Tupelo Regional Airport

KTUP / TUP

Tupelo, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
14:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
7 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTUP 041453Z 16007KT 10SM BKN010 OVC021 19/17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP241 T01890167 51019 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 346 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,346 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,446 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (346 ft)
Pressure Alt
24 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 587 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KTUP 041128Z 0412/0512 17005KT P6SM BKN012 BKN035 FM041500 17009KT P6SM BKN015 BKN250 FM041800 17012KT P6SM BKN035 FM050000 17006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+3h
VFR 170° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+9h
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°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° 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.