Fewer than a handful of scheduled departures a day define Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM/KCNM), the municipal airport of Carlsbad in south-eastern New Mexico. Boutique Air operates the sole commercial route, a subsidised Essential Air Service link to Dallas/Fort Worth flown with small turboprops, which leaves virtually no usable belly capacity for freight. The field covers some 1,980 acres at 3,295 feet elevation, five nautical miles south-west of the central business district. There is no cargo terminal, no freighter operator and no on-site customs facility for air cargo; the remaining movements are business aviation and oilfield charters serving the Permian Basin. Shippers therefore route consignments through El Paso International (ELP), roughly 250 kilometres west, or Midland (MAF), with road feeder service along US 62/180 and US 285. Intercontinental air freight connects through Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Cavern City Air Terminal?▼

The IATA code of Cavern City Air Terminal is CNM. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Cavern City Air Terminal located?▼

Cavern City Air Terminal is located in Carlsbad, US.

What is the ICAO code of Cavern City Air Terminal?▼

The ICAO code of Cavern City Air Terminal is KCNM. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Cavern City Air Terminal?▼

Cavern City Air Terminal is at an elevation of 1004 meters (3295 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

32.33750, -104.26300

1004 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Carlsbad

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Last updated: 3 September 2026

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