Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) is Tyler, Texas’s regional airport, at 700 Skyway Blvd. It offers nonstop American Airlines jet service to Dallas/Fort Worth, with onward connections from there.
- Address: 700 Skyway Blvd., Tyler, TX 75704
- Airline: American Airlines, with nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth
- Airport hours: Opens two hours before the first scheduled airline departure and closes one hour after the last inbound airline arrives
- Parking: Long Term and Short Term lots are in front of the terminal
Where is Tyler Pounds Regional Airport and what is the layout?
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is on Skyway Boulevard in Tyler, and its two public parking lots sit in front of the terminal. The City of Tyler owns and operates the airport.
The current terminal building opened on August 17, 2002, when the airport took the name Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. Jet bridges were installed in 2008.
What flights serve TYR airport?
American Airlines offers nonstop jet service from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), where you can connect onward to other destinations.
For your departure, the airport advises arriving at least two hours before the scheduled flight for airline check-in and baggage drop-off. The American Airlines ticket counter closes 45 minutes before departure; after that, passengers cannot check in or check baggage. Airline schedules and procedures can change, so check the official site before you go.
What passenger facilities and parking are available?
The City’s airport page identifies baggage carts and food and beverage facilities among the terminal’s passenger services. Both public parking lots have handicap parking.
The Long Term lot costs $1 per hour, with an $8 daily maximum. The Short Term lot costs $1 per hour, with a $10 daily maximum. Keep your parking ticket: the airport charges a $75 lost-ticket fee if you cannot present it when exiting a paid lot.
Disabled veterans can park free when they present proper documentation at the Airport Administration Office. Avoid leaving a vehicle in front of the building or in other non-public lots; unauthorized vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense.
How do you get from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport into Tyler?
Arrange a taxi by phone with Rose City Transportation at (903) 530-8595 or East Texas Shuttle Service at (903) 355-2322; the airport advises passengers to call ahead. The City also provides contact details for Bisese Limousine Service at (903) 759-0630 or 1 (800) 514-LIMO (5466), and Legacy Luxury Transportation at (903) 505-9800.
If you’re continuing to the hotel, the airport-to-hotel directions cover the trip.
Airport details to recheck before travel
Airport operating hours follow the airline schedule: the airport opens two hours before the first scheduled departure and closes one hour after the last inbound arrival. The City’s administrative office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday.
For airport administration, call (903) 531-2343; for public parking information, call (903) 531-9825. Confirm current flight, parking, and service details with the City of Tyler before setting out. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is about a 22-minute drive from Apple Tree Inn, a two-star hotel in Tyler.
FAQs
Which airline flies from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport?
American Airlines offers nonstop jet service to Dallas/Fort Worth, with connections onward to other destinations.
How early should you arrive at TYR?
The airport advises arriving at least two hours before scheduled departure for check-in and baggage drop-off.
Are there public parking lots at the airport?
Yes. Long Term and Short Term lots are in front of the terminal, and both have handicap parking.
Can you arrange taxi service to or from the airport?
Yes. The airport provides contact details for Rose City Transportation and East Texas Shuttle Service and advises passengers to call and arrange transportation.