Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

TYR KTYR Tyler, Texas Elevation: 544 ft

Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is the primary commercial gateway to Tyler, Texas, and the East Texas Rose Capital. Located 5 miles west of downtown Tyler, TYR offers a 7,200-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves Tyler's oil and gas industry, the Tyler Rose Garden (one of America's largest), and the growing East Texas healthcare sector. Dedicated FBO facilities provide private terminals. Estimated charter rates to Tyler via TYR: 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

Tyler is known as the Rose Capital of America, with the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden containing 38,000 rose bushes. The Texas Rose Festival in October draws significant visitors. Tyler is also a regional healthcare hub, with UT Health Science Center driving medical tourism traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Tyler?

Yes. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport's 7,200-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning, including the Gulfstream G650 and Bombardier Global 6000.

When is Tyler busiest?

The Texas Rose Festival in October is the biggest annual event. Tyler also sees increased traffic during East Texas oil industry peak periods and UT Health medical center events.

Why fly private to Tyler's oil and gas industry?

Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to Tyler's oil and gas industry, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.