Additional information
ICAO | KTIK |
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Category | 3 |
Level | 1 |
Name | Tinker AFB |
City | Oklahoma City |
State | Oklahoma |
Country | United States |
Altitude | 1291 |
airport_desc | Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) is a prominent military installation situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Established to support the U.S. Air Force's operations, Tinker AFB stands at an elevation of 1, 291 feet. The base plays a vital role in national defense, providing extensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for various aircraft, including the KC-135 Stratotanker and B-52 Stratofortress. Additionally, it houses the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, one of the largest such complexes in the U.S. Air Force. The base supports numerous tenant units and has a significant impact on the local economy, employing thousands of military personnel and civilians. |