KCNW TSTC Waco Airport
TSTC Waco Airport (CNW) is a towered general-aviation airport in Waco, Texas, at 470 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 17L/35R (8,600 ft), 17R/35L (6,291 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KCNW · FAA CNW · IATA CNW |
|---|---|
| Location | Waco, TX · 31.6411, -97.0733 |
| Elevation | 470 ft MSL (143 m) |
| Tower | 124.0 MHz |
| AWOS | 134.225 MHz |
| FAA charts | 7 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KCNW METAR and TAF
METAR KCNW 010455Z AUTO 35002KT 9SM CLR 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2 402750174| Wind | From 350° at 2 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 9 statute miles |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 18°C (64°F) / 17°C (63°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.11 inHg (1020 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (350° true at 2 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 17L: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 35R: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 17R: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 0 kt
- RWY 35L: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 0 kt
KCNW does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17L / 35R | 8,600 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 17R / 35L | 6,291 × 75 ft | concrete | No |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | WACO APP | 135.2 |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 134.225 |
| CTAF | 124.0 | |
| Departure | WACO DEP | 126.125 |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Other | CTAS RDO | 123.55 |
| Radio (FSS) | FORT WORTH RDO | 122.15 |
| Tower | 124.0 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KCNW before you fly.
FAA charts for KCNW — d-TPP 2611
7 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 3
- ILS OR LOC RWY 17L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 17LRevised this cycle
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 35RRevised this cycle
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KCNW on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.