Tinker Air Force Base (KTIK)
Medium airport · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tinker Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTIK |
| IATA | TIK |
| Elevation | 1,291 ft (393 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°24'53" W 97°23'12" 35.41470, -97.38660 |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18/36 | 11,100 ft (3383 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
Tinker Air Force Base at a glance
Tinker Air Force Base is a medium airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as TIK. The field elevation of 1,291 ft (393 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTIK 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 — 18/36 — offers 11,100 ft (3383 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTIK 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 Tinker 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OKC Will Rogers World Airport | KOKC | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Stillwater Regional Airport | KSWO | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Ada Regional Airport | KADH | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Vance Air Force Base | KEND | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Henry Post Army Air Field | KFSI | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tinker Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,291 ft field elevation of Tinker 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 Tinker Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Tinker Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Tinker Air Force Base is KTIK, and its IATA code is TIK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tinker Air Force Base above sea level?
Tinker Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,291 feet (393 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tinker Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 35.4147, -97.3866 — in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is OKC Will Rogers World Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KTIK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTIK 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 Tinker Air Force Base?
Tinker Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,100 ft (3383 m) with a PEM surface.