Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

KTYR / TYR

Tyler, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
11 kt
170° G19 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTYR 042153Z AUTO 17011G19KT 10SM SCT044 SCT060 27/17 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02720172

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 544 ft
SCT 4,400 ft AGL
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,944 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,544 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (544 ft)
Pressure Alt
492 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,063 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KTYR 041858Z 0419/0518 19009G18KT P6SM FEW026 SCT030 BKN040 FM042100 18012G19KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB FM050000 18009KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT050CB FM050600 18010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM050800 18010KT P6SM OVC015 FM051200 17013KT P6SM OVC025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+2h
MVFR 180° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Light Showers Rain
06:00Z FM050600
+8h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
08:00Z FM050800
+10h
MVFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TYR
04
22
13
31
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 7,200 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
6.3 kt 9.0 kt
125° angle
13/31 5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
9.0 kt 6.3 kt
35° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,850 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
11.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTYR

4,494 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.4%
MVFR
15.6%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
3.2%

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 11.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.5%
NE
8.9%
E
6.9%
SE
9.4%
S
31.2%
SW
8.5%
W
3.2%
NW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,494 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTYR
IATA Code: TYR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 544 ft MSL

Location

City: Tyler
Country: US
Latitude: 32.354099°
Longitude: -95.402397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,850 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

Overview

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport serves the East Texas city of Tyler, functioning as a medium-sized airport situated at 544 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 32.354099, -95.402397, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the regional transportation network. The airport features three asphalt runways capable of accommodating a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 72.7% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences a moderate temperature range from -5°C to 34°C, with an average temperature of 16.9°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average speed of 7.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 13.1% of the time. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways offer multiple landing options with excellent wind coverage. Runway 04/22 is the longest at 7,200 feet, providing substantial landing and takeoff capacity. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind speeds ranging from 3.4 to 5.2 knots. The terrain and elevation at 544 feet MSL suggest a relatively straightforward approach environment.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions primarily from the southern quadrant, which provides predictable approach and departure planning. Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with only 3.8% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Fog is minimal, occurring in just 0.8% of observations. The multiple runway configurations offer flexibility in addressing varying wind conditions and operational requirements.

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.