Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR)
Medium airport · Tyler, Texas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tyler Pounds Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTYR |
| IATA | TYR |
| Elevation | 544 ft (166 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°21'15" W 95°24'9" 32.35410, -95.40240 |
| Location | Tyler, Texas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,334 ft (2540 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 5,198 ft (1584 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,832 ft (1473 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport at a glance
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is a medium airport in Tyler, Texas, United States, known to airline systems as TYR. The field elevation of 544 ft (166 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTYR 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 — 04/22 — offers 8,334 ft (2540 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 KTYR 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 Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Texas Regional Airport | KGGG | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Van Zandt County Regional Airport | K76F | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Angelina County Airport | KLFK | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Mid-Way Regional Airport | KJWY | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Cox Field | KPRX | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 544 ft field elevation of Tyler Pounds 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 Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tyler Pounds Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is KTYR, and its IATA code is TYR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport above sea level?
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 544 feet (166 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.3541, -95.4024 — in Tyler, Texas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is East Texas Regional Airport, about 65 km away.
Does KTYR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTYR 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 Tyler Pounds Regional Airport?
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,334 ft (2540 m) with a ASP surface.