Tyler Texas Airports, Roads and Transportation
Tyler has an excellent, solid transportation infrastructure which equates to short, easy commuting times and experiences with inner Loop 323 and the new Toll Loop 49.
 Tyler Pounds Airport |
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is a state-of-the-art regional airport opened in 2002. The airport is located only 10 minutes west of downtown Tyler on Texas Highway 64. Rental cars are available on site, as well as short-term and long-term parking.
Flights are offered in Tyler by American Airlines and Continental Airlines.
View Tyler Pounds Real-Time Flight Status courtesy of Flights-Now
 Tyler Transit System |
The Tyler Transit municipal bus system provides regular service throughout the city. Please visit their web site for routes, hours and other pertiment transit information.
Tyler Transit is housed in the renovated Cotton Belt Railroad Depot in downtown. The Cotton Belt has played an important role in the development of Tyler over the years. It once included a railway south of Tyler through Gresham, Flint and Bullard.
Visit the official web site of the Tyler Cotton Belt Train Museum
 Texas Interstate 20 Welcome Center near Wascom |
Interstate Highway I-20 is a short 15 minute drive from downtown via U.S. 69 or U.S. 271. Eventually, Texas Loop 49 will connect with I-20 providing another route to this major Interstate route.
Dallas is only two hours away making shopping and attending Cowboys, Stars and Rangers games an easy source of entertainment.
The Shreveport - Bossier City area and its casinos and gaming hotels are only 90 minutes from Tyler.
In Short: Tyler has access to the benefits of a large metropolitan area while being a peaceful, family-friendly city!
 Texas Loop 49 In Tyler |
Some important Tyler area transportation links:
TxDOT Statewide Road Conditions
North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (Loop 49)