Altus Air Force Base (KLTS)
Medium airport · Altus, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | Altus Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLTS |
| IATA | LTS |
| Elevation | 1,382 ft (421 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°40'2" W 99°16'0" 34.66710, -99.26670 |
| Location | Altus, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176/356 | 3,500 ft (1067 m) | 90 ft | ASPH | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 9,001 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 13,440 ft (4097 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Altus Air Force Base at a glance
Altus Air Force Base is a medium airport in Altus, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as LTS. The field elevation of 1,382 ft (421 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLTS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 18R/36L — offers 13,440 ft (4097 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18R points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLTS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Altus Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart Regional Airport | KHBR | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport | KLAW | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Henry Post Army Air Field | KFSI | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Childress Municipal Airport | KCDS | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base | KSPS | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Altus Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,382 ft field elevation of Altus Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Altus Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Altus Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Altus Air Force Base is KLTS, and its IATA code is LTS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Altus Air Force Base above sea level?
Altus Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,382 feet (421 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Altus Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 34.6671, -99.2667 — in Altus, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hobart Regional Airport, about 41 km away.
Does KLTS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLTS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Altus Air Force Base?
Altus Air Force Base has 3 runways. The longest, 18R/36L, measures 13,440 ft (4097 m) with a CON surface.