Is there a ground stop at Tulsa (TUL) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 06:21 UTC there is no ground stop at TUL. This page updates every minute.

How often does TUL have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TUL in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at TUL?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles TUL?

TUL is in the airspace of Kansas City Center (ZKC), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting TUL right now?

There are no weather alerts for the TUL area. Current conditions are MVFR (wind 030° 5 kt · vis 10+ mi · ceiling 1,500 ft).

Which airports are near Tulsa (TUL)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Oklahoma City (OKC, 111 mi), Wichita Eisenhower (ICT, 132 mi), Kansas City (MCI, 224 mi) and Little Rock (LIT, 230 mi). In the last 90 days DFW had 16 ground stops, DAL had 5 ground stops.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Tulsa (TUL) delays and ground stop status

Tulsa, OK · in Kansas City Center (ZKC) airspace

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There is no ground stop at TUL as of Oct 15, 06:21 UTC.

Tulsa (TUL, ICAO KTUL) serves Tulsa, OK and sits in Kansas City Center (ZKC) airspace. Local time there is Thu, 1:41 AM CDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TUL in the last 90 days, while 790 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts TUL among the quieter airports. Nearby, DFW had 16 and DAL had 5.

No ground stop at TUL right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 06:21 UTC.

Weather nowMVFRWind 030° 5 kt · Vis 10+ mi · Ceiling 1,500 ft

Delay outlook · 12 hMedium

Thunderstorms until 5:00 AM CDT, then low clouds or poor visibility 5:00 AM CDT–10:00 AM CDT could cause moderate delays.

Thunderstorms forecast now until 5:00 AM CDT
Low clouds or poor visibility forecast 5:00 AM CDT–10:00 AM CDT
Strong winds (gusts to 46 mph) now until 5:00 AM CDT

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Weather at TUL

Current conditions and weather alerts

MVFRmarginal

Wind 030° 5 kt · Vis 10+ mi · Ceiling 1,500 ft

METAR KTUL 150553Z 03005KT 10SM TS BKN015 OVC035CB 22/21 A2998 RMK AO2 TSB46 SLP145 FRQ LTGICCC SW-NW TS SW-NW MOV NE T02170206 10233 20211 402780200 56006

Observed Oct 15, 05:53 UTC (KTUL)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Thunderstorms overnight, with clearing by late morning

Delays likely

Now: Thunderstorms in the area with low clouds around 1,500 feet and light winds around 6 mph.

Later: Heavy thunderstorms and low clouds around 700 feet likely between 1 and 5 AM, with gusty winds up to 46 mph. Conditions improve to fair skies by 10 AM, though showers and storms may linger until around 10 AM. Breezy, showery weather returns after 6 PM.

Heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds 1 to 5 AM could cause delays
Visibility may drop to about 1 mile during the overnight storms
Scattered showers and storms possible until mid-morning

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for TUL

Model forecast in local time (CDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now68°474%
2 AM69°379%
3 AM69°183%
4 AM69°481%
5 AM69°5G1167%
6 AM69°5G1487%
7 AM68°5G1338%
8 AM68°4G1137%
9 AM70°429%
10 AM70°529%
11 AM74°619%
12 PM78°914%
1 PM80°10G1715%
2 PM78°11G1918%
3 PM75°9G1635%
4 PM73°8G1724%
5 PM72°7G1923%
6 PM73°9G1927%
7 PM66°16G2525%
8 PM65°15G2624%
9 PM63°17G2821%
10 PM61°17G3020%
11 PM61°15G2919%
12 AM59°15G3119%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodayOvercast · 89% · wind to 17 kt61° / 80°
FriSunny · wind to 18 kt48° / 59°
SatSunny · wind to 7 kt42° / 62°

Sunrise 7:30 AM Sunset 6:48 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for TUL, valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–1000Z
33005KT · 6 mi · OVC 1,500 · light showers rain, nearby thunderstorms
MVFR
15/0600Z–1000Z · Temporarily
VRB20G40KT · 1 mi · BKN 700 · heavy thunderstorms rain
IFR
15/1000Z–1500Z · From
36007KT · 6 mi · OVC 700 · light showers rain, nearby thunderstorms
IFR
15/1000Z–1400Z · 30% chance
4 mi · BKN 700 · light thunderstorms rain
IFR
15/1500Z–2300Z · From
19007KT · 6+ mi · BKN 5,000
VFR
15/2300Z–0600Z · From
32015G25KT · 6+ mi · BKN 2,500, OVC 5,000 · nearby showers
MVFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

TUL history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at TUL

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for TUL (TAF)

Issued 15/0520Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–1000Z	Base	MVFR	33005KT	6 mi	OVC 1,500	light showers rain, nearby thunderstorms
15/0600Z–1000Z	Temporarily	IFR	VRB20G40KT	1 mi	BKN 700	heavy thunderstorms rain
15/1000Z–1500Z	From	IFR	36007KT	6 mi	OVC 700	light showers rain, nearby thunderstorms
15/1000Z–1400Z	30% chance	IFR	—	4 mi	BKN 700	light thunderstorms rain
15/1500Z–2300Z	From	VFR	19007KT	6+ mi	BKN 5,000	—
15/2300Z–0600Z	From	MVFR	32015G25KT	6+ mi	BKN 2,500, OVC 5,000	nearby showers

TAF KTUL 150520Z 1506/1606 33005KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS OVC015CB TEMPO 1506/1510 VRB20G40KT 1SM +TSRA BKN007CB FM151000 36007KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS OVC007CB PROB30 1510/1514 4SM -TSRA BKN007CB FM151500 19007KT P6SM BKN050 FM152300 32015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 OVC050

White outline: Kansas City Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Kansas City Center

ICTWichita Eisenhower MCIKansas City STLSt. Louis Lambert

About Tulsa

TUL at a glance

IATA / FAA code: TUL
ICAO code: KTUL
Location: Tulsa, OK, United States
Coordinates: 36.1984° N, 95.8881° W
Time zone: America/Chicago · now Thu, 1:41 AM CDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Kansas City Center (ZKC)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near TUL

Straight-line distance from TUL

OKC Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
111 mi
179 km
ICT Wichita Eisenhower
Wichita, KS · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
132 mi
212 km
MCI Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
224 mi
360 km
LIT Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
230 mi
370 km
DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
DFW Airport, TX · live ground stop status · 16 ground stops in 90 days
237 mi
382 km
DAL Dallas Love Field
Dallas, TX · live ground stop status · 5 ground stops in 90 days
238 mi
383 km

TUL ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Tulsa (TUL) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:21 UTC there is no ground stop at TUL. This page updates every minute.
How often does TUL have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TUL in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at TUL?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles TUL?: TUL is in the airspace of Kansas City Center (ZKC), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting TUL right now?: There are no weather alerts for the TUL area. Current conditions are MVFR (wind 030° 5 kt · vis 10+ mi · ceiling 1,500 ft).
Which airports are near Tulsa (TUL)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Oklahoma City (OKC, 111 mi), Wichita Eisenhower (ICT, 132 mi), Kansas City (MCI, 224 mi) and Little Rock (LIT, 230 mi). In the last 90 days DFW had 16 ground stops, DAL had 5 ground stops.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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