Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport in Tyler, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR) is a regional airport serving Tyler, TX at 544 ft. KTYR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 13, 18, 22) — longest 8,334 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KTYR in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTYR 290253Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 30/22 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP104 T03000217 53006
What changed at KTYR?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KTYR
KTYR is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 544 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KTYR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 4,832 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 22 | 8,334 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 13 | 5,198 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 31 | 5,198 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 36 | 4,832 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 04 | 8,334 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 6→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTYR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tyler Pounds Regional Airport in Tyler, TX: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KTYR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KTYR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OPF UA /OV JOLEN/TM 2233/FL020/TP K100/RM +RA
OPF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOLENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP K100Aircraft type reporting.RM +RARemarks.Show raw report
DAL UA /OV 6 E DAL/TM 2205/FL040/TP E145/TB LT OCNL MOD CHOP
DAL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 6 E DALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB LT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: lt occasional moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTYR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTYR reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 49%
- 22
- 27%
- 13
- 12%
- 04
- 10%
- 36
- 1%
- 31
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KTYR 282320Z 2900/2924 17005KT P6SM SKC FM291500 22008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM291900 18006KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTYR
- IATA
- TYR
- FAA LID
- TYR
- City
- Tyler
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 544 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.3541, -95.4024
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,334 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 27m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Northside RC Airpark — Tyler, TX · 5 mi
- Tyler Model's Club - Lakewood Float Flying Area — Bullard, TX · 18 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTYR reported VFR conditions during about 78.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 259 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 9.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.3 | 13.8 | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 64.0 | 19.0 | 9.8 | 7.2 |
| Mar | 72.5 | 17.4 | 6.6 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 76.6 | 16.6 | 4.7 | 2.1 |
| May | 78.4 | 15.6 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 87.0 | 10.4 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 91.3 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 92.0 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 86.8 | 7.6 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 83.2 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 77.1 | 13.1 | 6.4 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 67.2 | 17.6 | 8.4 | 6.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.4 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.8 kt |
| Jul | 6.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 kt |
| Dec | 7.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTYR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport in Tyler, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTYR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTYR?+
KTYR has 6 runways — 04, 13, 18, 22, 31, 36; the longest is 8,334 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTYR report its own weather?+
Yes — Tyler Pounds Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTYR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTYR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTYR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTYR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTYR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (KTYR)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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