Tulsa International Airport (KTUL)

Tulsa, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KTUL

IATA

TUL

City

Tulsa

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

677 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

36.1984, -95.8881

Overview

Northeast Oklahoma hub with aerospace maintenance industry. Good training weather most of the year.

Current Weather at KTUL

Pilots flying into or out of Tulsa International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KTUL 122153Z 13012KT 10SM FEW110 SCT250 33/19 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP101 CB DSNT NE T03330194

Wind 130° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 13

Current TAF

TAF KTUL 122110Z 1221/1318 13013G21KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110 SCT200 FM130100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 1302/1308 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM131300 14008KT P6SM SCT120

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Tulsa International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KTUL. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KTUL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tulsa. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Tulsa International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Tulsa International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KTUL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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