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Tupelo Regional Airport

TUP · KTUP · Tupelo, MS · 346 ft elevation · var 2W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KTUP / TUP
Coordinates
34.2681, -88.7699
Elevation
346 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD
NOTAM facility
TUP
Attendance
ALL 0600-2200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 W

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:14 AM10:14Z
Sunrise05:43 AM10:43Z
Sunset08:10 PM01:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:40 PM01:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:40 PM → 05:14 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 04:43 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18; HIRL 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY. ; CAUTION: HEL OPS ALL HRS 700 FT AGL E OF RWY 18/36 - CTC CTAF FOR ADZY. on 118.775Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

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

Traffic pattern

18TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 18 · 182°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.775

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 18/36

7,150 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 69k, Double wheel 91k, Dual tandem 168k.

18
Heading
182° mag · 180° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
36
Heading
002° mag · 360° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (TUP) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ASOS133.525
CNTR128.5MEMPHIS CNTR
CTAF118.775
GND121.825
OPS33.5ARNG OPS
RDO122.5
TWR118.775

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
OTB · TupeloVOR-DME109.80r023° / 3 NM
HAB · HamiltonVORTAC110.40r275° / 37.9 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

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

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive), Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars, buoy
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
TUPELO AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2704 W JACKSON ST, TUPELO, MS
662-823-2375
Manager
BRANDON PANNELL
2704 W JACKSON ST, TUPELO, MS
662-841-6570

Remarks FAA

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS CALL AMGR 662-841-6570. INDEX B ARFF EQPT AVBL ONLY DURING SKED ACR OPS.
  • CAUTION: HEL OPS ALL HRS 700 FT AGL E OF RWY 18/36 - CTC CTAF FOR ADZY.
  • ACR RAMP RSTRD TO ACR OPS EXCP WITH PPR. CALL AMGR MON-FRI 0800-1700; 662-841-6570.
  • ARNG: SUPPORT FAC OPR 1300-2200Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL. LTD PRK AVBL. NO TSNT FUEL AVBL. DSN 293-3438, C662-891-4438.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 18; HIRL 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY.
  • T-HNGRS.
  • EXT 8.
  • FUEL SVC AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • PCR VALUE: 72/F/C/W/T

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KTUP in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KTUP

Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP · KTUP) is an airport in Tupelo, MS, at 346 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,150 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTUP, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTUP have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KTUP?

Tupelo Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 7,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTUP?

Tupelo Regional Airport is in Tupelo, MS, at an elevation of 346 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.2681, -88.7699.

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