KTCL Tuscaloosa National Airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) is a towered general-aviation airport in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at 170 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 04/22 (6,498 ft), 12/30 (4,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KTCL · FAA TCL · IATA TCL |
|---|---|
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL · 33.2206, -87.6114 |
| Elevation | 170 ft MSL (52 m) |
| Tower | 126.3 MHz |
| ASOS | 132.825 MHz |
| FAA charts | 11 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KTCL METAR and TAF
METAR KTCL 010453Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW110 21/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP230 T02110122 $| Wind | Variable at 5 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 11,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F) · spread 9°C |
| Altimeter | 30.22 inHg (1023 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP230: sea-level pressure 1023.0 hPa · T02110122: temperature 21.1°C, dew point 12.2°C · $: the station needs maintenance
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:40Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KTCL 312340Z 0100/0124 09008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 OVC100 FM010900 11009KT P6SM OVC040 PROB30 0109/0112 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM011200 10011KT P6SM OVC025 PROB30 0112/0114 4SM -SHRA BR OVC015 FM011400 10012G21KT P6SM OVC017 PROB30 0114/0115 4SM -SHRA BR OVC008 FM011500 10011G19KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC014 FM012200 09010KT P6SM OVC010 PROB30 0122/0124 4SM -SHRA BR- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 090° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 7,000 ft, overcast 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 09:00Z: wind 110° at 9 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 4,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 09Z – 1st 12Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · overcast 2,500 ft
- From · 1st 12:00Z: wind 100° at 11 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 2,500 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 12Z – 1st 14Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · overcast 1,500 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind 100° at 12 kt, gusting 21 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 1,700 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 14Z – 1st 15Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · overcast 800 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 100° at 11 kt, gusting 19 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · overcast 1,400 ft
- From · 1st 22:00Z: wind 090° at 10 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 1,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 22Z – 1st 24Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light rain showers, mist
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 / 22 | 6,498 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 12 / 30 | 4,000 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | BIRMINGHAM APP/DEP | 120.15 |
| ASOS | 132.825 | |
| CTAF | 126.3 | |
| Ground | 121.8 | |
| Radio (FSS) | ANNISTON RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | 126.3 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KTCL before you fly.
FAA charts for KTCL — d-TPP 2611
11 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 7
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KTCL on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
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