Airports / Alabama / TCL
Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama · 170 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
170
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shelby County Airport (KEET), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL / TCL) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 170 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
TCL has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Shelby County Airport (KEET, 42 nm), Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM, 48 nm), and Columbus Air Force Base (CBM, 49 nm). TCL offers 2 runways, the longest 6,498-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of TCL vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TCL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Ascension FBO Network Tuscaloosa
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated in the heart of Alabama and the home of the University of Alabama, we are Tuscaloosa’s Finest Full Service FBO with a wide range of amenities. We’ve been in service since 1983 and specialize in southern hospitality and making our customers feel welcome and wanting to visit us again.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM After Hours are 10 PM - 6 AM
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
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- Website
- Address
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Field capability
ICAO
KTCL
IATA
TCL
FAA / Local
TCL
Elevation
170 ft
Coordinates
33.2206° N · 87.6114° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AL fields
state range 17–1,032 ft
At 170 ft, TCL sits lower than 81% of the 42 Alabama fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,498 ft
- 04/226,498 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/304,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,498 ft
TCL's 6,498 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 42nmKEETShelby County AirportAlabaster
- 48nmBHMBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBirmingham
- 49nmCBMColumbus Air Force BaseColumbus
- 51nmGTRGolden Triangle Regional AirportColumbus/W Point/Starkville
- 62nmKNMMNaval Air Station Meridian / McCain FieldLauderdale
- 78nmMEIKey Field / Meridian Regional AirportMeridian
Location
Open the full mapKTCL · Tuscaloosa National Airport · Tuscaloosa, AL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TCL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 180 nm | 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 447 nm | 1h 26m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 465 nm | 1h 29m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 526 nm | 1h 37m |
| Austin (AUS) | 544 nm | 1h 40m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 554 nm | 1h 41m |
| Miami (MIA) | 587 nm | 1h 46m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TCL?
- Tuscaloosa National Airport's longest paved runway is 6,498 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TCL?
- Tuscaloosa National Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,498 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Tuscaloosa National Airport?
- One FBO serves TCL: Ascension FBO Network Tuscaloosa. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to TCL?
- The closest alternate is Shelby County Airport (KEET), about 42 nm away, followed by Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TCL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 26m (447 nm), Dallas about 1h 29m (465 nm), Chicago about 1h 37m (526 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.