KTRM 33.63N 116.16W · ELEV -115 FT

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Medium airport · TRM

Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport.

Palm Springs, California · -115 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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4.5/5

Google rating

41 ratings

Operators based

-115

Elevation ft

Palm Springs, CaliforniaELEV -115 FTMedium airport

4.5

Google rating

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FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

-115

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to PSP

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

#66 / 152

California airports by Google rating

4.5★ across 41 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.

21 nm

To the nearest alternate

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 2 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM / TRM) is a mid-sized airport serving Palm Springs, California. Field elevation is -115 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.

While no charter operators list TRM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 21 nm), Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP, 40 nm), and El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK, 54 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 8,500-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Palm Springs, CA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as Thermal Airport and Desert Resorts Regional Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TRM to plan your flight.

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Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 3 FBOs · directory

Atlantic Aviation Thermal/Palm Springs
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Surrounded by four picturesque mountain ranges, and long sought-after by travelers for its inspiring scenery and sense of adventure, Greater Palm Springs is Southern California’s most storied resort oasis, with nine cities, Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella, each offering its own blend of experiences as.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2200, June-August: 0600-2000, on-call services
- Unicom 131.42
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Desert Jet Center Thermal
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Welcome to Desert Jet Center, the epitome of aviation excellence and your Gateway to the Coachella Valley. As the #1 rated FBO in Palm Springs and one of the top-rated in the Americas, we set new benchmarks in luxury and service.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Winter: 0600-2200, Summer: 0600-2000, on-call service available
- Unicom 130.85
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +14 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Thermal Aviation Thermal
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- Fuel
- Hangar
- Attended: 6:00AM-12:00PM Mon-Fri; Self-serve fuel 24/7
- Unicom 123.0
- Wi-Fi
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- GPU
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

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Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KTRM

IATA

TRM

FAA / Local

TRM

Elevation

-115 ft

Coordinates

33.6267° N · 116.1600° W

Airspace

E · Echo

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Elevation vs CA fields

state range -210–7,135 ft

At -115 ft, TRM sits lower than 98% of the 164 California fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 8,500 ft

17/35
8,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
12/30
4,995 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 8,500 ft

TRM's 8,500 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

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Palm Springs, CA

Location

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KTRM · Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport · Palm Springs, CA

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from TRM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Los Angeles (VNY)	121 nm	41m
Las Vegas (LAS)	156 nm	46m
Scottsdale (SCF)	212 nm	54m
San Francisco (SFO)	386 nm	1h 18m
Salt Lake City (SLC)	474 nm	1h 30m
Aspen (ASE)	560 nm	1h 42m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)	573 nm	1h 44m
Jackson Hole (JAC)	651 nm	1h 55m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use TRM?: Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 8,500 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 TRM?: Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Which FBOs are at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport?: 3 FBOs serve TRM: Atlantic Aviation Thermal/Palm Springs, Desert Jet Center Thermal and Thermal Aviation Thermal. 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 TRM?: The closest alternate is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), about 21 nm away, followed by Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (KNXP) at 40 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from TRM to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 54m (212 nm), San Francisco about 1h 18m (386 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 30m (474 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.