
Regional airport · Tuscaloosa, United States
Tuscaloosa Ntl
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Coordinates
- 33°13′N 87°37′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KTCL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tuscaloosa Ntl (KTCL/TCL) has 2 runways; the longest, 04/22, is 6,498 ft (1,981 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index A. Operating hours: 1100-0400Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KTCL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Tuscaloosa
Elevation
170 ft
Position
33.2206, -87.6114
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index A
Operating hours
1100-0400Z
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KTCL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,498 ft (1,981 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 12/30 | 4,000 ft (1,219 m) | 100 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KTCL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tuscaloosa Ntl (KTCL / TCL) in Tuscaloosa, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KTCL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KTCL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KTCL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KTCL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KTCL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KTCL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KTCL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KTCL: 33° 13′ 14″ N 87° 36′ 41″ W; elevation 170 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tuscaloosa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tuscaloosa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KTCL.
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Cargo Operations at KTCL
Support for freighter operations into KTCL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KTCL sits in the network
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Operating into KTCL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tuscaloosa Ntl — one desk for the whole trip.