TSTC Waco
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ICAO Code | KCNW/CNW |
Last Validated | 10-2013 |
City | Waco |
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General
TSTC Waco Airport is a public use airport located eight nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Waco. The airport is owned by Texas State Technical College (TSTC). Before 1968, it was known as James Connally Air Force Base, used as a pilot training base under the Air Training Command. L-3 Communications Integrated Systems / Waco Integration and Modification Center has his major refurbishment center here for aircraft like the EP-3s,E-6s and EC-130s. (source: wikipedia)
Layout
The airport has two perpendicular runways, from north to south. At the west side is the main apron, on the south side is the L-3 apron.
Getting There
The airport of Waco is located east of the Highway 77, north of the city of Waco. Driving on this highway, take exit 342 towards route 2417/Crest Drive/Craven Avenue. At the crossing, go east onto Crest Drive towards the airport.
Around the Airport

At Waco, you can expect some surprises, like this Hercules now flying with the Polish Air Force. This shot was made from Aviation Parkway, close to spot 4. Photo: Reinold Kalsbeek

Many trainers use Waco for some approaches, like this one, shot at spot 4 by Reinold Kalsbeek.
Frequencies
121.700 | Ground |
124.000/255.700 | Tower |
126.125/227.125 | Departure |
135.200/227.125 | Arrival |
Based Operators
L-3 | various |
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