Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
KTYR is the ICAO code for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (IATA TYR), located in Tyler, TX.
The regional airport serving Tyler, TX, 3 miles from downtown and about 95 miles east of Dallas.
Airport guide
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is the primary airport for East Texas, serving a regional economy built on healthcare, manufacturing, and oil and gas. For private aviation, it offers a straightforward experience with no slot requirements and no commercial congestion to work around. The airport sits at 544 feet elevation with two crossing runways, and FBO services are available on the field.
The surrounding airspace is uncontrolled at lower altitudes but the airport itself has an operating control tower. Traffic is light compared to Dallas-area airports, which means faster ramp turns and none of the ground delay typical at DFW or Love Field. If your destination is anywhere in the Tyler-Longview corridor, routing through KTYR saves significant drive time versus positioning through Dallas.
Getting there
Downtown Tyler is about 3 miles from the airport, roughly a 10-minute drive. Car rentals are available on the field. Dallas is 95 miles west on US-69 and I-20, typically 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic. Longview is 40 miles east, about 45 minutes. Local car service and rideshare options are available, though pre-arranging a car service is advisable given the limited taxi infrastructure typical of regional Texas airports.
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Frequently asked questions about Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
What is KTYR airport?
KTYR is the ICAO code for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, in Tyler, TX.
What does TYR stand for?
TYR is the IATA code for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR) in Tyler, TX.
Where is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport?
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is located in Tyler, TX.
Does Tyler Pounds Regional Airport have customs?
No — Tyler Pounds Regional Airport does not have on-site customs. International arrivals need to clear at a designated port of entry first.
What FBOs are at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport?
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport has 2 FBOs: Jet Center of Tyler, Johnson Aviation.