Tuscaloosa National Airport

TCL KTCL Tuscaloosa, Alabama Elevation: 170 ft

Tuscaloosa National Airport serves Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of the University of Alabama and the most dominant football program in college football history. Located 4 miles northwest of campus, TCL offers a 6,498-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves the massive Crimson Tide athletics program, the Mercedes-Benz US International assembly plant, and the Black Warrior River corridor. Dedicated FBO facilities provide private terminals. Estimated charter rates to Tuscaloosa via TCL: light jets from $4,000 per hour, mid-size jets from $5,500 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

Alabama Crimson Tide football at Bryant-Denny Stadium (the Saban dynasty era's home) draws some of the most significant private aviation traffic in all of college sports. SEC home games, especially against Auburn, LSU, Tennessee, and Georgia, are enormous events. The Mercedes-Benz assembly plant also drives corporate traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Tuscaloosa?

Yes. Tuscaloosa National Airport's 6,498-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning, including the Gulfstream G550 and Bombardier Challenger 650.

When is Tuscaloosa busiest?

Alabama Crimson Tide home football games are by far the busiest weekends, with SEC rivals (Auburn, LSU, Tennessee, Georgia) drawing the heaviest traffic. Book months in advance for these games.