Tinker Air Force Base (TIK)

Oklahoma City, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KTIK

IATA

TIK

Elevation

1291 ft

Region

US-OK

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KTIK

Local Code: TIK

Location: 35.4147° N, -97.386597° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Midwest Air Depot

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent experiences and reviews at Tinker Air Force Base (KTIK (TIK)) indicate a mixed sentiment among those who interact with the base. While some individuals praise helpful staff and the availability of family services, significant frustrations arise from outdated administrative processes, particularly at the visitor center, and serious concerns about environmental issues and on-base housing conditions.

What Travelers Love

Helpful Staff: Visitors have highlighted exceptional assistance from staff, particularly at the Visitor Center, with one individual specifically commending an employee named Cindy.
Family Services and Morale Programs: The base offers positive family services and communication for military personnel. Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) programs are also available, enhancing the well-being and experience of personnel and their families.
Base Amenities: Tinker AFB provides a Commissary, BX (Base Exchange), shoppette, a main gym, satellite gyms, outdoor tracks, a running trail, and a newer base hospital.
Location and Local Area: Oklahoma City is often described as an underrated and affordable city with numerous activities and a big-city feel, located conveniently close to the base.

Common Complaints

Slow Visitor Center Processes: The Visitor Center and Pass & ID office are frequently criticized for slow and outdated processes, leading to long wait times for passes, with some comparing it to the DMV.
Environmental Concerns: There are serious concerns about jet fuel odors affecting nearby homes and significant PFAS contamination in drinking water and groundwater on and around the base, which has been linked to increased health risks and has led to legal action.
Mold in Base Housing: Military families have reported widespread issues with mold in base housing, leading to health problems for residents and ongoing lawsuits.
Negative Experiences with Base Security: Some military retirees and their families have reported negative interactions and a lack of assistance from base security.
Unit-Specific Toxicity: Specific units, such as the 552nd Wing, have been cited for fostering a toxic environment and causing stress for personnel.

Overall, while Tinker Air Force Base offers a good quality of life in terms of amenities and its surrounding city, the efficiency of its visitor processing and critical environmental and housing concerns significantly impact overall satisfaction for personnel and visitors.

Generated 4 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`12/30`	10000 ft	200 ft	PEM	Active Lighted
`17/35`	11100 ft	200 ft	PEM	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	OKE CITY APP/DEP	`26.68 MHz`
A/D	OKE CITY APP/DEP	`120.45 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`27.01 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`119.7 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.8 MHz`
INFO	ATOC	`119.15 MHz`
MISC	AFMC FLT TEST	`38.26 MHz`
PMSV	PMSV METRO	`26.102 MHz`
POST	507 ARW	`22.845 MHz`
POST	ACC COMD POST	`141.65 MHz`
PTD	PTD	`134.1 MHz`
SFA	SFA	`35.412 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`124.45 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`TIK`	Tinker	TACAN	`115800 kHz`

Ground Transportation

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