Tupelo Regional Airport

KTUP / TUP

Tupelo, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTUP 042153Z 15008KT 10SM FEW048 FEW060 26/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02560156 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 346 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
FEW 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,146 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,346 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (346 ft)
Pressure Alt
174 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,577 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KTUP 041720Z 0418/0518 17012KT P6SM BKN015 FM042200 18012KT P6SM SCT250 FM050000 17006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM051300 18009KT P6SM SCT008 OVC020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+2h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TUP
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,500 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTUP

4,769 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.6%
MVFR
14.6%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
3.4%

Tupelo Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 21.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.7%
NE
5.9%
E
4.2%
SE
5.3%
S
22.8%
SW
6.9%
W
3.7%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.1°C
Range: -11°C to 38°C
-11°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,769 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tupelo Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTUP
IATA Code: TUP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 346 ft MSL

Location

City: Tupelo
Country: US
Latitude: 34.268101°
Longitude: -88.769897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tupelo Regional Airport

Overview

Tupelo Regional Airport serves the northeastern Mississippi region as a medium-sized airport situated at 346 feet above mean sea level. Located near the city of Tupelo, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 74.6% of the time, with Marginal VFR conditions occurring 13.4% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -9°C to 38°C, with an average of 13.5°C. September, October, and November historically offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (18/36) measuring 6,500 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are characterized by a prevailing southerly direction at an average of 6.3 knots, with calm conditions present 23.6% of the time. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 22 knots, which pilots should consider during planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates 100% wind favorability, with an average crosswind component of only 2.6 knots. Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with rare instances of visibility below 3 miles (1.6% of observations) and occasional fog events (3.2% of reports). Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.