Cushing Municipal (KCUH), Oklahoma
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cushing Municipal Airport (KCUH) serves the Cushing, Oklahoma area with a single paved runway and three turf strips, supporting a moderate volume of business aviation activity relative to nearby fields. The airport sits roughly 44 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and is not staffed around the clock, with attendance limited to weekday business hours. Several regional airports lie within a short distance, including Chandler Regional, Jones Memorial, and Stillwater Regional, giving operators alternative options nearby. Fuel service extends beyond staffed hours through a credit card system, and the field's paved runway provides the primary option for turbine and larger aircraft operations.
Runways
Cushing Municipal has four paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 5,201 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Cushing Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cushing Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Tulsa International (KTUL), 45 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cushing Municipal recorded 178 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KCUH is concentrated in certain months, with May showing the highest activity and September the lowest, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 24 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Cushing Municipal averages 22.7 days above 90°F in July, 22.9 freeze days in January and 0.5 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.2°F, and January the coldest, at 49.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Cushing Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Runway end identifier lights for Runway 18 and 36 are activated via CTAF. The precision approach path indicator for Runway 18 and 36 operates continuously. Medium intensity runway lights for Runway 18/36 are preset from sunset to sunrise, with intensity increase available via CTAF.
Turf runways become soft when wet.
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cushing Municipal has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Chandler Regional (KCQB), 13.76 NM south.
Part of the Tulsa area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCUH
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Frequently asked questions
What runway options are available at KCUH for business aircraft?
Cushing Municipal (KCUH) offers one paved runway, 18/36, at 5,201 feet long and 100 feet wide with a concrete surface. The airport also has three turf runways: 08/26 at 2,700 feet, 02/20 at 2,650 feet, and 11/29 at 2,500 feet. Operators should note the turf strips become soft when wet, per airfield remarks. The paved runway is the primary option for most business aircraft operations.
Is fuel available at Cushing Municipal Airport?
Cushing Municipal Airport (KCUH) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. According to airfield remarks, fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card, independent of the staffed attendance hours. The field itself is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time. This gives operators fuel access outside normal staffing hours.
How much business aviation traffic does KCUH handle?
Cushing Municipal (KCUH) recorded 178 business aviation operations in 2025, out of 298 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places the airport in the moderate-traffic tier for the region. Monthly business aviation volumes vary noticeably across the year, with May showing the highest count and September the lowest. Dispatchers should expect variable, low-density traffic rather than a consistent daily pattern.
Does Cushing Municipal Airport have customs clearance onsite?
Cushing Municipal Airport (KCUH) does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at Tulsa (KTUL), approximately 45 nautical miles away. Operators requiring international clearance should plan to route through KTUL or another customs-equipped airport. This distance should factor into routing and timing decisions for international arrivals.