Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL)
Medium airport · Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tuscaloosa National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTCL |
| IATA | TCL |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°13'14" W 87°36'41" 33.22060, -87.61140 |
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,498 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tuscaloosa National Airport at a glance
Tuscaloosa National Airport is a medium airport in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, known to airline systems as TCL. The field elevation of 170 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTCL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 6,498 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTCL 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 Tuscaloosa National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Airport | KEET | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | KBHM | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Columbus Air Force Base | KCBM | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport | KGTR | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field | KNMM | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tuscaloosa National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 170 ft field elevation of Tuscaloosa National Airport 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 Tuscaloosa National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tuscaloosa National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tuscaloosa National Airport is KTCL, and its IATA code is TCL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tuscaloosa National Airport above sea level?
Tuscaloosa National Airport sits at an elevation of 170 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tuscaloosa National Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.2206, -87.6114 — in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shelby County Airport, about 77 km away.
Does KTCL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTCL 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 Tuscaloosa National Airport?
Tuscaloosa National Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,498 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.