Located in the heart of Altus, Oklahoma, Altus Air Force Base (LTS Airport) hosts 97th Air Mobility Wing. The main vision of this facility is to provide training programs to up to 3,000 flight crew and other aircraft maintenance students from all over the country.
The foundation stone of Altus Air Force Base was laid in 1943. Its original name was Altus Army Airfield (AAF). Colonel Matthew A. Leard and Colonel William B. Mickley III serve this facility as Commander and Vice Commander respectively while the Command Chief Master Sergeant is Chief Master Sergeant Randy Kay II.
Altus Air Force Base Wiki
The following table is an overview of LTS Base indicated below:
| Airport | Altus Air Force Base |
| Airport Type | US Air Force base |
| Owner | Department of Defense |
| Operator | US Air Force |
| Built in (years) | 1943 |
| Altus Air Force Code | LTS |
| Altus Air Force Runways | 2 |
| Altus Air Force Coordinates | 34°39′59″N 099°16′05″W |
| Altus Air Force Address | 307 B Ave,Altus AFB, OK, United States, 73523 |
| Official Website | https://www.altus.af.mil/ |
| Official Phone Number | (580) 482-8101 |
| Elevation | 421 m (1,382 ft) |
Altus Air Force Base Code
Altus Air Force Base code is LTS. This IATA code has been derived from the name of the airport. Altus Air Force Base (LTS Airport) is located 421 meters above sea level and about 6.4 kilometres northeast of Altus.
| IATA CODE | LTS |
| ICAO CODE | KLTS |
| FAA CODE | LTS |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 73 |
| COUNTRY CODE | USA |
| ZIP CODE | OK 73521 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | LTS |
Altus Air Force Base Map
The Altus Air Force Base location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Altus Air Force Base Runways
Altus Air Force Base (LTS Airport) is serviced by two runways 17R/35L and 17L/35R (concrete and asphalt) along with an Assault Strip (surface: asphalt).
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 17R-35L | 13,440 ft | 150 ft | Concrete | Yes |
| 17L-35R | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Altus Air Force Base Major units
Altus Air Force Base hosts the following major units:
- 97th Operations Group
- 97th Mission Support Group
- 97th Maintenance Directorate
- 97th Medical Group
Base Units of Altus Air Force Base:
Altus Air Force Base hosts the following base units:
- 453rd Base HQ and Air Base Squadron, 6 October 1942 – 1 May 1944
- 2508th AAF Base Unit (Pilot School), 1 May 1944 – 16 May 1945
- 4124th AAF Base Unit, 16 May – 13 December 1945
- 63d Air Base Group, 8 January 1953
- 4037th Air Base Group, 15 October 1953 – 18 November 1953
Nearest Airport to Altus Air Force Base (LTS)
Some of the closest airports to LTS Airport are:
- Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport : 57 miles
- Wichita Falls Municipal Airport : 86 miles
- Will Rogers World Airport : 132 miles
- Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport : 153 miles
