Tuscaloosa National Airport
Tuscaloosa, United States
Tuscaloosa National Airport
Tuscaloosa's regional gateway serving west-central Alabama.
- ›Located at an elevation of approximately 170 feet above mean sea level.
- ›The airport covers roughly 1,200 acres with two runways.
- ›It serves as a base for corporate aviation linked to the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility in Vance, Alabama.
- ›The University of Alabama's presence in Tuscaloosa generates significant charter and general aviation traffic, especially during football season.
- ›The airport's IATA code TCL and ICAO code KTCL are used for flight planning and navigation purposes.
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) is a small general aviation and limited commercial service airport serving Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home to the University of Alabama. Originally developed in the mid-20th century, the airport plays a supporting role for business travelers, charter flights, and sports-related traffic tied to Alabama Crimson Tide events. It complements larger regional hubs like Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International for passengers needing broader connectivity.
- Main Terminal — A modest single-building terminal handling limited passenger services, general aviation check-in, and charter operations.
- Rental cars available on-site through select agencies
- Taxi and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) accessible from the terminal
- Private car and shuttle arrangements via local operators
- Personal vehicle pickup from short-term parking
- Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa
- Drury Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa
- Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa
In-terminal dining options are extremely limited given the airport's small size, so travelers are advised to eat before arriving or shortly after departure. Tuscaloosa city center, about 5 miles away, offers a wide range of restaurants including Southern staples, barbecue joints, and campus-area eateries. Game days near the University of Alabama significantly increase demand at local establishments, so plan accordingly.
- Book rental cars well in advance during University of Alabama football season, as availability drops sharply on game weekends.
- Verify flight schedules carefully — commercial service at TCL is limited and may require connecting through Birmingham (BHM) for major routes.
- Rideshare availability can be inconsistent late at night; confirm your pickup in advance or arrange a local taxi.
- Parking at the airport is generally uncongested and inexpensive compared to larger regional airports.
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Tuscaloosa National Airport is 3.5 miles northwest of Tuscaloosa, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Tuscaloosa. The FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023 categorized the airport as a general aviation facility. The City of Tuscaloosa changed the name of the airport that had formerly operated under the name Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, in March 2019, to reflect the FAA's official designation as a national airport, one of only 89 in the nation.
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