Terminal layout & organization
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) uses one main terminal building that splits into two airside concourses: Concourse A and Concourse B. You’ll check in and go through a central security checkpoint in the main terminal (Schaub Hall), then walk to your concourse post-security. Airline placement is straightforward: Concourse A primarily serves Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines with gates A1–A11 (11 total, with some not always in use). Concourse B primarily serves Southwest Airlines and United Airlines and has 10 gates (7 with jet bridges). Concourse A is noted as a newly renovated regional concourse, while Concourse B opened in 2012 and tends to have more gate-area seating.
Navigation between concourses
Getting between Concourse A and Concourse B is easy: there are walkways from the central checkpoint, and you do not need shuttles or trains. Plan on roughly 5–10 minutes on foot between most gates, depending on how far down each concourse you are. Follow overhead signs for “A Gates” and “B Gates” immediately after security—if you’re meeting someone or grabbing food, remember that both concourses share access from the same secure hub, so you can switch concourses without re-clearing security.
On arrival, baggage claim is on the lower/arrivals level with six carousels: Carousels 1–3 typically handle American/Delta/Allegiant, while Carousels 4–6 typically handle Southwest/United/Frontier. If you’re unsure, check the monitors before you walk to a carousel.
Traveler-specific tips
- Families: Look for children’s play areas and Kids Works (shop) when you need a quick reset between flights. TUL also has a nursing room; ask Guest Services if you don’t spot it right away. Both Concourse A and Concourse B are stroller-friendly with flat, walkable connections.
- Business travelers: Use the CLEAR Plus lanes at the main checkpoint when available to speed up screening. Post-security, you’ll find workable seating and a business center; Concourse B often has more seating near gates.
- Accessibility: The single-terminal, two-concourse layout minimizes long transfers. If you need assistance, request wheelchair support through your airline and use airport Guest Services for additional help locating elevators, accessible restrooms, or services.
- Budget travelers: Save by filling a bottle at water fountains and using public seating with device charging. For low-cost meals, Concourse A has multiple grab-and-go options (e.g., Einstein Bros. Bagels & Caribou Coffee locations) alongside sit-down spots like Chili’s.
Practical information
Wi-Fi is available throughout the main terminal and both concourses, and you’ll generally get the best performance near the gate seating areas. Power outlets and charging are most commonly found around gate clusters and dining zones—if outlets look full, try seating slightly away from the podium areas. For help on the spot, use Guest Services and information points in the main terminal; they can also direct you to lost & found, the military lounge, pet relief areas, and amenities like minute massage or shoe shine (notably in Concourse A). Temporary closures can occur as gate areas are refreshed; if a gate or corridor looks blocked, follow posted detours—because the airport is compact, reroutes usually add only a few minutes.