Tallahassee International Airport (KTLH)
Medium airport · Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tallahassee International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTLH |
| IATA | TLH |
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°24'4" W 84°21'16" 30.40121, -84.35433 |
| Location | Tallahassee, Florida, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tallahassee International Airport at a glance
Tallahassee International Airport is a medium airport in Tallahassee, Florida, United States, known to airline systems as TLH. The field elevation of 81 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTLH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTLH 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 Tallahassee International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valdosta Regional Airport | KVLD | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Tyndall Air Force Base | KPAM | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Southwest Georgia Regional Airport | KABY | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Moody Air Force Base | KVAD | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | KECP | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tallahassee International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 81 ft field elevation of Tallahassee International 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 Tallahassee International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tallahassee International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tallahassee International Airport is KTLH, and its IATA code is TLH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tallahassee International Airport above sea level?
Tallahassee International Airport sits at an elevation of 81 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tallahassee International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.4012, -84.3543 — in Tallahassee, Florida, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Valdosta Regional Airport, about 112 km away.
Does KTLH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTLH 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 Tallahassee International Airport?
Tallahassee International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.