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 210053Z 06005KT 10SM FEW014 OVC024 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP189 T01670139Wind 060° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 06
Current TAF
TAF KTUL 202342Z 2100/2124 02005KT P6SM OVC012 FM211200 02004KT P6SM VCSH OVC010 FM211800 02004KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC008Decode METAR for KTUL
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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