Tulsa International (KTUL), Oklahoma
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) serves the Tulsa, Oklahoma metro area as a Tier 1 field with three paved runways, on-site CBP inspection services, and a USDA compliance agreement supporting international arrivals. The airport is towered and operates on an all-day, all-week attendance schedule, with both 100LL and Jet A fuel available. Business aviation activity, tracked through FAA TFMSC data for 2025, represents a significant share of total annual operations at the field.
Runways
Tulsa International has three paved runways. The longest, 18L/36R, is 10,000 ft long and 150 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
Tulsa International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tulsa International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tulsa International recorded 17,510 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) shows a notable increase in October compared to the rest of the year, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,711 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tulsa International averages 24.0 days above 90°F in July, 21.5 freeze days in January and 0.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.6°F, and January the coldest, at 48.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tulsa International has published operating constraints in eight categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Approved aircraft run-up areas: from 2300 to 0600, the north end of Taxiway J, with aircraft oriented north and south; at all hours, the approach end of Runway 26, with aircraft oriented east and west; from 0600 to 2300, the north end of Taxiway L, with aircraft oriented north and south.
Weight-restricted areas: Taxiway JJ rated S-35; Taxiway M2 rated S-81/D-140/DT-186; Taxiway HH rated S-55/D-60; Taxiway L north of Runway 08/26 rated S-93/D-140/DT-209; Taxiway L between Taxiway C and Taxiway L2 rated S-120/D-250/DT-372; Taxiway L2 rated S-70/D-100/DT-166.
Taxiways LA, LB, NN, and QQ are not visible from the air traffic control tower.
Taxiway LB is not visible to the air traffic control tower.
Irregular wind pattern reported at this runway end.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left and right of the runway centerline.
Caution: a 4,000-foot blacktop track lies 1.5 nautical miles east of Runway 26. Do not mistake it for the runway.
Arresting devices BAK-14 and BAK-12A(B) are installed, extending 1,500 feet.
Noise abatement applies to all runways: climb to 3,000 feet as soon as possible after takeoff.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 427/F/D/X/T
PCR VALUE: 626/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 1175/R/C/W/T
The PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees right and 9 degrees left of the centerline.
Taxiway L south of Taxiway L3 is not visible to the air traffic control tower.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tulsa International has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Tulsa Riverside (KRVS), 10.62 NM southwest.
Part of the Tulsa area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTUL
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Frequently asked questions
Does KTUL have on-site customs clearance?
Yes, Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) has CBP inspection services available on site, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This means arriving international flights can clear customs directly at the airport rather than diverting to another port of entry. Dispatchers should coordinate with the appropriate agencies ahead of arrival, since availability is tied to the compliance agreement rather than a walk-up service. The airport's public use status and towered operation support this level of customs infrastructure.
What is the longest runway at Tulsa International Airport?
The longest runway at Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) is 18L/36R, a concrete surface measuring 10,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. The airport also operates 08/26, a 7,376-foot concrete runway, and 18R/36L, a 6,101-foot asphalt runway. All three runways are paved, giving operators a range of options depending on aircraft weight and wind conditions. The maximum paved runway length listed for the field is 10,000 feet, matching 18L/36R.
Are there weight restrictions on taxiways at KTUL?
Yes, several taxiways at Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) carry specific weight-restricted ratings. Taxiway JJ is rated S-35, Taxiway M2 varies from S-81 to DT-186 depending on location, and Taxiway HH is rated S-55/D-60. Taxiway L carries different ratings depending on the segment, ranging from S-93/D-140/DT-209 north of Runway 08/26 to S-120/D-250/DT-372 between Taxiway C and Taxiway L2. Taxiway L2 itself is rated S-70/D-100/DT-166. Flight planners handling heavier aircraft should account for these segment-specific limits when routing on the ground.
What noise abatement procedure applies at KTUL?
Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) applies a noise abatement procedure across all runways requiring departing aircraft to climb to 3,000 feet as soon as possible after takeoff. This is a general remark applicable regardless of which runway is used for departure. Operators should brief this climb requirement during preflight planning, particularly for noise-sensitive operations near the field. The procedure does not vary by runway direction based on the published remark.
Is there a bird hazard reported at Tulsa International Airport?
Yes, Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) has a published remark noting birds on and in the vicinity of the airport. This is listed as a general operational remark applicable to the field as a whole rather than tied to a specific runway or time period. Crews should maintain vigilance during approach, departure, and ground operations given this ongoing wildlife activity notation. No further detail on species or seasonal concentration is provided in the airport's remarks.