Tupelo Regional Airport — Tupelo, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTupelo Regional Airport in Tupelo uses the IATA code TUP, with KTUP as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from TUP
Tupelo Regional Airport
Tupelo Regional Airport, coded TUP, serves Tupelo, Mississippi, a city best known as the birthplace of Elvis Presley and a commercial hub for the state's northeastern region. The airport offers scheduled commercial flights connecting Tupelo to larger hub airports, supporting business travel tied to the area's furniture manufacturing industry alongside tourism related to Presley's childhood home and museum. TUP's terminal and runway facilities are scaled for a small regional market, typical of airports serving mid-sized American cities without direct access to major interstate hubs. The airport plays an important economic role for northeastern Mississippi, reducing driving distances to Memphis or Jackson for business travelers, healthcare-related trips, and visitors drawn by Tupelo's musical heritage.
Runways at Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7150 ft (2179 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 133.525 MHz |
| CNTR | MEMPHIS CNTR | 128.5 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.775 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.825 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 33.5 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122.5 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.775 MHz |
Airports near Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
- University Oxford Airport (UOX) — 71.6 km (44.5 mi)
- Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) — 75.7 km (47.0 mi)
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) — 92.4 km (57.4 mi)
- Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) — 118.5 km (73.6 mi)
- Memphis International Airport (MEM) — 140.1 km (87.1 mi)
- McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) — 148.7 km (92.4 mi)
- Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO) — 149.0 km (92.6 mi)
- Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA) — 157.3 km (97.7 mi)
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) serves Elvis Presley's Mississippi birthplace, offering commercial flights that support the region's furniture industry and heritage tourism without a long drive to Memphis.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tupelo Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Tupelo Regional Airport is TUP.
What is the ICAO code for Tupelo Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Tupelo Regional Airport is KTUP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.