Tuscaloosa National Airport
TCL · KTCL · Tuscaloosa, AL · 170 ft elevation · var 0E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KTCL / TCL
- Coordinates
- 33.2206, -87.6114
- Elevation
- 170 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- NOTAM facility
- TCL
- Attendance
- ALL 0500-2200
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:03 PM | 01:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
Plan a flight from KTCL
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 04/22, MALSR RY 04, PAPI RY 22, MIRL RWY 12/30 & TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 126.3 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 04: MALSR · 22: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-light PAPI (right).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04 · 041°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 126.3
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
6,498 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)- Heading
- 041° mag · 41° true
- Markings
- precision
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.1 (TCL) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 221° mag · 221° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 38 ft, 1,550 ft from threshold, 100 ft L of centerline — 35:1 slope to clear
Runway 12/30
4,000 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 117° mag · 117° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 40 ft, 850 ft from threshold, 200 ft R of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- 297° mag · 297° true
- Markings
- basic
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3.5°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 61 ft, 1,725 ft from threshold, 180 ft L of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,498 ft | |
| 12/30 | 4,000 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 120.15 | BIRMINGHAM APP/DEP |
| ASOS | 132.825 | |
| CTAF | 126.3 | |
| GND | 121.8 | |
| RDO | 122.2 | ANNISTON RDO |
| TWR | 126.3 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDK · Crimson | VORTAC | 117.80 | r235° / 4.4 NM |
| OKW · Brookwood | VORTAC | 111.00 | r267° / 18.2 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗Approaches7
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 24 HR PPR RQR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS 2130-0500 - CTC AMGR. INDEX B ARFF CAPABILITY AVBL H24.
- BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD WHEN TWR CLSD, CTC BIRMINGHAM APCH AT 205-769-3890.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT HIRL RY 04/22, MALSR RY 04, PAPI RY 22, MIRL RWY 12/30 & TWY LGTS - CTAF.
- PCR VALUE: 1059/F/D/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 50/F/C/X/T
- RWY 12/30 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. LGTD AS A VISUAL RWY.
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About KTCL
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL · KTCL) is an airport in Tuscaloosa, AL, at 170 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,498 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTCL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KTCL have a control tower?
Yes. Tuscaloosa National Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KTCL?
Tuscaloosa National Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,498 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KTCL?
Tuscaloosa National Airport is in Tuscaloosa, AL, at an elevation of 170 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.2206, -87.6114.
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