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Childress Municipal Airport (CDS)

Childress, United States · medium airport · 34.434° -100.288° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeCDS
ICAO CodeKCDS
Typemedium airport
NameChildress Municipal Airport
MunicipalityChildress
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude34.434° N
Longitude-100.288° W
Elevation1954 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score250
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionChildress
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving CDS

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (34.4°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Childress Municipal Airport serves the city of Childress in the north Texas Panhandle, providing general aviation access to this rural region near the Oklahoma border. The facility supports private aircraft, agricultural operations, and occasional military training flights due to its open airspace in the Texas Plains.

💡 Local Tip
Pilots should be aware that Childress often experiences strong crosswinds, so checking current wind conditions before landing is advisable, especially during spring storm season.
🚖 Getting There

Reaching the airport requires a personal vehicle, as there is no public transit or shuttle service available. Rental cars can be arranged in nearby cities, though advance planning is recommended. The airport is a short drive north from downtown Childress via local roads.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Childress Municipal Airport located?
A: The airport is located approximately 4 miles north of downtown Childress, Texas, in Childress County near the Oklahoma state line.

Q: Does the airport offer commercial airline service?
A: No, Childress Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility with no scheduled commercial airline service.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: The airport features runways, tie-downs, hangars, and fueling services for general aviation aircraft, along with pilot amenities.

Q: Can pilots stop at Childress for fuel and rest?
A: Yes, the airport is a common stopover for cross-country pilots flying through the Texas Panhandle due to its central location between major Texas cities.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 26, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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