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TSTC Waco Airport

Waco, United States

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TSTC Waco Airport

Waco, United States
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Aviation training hub at Texas State Technical College Waco.

Location
Waco, United States
TSTC Waco Airport (IATA: CNW, ICAO: KCNW) is a public-use airport located in Waco, Texas, United States, situated on the campus of Texas State Technical College (TSTC). The airport serves primarily as a general aviation and aviation training facility, supporting the college's aviation maintenance and flight programs. The airport has limited commercial airline service and functions primarily as a training and general aviation airfield. It has historically served as a base for regional air carriers connecting Waco to larger hub airports, though scheduled commercial service has been intermittent over the years.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to downtown Waco is primarily available via private vehicle or rental car, as the airport lacks dedicated public transit connections.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on the campus of Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas.
  • ›Primarily supports aviation maintenance technology and flight training programs.
  • ›Serves as a general aviation and training airport rather than a major commercial hub.
  • ›The airport sits on the former site of James Connally Air Force Base.
  • ›IATA code CNW and ICAO code KCNW identify the airport in aviation systems.
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Gateway to Central Texas where technical education meets aviation tradition

TSTC Waco Airport, operated by Texas State Technical College, serves the Waco metropolitan area in central Texas and doubles as a working training facility for aviation students. The airport has a unique dual identity as both a regional airfield and an educational institution, giving it a hands-on, functional character rarely found at civilian airports. It handles limited charter and general aviation traffic while supporting a robust pipeline of FAA-certified aviation maintenance and pilot training programs.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest single facility serving general aviation arrivals, departures, and student training operations.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available on-site or nearby through major agencies
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) accessible from the terminal area
  • Personal vehicle pickup via designated drop-off zones
  • Waco Transit System bus routes serving broader Waco area
Nearby Hotels
  • Hilton Waco
  • Courtyard by Marriott Waco
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites Waco
  • Comfort Suites Waco
  • Hampton Inn Waco
Dining

On-site dining options at TSTC Waco Airport are minimal, reflecting its primary role as a training and general aviation facility. Travelers are advised to plan meals in advance or head into Waco proper, where a wide range of restaurants and fast-food options are available along I-35 and near Baylor University. The city of Waco itself has experienced a culinary revival in recent years, offering everything from barbecue to farm-to-table dining.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight arrangements well in advance as the airport primarily serves charter and general aviation traffic with no scheduled commercial service.
  • Rideshare availability can be limited near the airport; book your Uber or Lyft pickup ahead of landing.
  • If visiting the TSTC campus, allow extra time to navigate the large technical college grounds surrounding the airfield.
  • Waco's attractions like the Magnolia Market at the Silos and the Dr Pepper Museum are about 10–15 minutes by car from the airport.
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TSTC Waco Airport
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TSTC Waco Airport is a public use airport located eight nautical miles northeast of the central business district of Waco, a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. Before 1968, it was known as James Connally Air Force Base. The airport is owned by Texas State Technical College. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

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