KTYR

VFR

TYLER POUNDS RGNL

TYLER · TEXAS

Elev
543.9'
Longest RWY
8,334'04/22
Tower
06:30–21:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR07:53Z
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Before you fly into KTYR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:30–21:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,543.9'
MSL · field 543.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +9 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KTYR

Current METAR

Observed 07:53Z

KTYR 120753Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 27/23 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02670233
Wind
180° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,065 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
TYR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE M. THOMPSON
Address
700 SKYWAY BLVD, SUITE 201, TYLER TX 75704

Flight service · Hours

FSS FTW
FORT WORTH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0500-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 9 kt
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,544 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2242° / 222°8,334 ftCONCStandard L
13/31132° / 312°5,198 ftASPHStandard L
18/36Favored177° / 357°4,832 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
048,334'8,334'7,734'7,734'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
228,334'8,334'8,334'7,734'PAPI 4-box left(3°)28', tree, 1146' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 33
135,198'5,198'5,198'5,198'28', pole, 1550' from thr, 550' R of cntrln, slope 49
315,198'5,198'5,198'5,198'VASI 4-box left(3°)14', road, 600' from thr, 520' R of cntrln, slope 28
184,832'4,832'4,832'4,832'38', tree, 1100' from thr, 13' R of cntrln, slope 23
364,832'4,832'4,832'4,832'43', tree, 1158' from thr, 239' R of cntrln, slope 30

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KTYR TYLER POUNDS RGNL in TYLER, TEXAS, showing runways 04/22, 13/31, 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 04
LD · CAT I
TYR
111.95
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KTYR · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • HELICOPTERS OPERATING INBOUND OR OUTBOUND TO/FROM THE DOWNTOWN HOSPITALS STATE INTENTION ON 123.075.
  • WEST SIDE PSGR TERMINAL RAMP ACCESS RSTD TO ACR.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT CALL 903-590-3048.
  • CONDS NOT MNTD BTN THE HRS OF 9:30 PM AND 6:30 AM LOCAL.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 04; REIL RWY 22; HIRL RWY 04/22; MIRL RWY 18/36; TWY LGTS - CTAF. HIRL RWY 13/31 PRESET MED INTST, TO INCR INTST ACTVT - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 04 & 22, VASI RWY 31 OPR CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 640/R/B/W/T
  • 13/31PCR VALUE: 150/F/D/X/T
  • 18/36PCR VALUE: 670/F/C/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22UNUSBL BYD 9 DEG LEFT AND RIGHT OF RWY CNTRLN.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KTYR

Answer card
ICAO
KTYR
Name
TYLER POUNDS RGNL
Location
TYLER, TEXAS
Elevation
543.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,543.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0630-2130
Total runways
3
Longest runway
04/22 · 8,334 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Tyler Pounds Rgnl is in Tyler, Texas. The field elevation is 543.9 ft MSL. It has 3 runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 8,334 ft. The airport has a control tower. Tower hours are 0630-2130 local. One ILS is published for runway 04.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern near 1,544 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Verify before flight if you need an exact number for your operation.

Johnson Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Jet Center of Tyler is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Published remarks say noise abatement procedures are in effect. Call the airport for the current procedure before arrival. The field also has lighting notes that matter after tower hours. When the tower is closed, pilots should use CTAF for lighting activation. Runway 04 has approach lighting and runway alignment lights. Runway 13/31 lights are preset to medium intensity. The airport is in a busy towered environment. Watch your radio work. Expect standard controlled-field sequencing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KTYR?
KTYR sits at 543.9 ft MSL. That matters for pattern planning and density altitude checks on warm Texas days.
What is the pattern altitude at Tyler Pounds Rgnl?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What is the longest runway at KTYR?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 8,334 ft. That is the main runway to look at for heavier arrivals.
Is Tyler Pounds Rgnl towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. The airport has a control tower with hours listed as 0630-2130 local. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF procedures.
Does KTYR have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published for runway 04. Check the current Chart Supplement for the approach details before you fly it.
Which FBOs are on the field at KTYR?
Johnson Aviation and Jet Center of Tyler are on the field. Johnson Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Jet Center of Tyler carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about night operations at Tyler Pounds Rgnl?
The published remarks say conditions are not maintained between 2130 and 0630 local. Lighting activation is published for tower-closed operations, so brief the CTAF lighting procedure before departure.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KTYR?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Call 903-590-3048 for the current procedure before you arrive.

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