KTUP

VFR

TUPELO RGNL

TUPELO · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
346.5'
Longest RWY
7,150'18/36
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Before you fly into KTUP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,346.5'
MSL · field 346.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KTUP

Current METAR

Observed 00:53Z

KTUP 280053Z 19007KT 10SM BKN060 22/18 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02170183 $
Wind
190° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,294 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM W
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
TUP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRANDON PANNELL
Address
2704 W JACKSON ST, TUPELO MS 38801

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 7 kt
RWY 18
178°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 178° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,347 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°7,150 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 36
LD · CAT I
TUP
108.5
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 36
KTUP · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA+A1+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
  • Buoy
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Aircraft ramp is restricted to aircraft operations except with prior permission required. Call manager Monday through Friday 0800 to 1700 local at 662-841-6570.Show FAA
  • Arranging support facility operations is available 1300 to 2200 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays. Limited parking available. No transient fuel available. Designation 293-3438, cell 662-891-4438.Show FAA
  • Caution: helicopter operations occur at all hours 700 feet above ground level east of runway 18/36. Contact CTAF for advisory.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 36. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 18. High intensity runway lights are on runways 18 and 36 controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 18 and 36 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A+Fuel service is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Pavement classification rating value is 72/F/C/W/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call manager at 662-841-6570. Index B aircraft rescue and fire fighting equipment available only during scheduled aircraft operations.Show FAA
  • T-hangars.Show FAA
  • OWNERExtension 8.Show FAA

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Key facts · KTUP

Answer card
ICAO
KTUP
Name
TUPELO RGNL
Location
TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
346.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,346.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 7,150 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Tupelo Rgnl sits in Tupelo, Mississippi. Field elevation is 346.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, at 7,150 ft. The tower is open 0600 to 2200 local. Runway 36 has the ILS. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Tupelo Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel service is available 24 hours with credit card. Published remarks also say the ramp is restricted to aircraft operations unless you have prior permission. Limited parking is noted. There is also a helicopter caution east of runway 18/36 at 700 ft AGL. That matters on departure and arrival planning.

The field has runway 18 and 36 lighting, with high intensity lights controlled by CTAF. MALSR is active on runway 36. REILs are on runway 18. Precision approach path indicators operate continuously on both ends. This is a controlled airport with active traffic and support limits, so call ahead if you need ramp access or special handling. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTUP?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
What ILS approaches are available at Tupelo Rgnl?
The facts show 1 ILS approach. It is for runway 36. Runway 36 also has MALSR lighting.
What are the tower hours at KTUP?
The control tower is open 0600 to 2200 local. Outside those hours, verify the current CTAF and airport procedures before you go.
Which runway is the longest at KTUP?
Runway 18/36 is the only runway. It is 7,150 ft long. That is the longest runway at the field.
Which FBO is on the field at KTUP?
Tupelo Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is fuel available after hours at KTUP?
Yes. The published remarks say fuel service is available 24 hours with credit card. Call Tupelo Aviation at (662) 823-4359 if you need current support details.
Are there ramp access restrictions at Tupelo Rgnl?
Yes. The published remarks say the ramp is restricted to aircraft operations unless prior permission is granted. Call the manager at 662-841-6570 before arrival if you need access.
Are there helicopter operations near runway 18/36?
Yes. The remarks warn of helicopter operations at all hours east of runway 18/36 at 700 ft AGL. Use CTAF for advisories and stay alert in that area.

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KTUP Tupelo Rgnl Airport