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Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Airport Information
(Tulsa, Oklahoma - OK, USA)
 The main gateway to Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma, Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is close to Catoosa, Owasso, Turley and Mohawk Park, and is located around 8.5 miles / 14 km to the northeast of central Tulsa itself. Also close to both Broken Arrow and Sand Springs, the airport serves over three million passengers a year through ten commercial airlines, including a mixture of affiliates and charters. In total there are more than 70 daily flights available to and from Tulsa Airport, linking cities nationwide, such as Chicago, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Salt Lake City and San Antonio.
Tulsa's airport began in the early 1900s, when a group of 47 local businessmen joined forces and fortunes. These men signed the Stud Horse Note, which promised $172,000 to purchase 390 acres / 158 hectares of land that now serves as the site of Tulsa Airport. Thanks to the forethought of the early visionaries, Tulsa International Airport (TUL) has grown into one of the finest airports in the whole of the United States.
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The US-11 runs right past the airport and links up with I-244 to the south for fast access to Tulsa and beyond, leading to the I-44 and ultimately Oklahoma City. A local bus company offers cheap transport from the airport into downtown Tulsa and its Brookside, Greenwood, Maple Ridge, Midtown and Uptown districts.
Greyhound Lines provide services to Tulsa and farther afield, while airport hotel shuttles are also in good supply. Taxis and limos provide travelers with convenient transport to the city and hotels, being operated by a number of different companies, such as Checker Cabs and also Tulsa Airport Taxis, amongst others.
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) Information: History and Facilities
In 1930, Tulsa Airport was the busiest in the whole world, attracting many important American airline companies. A dedication of a new terminal building took place in 1932, costing $75,000 to build. Further major projects have included new hangars for American Airlines in 1946, various extensions in 1955, and in 1958, the nearby Richard Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport was developed as a relief airfield, on the southern side of Tulsa.
In 1971, a new $10 million terminal was built and at this stage the airport was known as the Tulsa Municipal Airport, being renamed as the Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in 1963. More recently, 1972 saw a new cargo area costing around $2 million, while in 1979, huge crowds gathered to see the arrival of the NASA space shuttle. In the 1990s, security improvements were made at the cost of $1.5 million.
House and pay phones are situated throughout Tulsa's airport, while a wide range of shops and eateries can also be found on both floors, including a food court area where Freckle's Frozen Custard has become a firm favourite. In addition, Tulsa International Airport also features a shoeshine service, a full service hair salon and barbers shop, as well as massage chairs on both floors.
The single terminal has commendable facilities, with a cash machine located on the first floor in Arrivals and additional ATM's in each Departures concourse on the second floor, while the airport also offers a chapel and a lost and found service. For those who require business services, Tulsa Airport features a series of meeting rooms, which are available for hire and located throughout the terminal. There is also wireless Internet access available for laptop users, although a usage card will need to be purchased first before using this facility.
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) Information: About Tulsa Tourism
Located in Oklahoma's northeast, the state's second-biggest city of Tulsa is an oil town and a wealthy one to boot. The Arkansas River flows though the city center and combines with the city's many parks and gardens to offer appealing distractions from the bustle of downtown.
The central downtown district is within easy reach of Tulsa Airport (TUL) and possesses some interesting attractions and cultural highlights, including the excellent Gilcrease Museum, the Philbrook Museum of Art and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. The Williams complex is heavily into performing arts, while Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum and the Oxley Nature Center are also must-see Oklahoma attractions.
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