Tulsa International Airport (KTUL)
Large airport · Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tulsa International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTUL |
| IATA | TUL |
| Elevation | 677 ft (206 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°11'50" W 95°53'10" 36.19708, -95.88622 |
| Location | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,376 ft (2248 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 6,101 ft (1860 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tulsa International Airport at a glance
Tulsa International Airport is a large airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as TUL. The field elevation of 677 ft (206 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTUL 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 3 runways, the longest — 18L/36R — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18L points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTUL 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 Tulsa International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Riverside Airport | KRVS | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Stillwater Regional Airport | KSWO | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Ponca City Regional Airport | KPNC | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Northwest Arkansas National Airport | KXNA | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Mc Alester Regional Airport | KMLC | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tulsa International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 677 ft field elevation of Tulsa 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 Tulsa International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tulsa International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tulsa International Airport is KTUL, and its IATA code is TUL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tulsa International Airport above sea level?
Tulsa International Airport sits at an elevation of 677 feet (206 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tulsa International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.1971, -95.8862 — in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tulsa Riverside Airport, about 20 km away.
Does KTUL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTUL 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 Tulsa International Airport?
Tulsa International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18L/36R, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a CON surface.