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Tulsa International Airport

TUL · KTUL · Tulsa, OK · 677 ft elevation · var 3E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KTUL / TUL
Coordinates
36.1971, -95.8862
Elevation
677 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Airspace
Class C
Weather station
ASOS · 124.9 · ☎ 539-399-0187
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
MC ALESTER
NOTAM facility
TUL
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I C
Activated
1942/08
Distance from city
5 NE

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:36 AM10:36Z
Sunrise06:06 AM11:06Z
Sunset08:44 PM01:44Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:14 PM02:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:14 PM → 05:36 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:44 PM → 05:06 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 4-light PAPI (left) · 26: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 18L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 36R: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 18R: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36L: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

08TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 08 · 086°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.95

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 08/26

7,376 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Fair)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 200k, Dual tandem 350k.

08
Heading
086° mag · 89° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 36 ft, 1,775 ft from threshold, 430 ft R of centerline — 43:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,376 / 7,376 / 7,376 / 7,376 ft
End lights
REIL
26
Heading
266° mag · 269° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Traffic pattern
Left
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
7,376 / 7,376 / 7,376 / 7,376 ft

Runway 18L/36R

10,000 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 200k, Dual tandem 400k.

18L
Heading
180° mag · 183° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (2.75°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.7 (DWE) · GS 2.75°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 41 ft, 1,894 ft from threshold — 41:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
End lights
centerline
36R
Heading
000° mag · 3° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT II · LOC 110.3 (TUL) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Tree, 29 ft, 1,593 ft from threshold, 127 ft R of centerline — 48:1 slope to clear
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
End lights
centerline, TDZ

Runway 18R/36L

6,101 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 140k.

18R
Heading
180° mag · 183° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (2.75°)
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (TJY) · GS 2.75°
Traffic pattern
Right
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,101 / 6,101 / 5,741 / 5,141 ft
End lights
REIL
Displaced threshold
600 ft
36L
Heading
000° mag · 3° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 10 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 419 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
6,101 / 6,101 / 5,101 / 5,101 ft
End lights
REIL
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.1APP/DEP
ATIS124.9
CLD134.05CLNC DEL
GND121.9
MISC141.9ANG OPS
OPS46.9ARNG OPS
RDO122.2MC ALESTER RDO
TWR118.7
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
TUL · TulsaVORTAC114.40r263° / 4.8 NM
GNP · GlenpoolVOR-DME110.60r008° / 17.1 NM
OKM · OkmulgeeVOR-DME114.90r350° / 30.3 NM
BVO · BartlesvilleVOR-DME117.90r163° / 38.8 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches14

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF TULSA
TULSA ARPT AUTH. BOX 581838, TULSA, OK
918-838-5000
Manager
ALEXIS HIGGINS
PO BOX 581838, TULSA, OK
918-838-5000

Remarks FAA

  • CTN: 4000 FT BLACKTOP TRACK 1.5 NM E RWY 26; DO NOT MISTAKE FOR RWY.
  • WT RSTRD AREAS: TWY JJ S-35; TWY M2 S-81/D-140/DT-186; TWY HH S-55/D-60; TWY L NORTH OF RWY 08/26 S-93/D-140/DT 209; TWY L BTN TWY C & TWY L2 S-120/D-250/DT 372; TWY L2 S-70/D-100/DT-166.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT ALL RWYS: CLIMB TO 3000 FT ASAP AFT TKOF.
  • TXLS LA, LB, NN & QQ NOT VSB FM ATCT.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • APVD ACFT RUN UP AREA: 2300-0600 N END TWY J ACFT ORIENTATION N & S. 24 HR APCH END RWY 26 ACFT ORIENTATION E & W. 0600-2300 N END TWY L ACFT ORIENTATION N & S.
  • TWY L SOUTH OF TWY L3 NOT VSB TO ATCT.
  • TXL LB NOT VSB TO ATCT.
  • BAK-14 BAK-12A(B) (1500 FT).
  • BAK-14 BAK-12A(B) (1500 FT).
  • BAK-14 BAK-12A(B) (1500 FT).
  • BAK-14 BAK-12A(B) (1500 FT).
  • PCR VALUE: 626/R/B/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 1175/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 427/F/D/X/T
  • IREG WIND PAT.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT & RIGHT OF RWY CNTRLN.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS RIGHT & 9 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

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About KTUL

Tulsa International Airport (TUL · KTUL) is an airport in Tulsa, OK, at 677 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 10,000 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTUL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTUL have a control tower?

Yes. Tulsa International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KTUL?

Tulsa International Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 10,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTUL?

Tulsa International Airport is in Tulsa, OK, at an elevation of 677 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1971, -95.8862.

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