTCM), located in Tacoma, 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 322 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
McChord Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KTCM / TCM
Municipality
Tacoma
Country
Region
US-WA — Washington
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
322 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,108 ft / 3,081 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 16 (180°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: MAR | CRS: 165°
RWY 34 (360°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: TCM | CRS: 345°
Runway 160 / 340
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 160
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 340
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SEATTLE APP/DEP
126.50 MHz
ATIS ATIS
27.01 MHz
GND GND
125.15 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
34.25 MHz
POST COMD POST
34.94 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
124.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KGRFILS
Gray Army Air Field
10 km / 6 nm
KTIWILS
Tacoma Narrows Airport
16 km / 9 nm
KSEAILS
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
37 km / 20 nm
KOLMILS
Olympia Regional Airport
37 km / 20 nm
KPWTILS
Bremerton National Airport
45 km / 24 nm

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