Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is the largest commercial airport in Oklahoma and the primary air gateway serving the Tulsa metropolitan area and surrounding northeastern Oklahoma region. It handles millions of passengers annually and offers nonstop flights to numerous domestic destinations.
The airport is owned and operated by the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust and is located approximately 6 miles northeast of downtown Tulsa. It has undergone various modernization efforts over the decades to improve passenger experience and infrastructure.
In addition to commercial passenger services, TUL supports cargo operations and general aviation activity, contributing significantly to the regional economy.
Terminals
Tulsa International Airport operates a single terminal building with two concourses, designated Concourse A and Concourse B, serving all commercial airline gates.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and shuttle buses connecting the airport to downtown Tulsa and surrounding areas, with no direct rail link to the city center.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving TUL include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Spirit Airlines, providing connections to major domestic hubs.
Notable facts
›Tulsa International is the busiest airport in Oklahoma by passenger volume.
›The airport covers approximately 2,400 acres of land.
›It was originally known as Tulsa Municipal Airport when it opened in 1928.
›The airport includes a Foreign Trade Zone, supporting regional commerce and cargo activity.
›TUL has historically served as a maintenance hub for American Airlines with major facilities nearby.
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Tulsa International Airport is a civil-military airport five miles (8 km) northeast of Downtown Tulsa, in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States. It was named Tulsa Municipal Airport when the city acquired it in 1929; it received its present name in 1963. It includes a 45,000-square-foot Customs facility, which allows direct commercial international flights starting with Mexico.
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