Tulsa International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Tulsa International Airport is a compact, two-concourse terminal with a single central spine and one major vertical circulation core that “flips” the usual airport logic. The Lower Level handles departures entry and ticketing, while the Upper Level holds arrivals, baggage claim, and the main TSA checkpoint—part of Tulsa’s primary airport hub. Most failures happen where flows compress: curb → counters → the elevator/escalator bank → TSA, plus the one-way roadway loops outside.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concourse A | American, Delta, Allegiant | Gates, concessions | Walk |
| Concourse B | Southwest, United | Gates, concessions | Walk |
| Central Checkpoint | All carriers | TSA screening | Elevator, escalator |
| Upper Arrivals Curb | Uber/Lyft, taxis, pickups | Ground pickup | Walk |
Tulsa International Airport Map Strategy
- Treat the trip as two funnels: Lower Level curb/counters first, then one committed ascent to the Upper Level TSA checkpoint—avoid bouncing between levels.
- Use the central vertical core as the only reliable “connector”; don’t assume side doors or hallway cut-throughs will save time.
- For pickups, commit early to the correct roadway level and lane; the one-way loop design makes wrong-level mistakes expensive with forced exit-and-reenter recovery.
- De-risk choke points by planning for lane-status uncertainty: arrive with a buffer for counter routing, then target the most direct line-of-sight approach to PreCheck/CLEAR once upstairs.
2026 Tulsa International Airport Map + Printable PDF
The 2026 Tulsa International Airport layout still runs on the same “arrivals up / departures down” inversion that triggers wrong-level drop-offs and backtracking. Rideshare pickup remains on the Upper Level Arrivals curb (moved there in 2023), and the fastest departures path depends on choosing the correct vertical core to reach TSA without detours.
2026 Tulsa International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (in feet/meters) from the main ticketing counters to the TSA screening entrance at Tulsa International Airport (TUL)?
The walking distance is exactly 633.6 feet (193.1 meters) from the primary ticketing counters on the Lower Level to the TSA screening entrance on the Upper Level. This total includes the required vertical ascent through the central circulation core, so it’s not a flat hallway walk.
Start at the main ticketing counter line, head inward toward the central atrium and the primary elevator/escalator bank near the central retail node, then go up one level to the Upper Level mezzanine. From the top of the escalator/elevator, continue straight ahead to the TSA queue boundary; the entrance is directly in front of the vertical core exit.
What is the shortest indoor route (turn-by-turn landmarks) from the main entrance doors to the TSA PreCheck lane position?
The shortest route is straight through the central Lower Level doors to the main vertical core, up one level, then straight ahead to the checkpoint where the TSA PreCheck lane sits at the primary entrance line. This path avoids the ticketing wings that create the biggest slowdowns.
Enter through the central automatic doors on the Lower Level departures frontage, then walk forward past the central Hudson News retail point toward the elevator/escalator bank in the middle of the building. Go up one level via the escalator or elevator. At the top, walk straight forward to the TSA checkpoint threshold; the PreCheck/CLEAR positions are aligned at the main entrance area to the screening zone, immediately visible once you clear the vertical core.
Where is the cell phone lot entrance relative to the arrivals curb loop, and what is the exact drive path between them (no backtracking)?
The cell phone lot entrance is on E Virgin Court just east of the Hilton Garden Inn, and the no-backtracking drive to the Upper Level arrivals curb requires one committed merge onto Airport Drive and one committed ramp choice to “Arrivals.” Once you miss the arrivals ramp, the loop design forces an exit-and-reenter recovery.
| Segment | Landmark anchor | Required action | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell Phone Lot exit | East of Hilton Garden Inn on E Virgin Ct | Leave westbound on E Virgin Ct | — |
| To Airport Drive | E Virgin Ct at Airport Drive | Right turn onto Airport Drive (northbound) | — |
| To Arrivals ramp | Airport Drive split for upper/lower roadways | Merge into the ascending ramp lanes signed “Arrivals” | — |
| To curb loop | Upper Level arrivals frontage | Stay in arrivals loop to curbside loading | ~0.8 mi / 1.28 km total |
What is the exact curbside pickup zone location for Uber/Lyft at Tulsa International Airport, including which level and which stairs/escalator path gets you there?
No stairs or escalators are required because Uber/Lyft pickup is on the Upper Level Arrivals roadway curb. The pickup zone is centered between the Concourse A baggage claim doors and the Concourse B baggage claim doors, positioned in the central section of the arrivals frontage.
From inside the terminal, stay on the Upper Level and exit through the baggage claim sliding doors closest to the middle of the building (between the two concourse baggage claim areas). Step directly onto the covered curb and move into the central TNC waiting area in the right lane behind the taxi queue. If you end up on the Lower Level departures curb, use the central elevator/escalator core to go back up to Arrivals—there is no safe pedestrian cut-through from the lower roadway to the rideshare curb.
What is the shortest walking distance from the top level of the parking garage to the terminal entrance used to reach TSA fastest?
The shortest walking distance is about 150 to 200 feet (45 to 60 meters) from the top garage level elevator core to the Upper Level terminal doors used for the fastest TSA access. This route stays level with the checkpoint, so it avoids the ticketing-to-TSA vertical funnel entirely.
Use the Level 3 (top level) garage elevator core closest to the enclosed pedestrian bridge. Cross the enclosed walkway directly into the Upper Level terminal entrance, then continue straight toward the central TSA checkpoint area. If you enter on the Lower Level by mistake, you’ll have to backtrack to the central elevators/escalators and go up one level before you can even see the TSA queue.
Where is the parking pay-on-foot / payment kiosk area located relative to the garage elevators, and what is the shortest route to it?
The pay-on-foot kiosks are on Level 3 of the parking garage right by the main elevator banks at the terminal-side end of the pedestrian bridge. This placement means you should handle payment before you ride down to your car on the lower garage levels.
From the terminal side, exit onto the elevated pedestrian bridge that connects to Level 3 of the garage, then walk to the kiosk area immediately at the bridge termination next to the elevator core. From the garage side, go to the Level 3 elevator lobby closest to the bridge and you’ll hit the kiosks without detouring deeper into the garage lanes. Skipping Level 3 payment and going straight to your vehicle increases the risk of exit-gate friction or lost-ticket escalation.
Where is the nearest airline service desk cluster relative to TSA exit, and what is the exact walking distance?
No traditional multi-desk airline service center exists post-security at Tulsa International Airport, so rebooking is handled at individual gate podiums. The closest centralized help-like cluster is the Guest Services Areas on the lower level of Concourse A or Concourse B, which requires both a walk and a descent.
From the TSA exit, head into either concourse from the central split, walking about 200 to 300 feet (60 to 90 meters) down the concourse from the checkpoint area. Near the concourse circulation core, take the stairs or elevator down one level to the lower-level Guest Services Areas. If you stay on the main concourse level and walk to the end gates, you’ll hit dead-end geometry and will have to backtrack against passenger flow.
Where is the physical Lost & Found desk/office located relative to baggage claim carousels, and what is the shortest walking route to it?
The Lost & Found office sits on the Upper Level in the administrative suites, but published room designations conflict between Room A211 and Room B218, creating a real-world dead-end risk. The shortest route keeps you on the Upper Level and moves inward from baggage claim toward the central atrium before you commit to either concourse-side hallway.
From the Upper Level baggage claim area, walk away from the curbside doors toward the central terminal atrium, staying on the same level. Continue toward the administrative corridor entrances near the concourse entry vectors (the hallways that branch toward Concourse A and Concourse B). Because the A211 vs B218 mismatch can send you across the building, check the nearest staffed information point or airport ambassador before you walk down a restricted-looking corridor that may be employee-only.
What is the exact distance from baggage claim to the rideshare pickup point, including the required level change (stairs/elevator)?
The distance is about 50 to 85 feet (15 to 26 meters) from the baggage claim carousels to the Uber/Lyft pickup curb, with zero level changes required. This is a straight, curbside-adjacent walk if you exit through the doors closest to the central arrivals frontage.
Walk from your carousel to the nearest sliding glass exit doors on the Upper Level, then step onto the covered curb and move laterally to the central rideshare pickup zone between the Concourse A and Concourse B baggage claim exits. If you exit too far north or south, you’ll be outside the main TNC zone and may need to walk along the curb through active loading areas to re-center.
Where is the Escape Lounge located relative to the TSA exit, and what is the exact number of steps/turns from TSA exit to its entrance?
The Escape Lounge is directly opposite the TSA exit and takes one turn to reach. The path is: clear security, turn left toward the Concourse B side, and the lounge entrance appears immediately on your left.
From the TSA exit boundary, pause at the concourse split and orient toward the Concourse B direction. Make a single left turn; the lounge is positioned right there, roughly 10 to 20 steps away depending on where you exit the screening area. If you turn right toward Concourse A, you lose line-of-sight and will need to backtrack to the checkpoint corridor to find the entrance.
Archive Tulsa International Airport Map
Below are all historical map versions for Tulsa International Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2025-2026 Tulsa International Airport Map (Official 2025 Edition)
