Airports / Texas / CNW
TSTC Waco Airport.
Waco, Texas · 470 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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14 ratings
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Operators based
470
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Waco Regional Airport (ACT), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
TSTC Waco Airport, listed as KCNW / CNW, is a general aviation field in Waco, Texas. Field elevation is 470 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list CNW as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Waco Regional Airport (ACT, 8 nm), Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL, 34 nm), and Mid-Way Regional Airport (KJWY, 50 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,600-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CNW are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as James Connally AFB. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CNW to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KCNW. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Servion of Waco
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00
- Unicom 121.7
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KCNW
IATA
CNW
FAA / Local
CNW
Elevation
470 ft
Coordinates
31.6411° N · 97.0733° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs TX fields
state range 6–4,849 ft
At 470 ft, CNW sits lower than 65% of the 159 Texas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,600 ft
- 17L/35R8,600 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17R/35L6,291 ft × 75 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,600 ft
CNW's 8,600 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmACTWaco Regional AirportWaco
- 34nmTPLDraughon Miller Central Texas Regional AirportTemple
- 50nmKJWYMid-Way Regional AirportMidlothian/Waxahachie
- 52nmGRKKilleen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army AirfieldFort Cavazos
- 70nmFWHNAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell FieldFort Worth
- 72nmFTWFort Worth Meacham International AirportFort Worth
Location
Open the full mapKCNW · TSTC Waco Airport · Waco, TX
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CNW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Houston (HOU) | 152 nm | 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 583 nm | 1h 45m |
| Denver (DEN) | 616 nm | 1h 50m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 660 nm | 1h 56m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 679 nm | 1h 59m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 759 nm | 2h 10m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 760 nm | 2h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 905 nm | 2h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CNW?
- TSTC Waco Airport's longest paved runway is 8,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CNW?
- TSTC Waco Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at TSTC Waco Airport?
- One FBO serves CNW: Servion of Waco. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to CNW?
- The closest alternate is Waco Regional Airport (ACT), about 8 nm away, followed by Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) at 34 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CNW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 45m (583 nm), Denver about 1h 50m (616 nm), Aspen about 1h 56m (660 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.