Tupelo Regional Airport (KTUP)
Medium airport · Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tupelo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTUP |
| IATA | TUP |
| Elevation | 346 ft (105 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°16'5" W 88°46'12" 34.26810, -88.76990 |
| Location | Tupelo, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,150 ft (2179 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tupelo Regional Airport at a glance
Tupelo Regional Airport is a medium airport in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as TUP. The field elevation of 346 ft (105 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTUP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 7,150 ft (2179 m) of asp 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 KTUP 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 Tupelo Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Oxford Airport | KUOX | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Columbus Air Force Base | KCBM | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport | KGTR | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Northwest Alabama Regional Airport | KMSL | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Memphis International Airport | KMEM | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tupelo Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 346 ft field elevation of Tupelo Regional 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 Tupelo Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tupelo Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tupelo Regional Airport is KTUP, and its IATA code is TUP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tupelo Regional Airport above sea level?
Tupelo Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 346 feet (105 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tupelo Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.2681, -88.7699 — in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is University Oxford Airport, about 72 km away.
Does KTUP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTUP 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 Tupelo Regional Airport?
Tupelo Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,150 ft (2179 m) with a ASP surface.