Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) sits in Thermal, California, in the eastern Coachella Valley near La Quinta and Indio. The field handles no scheduled commercial service and a substantial flow of business aviation, particularly during the winter UHNW season and major event weekends. KTRM is the structural alternative to KPSP for La Quinta-area charter, with much shorter ground time to the desert luxury communities.
The two runways at KTRM (17/35 8,500 ft, 12/30 4,997 ft) handle every current business jet without restriction on the longer 17/35. Atlantic Aviation operates the FBO. Field elevation is -115 feet (below sea level), no density-altitude concerns despite the extreme summer heat. The dominant operational considerations are extreme summer heat (one of the hottest US airports, 115°F+ in July-August can affect aircraft performance), the structural winter peak, and the structural event windows that drive extreme ramp pressure — Coachella, Stagecoach, BNP Paribas Open, The American Express golf tournament (January). KTRM ramp space is genuinely capacity-constrained during these events. Ground time to La Quinta is 10 minutes; Indian Wells is 15; PGA West is 5; Coachella festival grounds are 15.
Frequently asked questions about Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
What is KTRM airport?+
KTRM is the ICAO code for Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (IATA TRM), located in Palm Springs, CA.
What does TRM stand for?+
TRM is the IATA code for Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (ICAO KTRM) in Palm Springs, CA.
Where is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport?+
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport is located in Palm Springs, CA.
Does Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport have commercial airline service?+
No — Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport does not receive scheduled airline flights. It primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and corporate operators.
How long is the runway at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport?+
The longest runway at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport measures 8,500 ft (2,591 m).
What is the elevation of Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport?+
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport sits at -115 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in?+
Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport?+
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