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Tucson International Airport

TUS · KTUS · Tucson, AZ · 2,643 ft elevation · var 9E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KTUS / TUS
Coordinates
32.1150, -110.9381
Elevation
2,643 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
PHOENIX
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ALBUQUERQUE (ZAB)
Flight service (FSS)
PRESCOTT
NOTAM facility
TUS
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1941/11
Distance from city
6 S

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (MST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:49 AM11:49Z
Sunrise05:18 AM12:18Z
Sunset07:33 PM02:33Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:02 PM03:02Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:02 PM → 04:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:33 PM → 04:18 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 22: 4-light PAPI (left) · 12: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 30: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

04TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 04 · 036°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
3,443 ft MSL · 800 AGL
CTAF
122.95

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 3,443 ft MSL · 800 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 04/22

7,000 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 119k, Double wheel 209k, Dual tandem 393k, Double dual tandem 830k.

04
Heading
036° mag · 45° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Rr, 21 ft, 270 ft from threshold, 250 ft L of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
850 ft
22
Heading
216° mag · 225° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 12/30

10,996 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 214k, Dual tandem 405k, Double dual tandem 918k.

12
Heading
126° mag · 135° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (TUS) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
30
Heading
306° mag · 315° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Gnd, 8 ft, 400 ft from threshold, 500 ft R of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.4APP/DEP
ATIS123.8
CLD126.65CLNC DEL
GND124.4
POST39.22ANG COMD POST
RDO122.2PRESCOTT RDO
TWR118.3
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
TUS · TucsonVORTAC116.00r303° / 1.7 NM
DMA · Davis MonthanTACAN117.60r215° / 4 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗
Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Diverse Vector Area ↗ Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches9

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Airport notices: page 1 ↗

VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, A++
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey

Ownership & management

Owner
TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
7250 SOUTH TUCSON BLVD, SUITE 300, TUCSON, AZ
520-573-8100
Manager
DANETTE BEWLEY
TUCSON APT AUTH 7250 S TUCSON BLVD, SUITE 300, TUCSON, AZ
520-573-4820

Remarks FAA

  • CTN: NW ARR & DEP DO NOT MISTAKE TWY A FOR LNDG SFC; TWY A N & PARL TO RWY 30.
  • PTNS TWY D NOT VIS FM ATCT.
  • FLT TRNG 2200-0600 NA EXC PPR - 520-573-8190.
  • GROUP V TAX WITH INBOARD ENG ONLY. TRML RAMP CLSD TO ADG IV & ABV WO PPR.
  • A GEAR - BAK-14 BAK-12B APCH END RWY 12, BAK-14 BAK-12B APCH END RWY 30 & BAK-14 BAK-12B APCH END RWY 22 AVBL DURG ANG DUTY HR: 5 MIN PN.
  • TWY A5 LTD 70000 LB OR LESS.
  • MIL: ANG OFFL BUS ONLY; 72 HR PPR - D844-6731/C520-295-6731; FAX EXTN 6732. BASE OPS 1300Z-2230Z MON-FRI & DRILL WKEND 1300Z-2130Z; CLSD OTR WKENDS, HOL & SKED OFF DAYS. TRAN ALERT MAINT NA. TSNT SI FSL ONLY. CONTR FUEL NA.
  • USE UPPER ANT UNTIL AIRBORNE.
  • CHARTER, SPORT TEAM, CARGO & MIL PPR - FBO. LNDG & PRKG FEE 12500 LBS & UP.
  • MIL/COMM/BASE OPS ARR CTC TITAN OR PUMA - ANG BASE OPS/COMD POST FREQ.
  • MIL: BIRD ACT PHASE II IN EFCT 1 JUL-31 AUG.
  • USCBP INSP RAMP RFLG NA EXC MED EMERG.
  • GEN INFO - 520-573-8182.
  • CTN: REVIEW ARPT DIAGRAM HOT SPOT INFO.
  • OPR PARROT ALL SFCS, PUSHBACK & GATE ARR.
  • N RAMP CLSD TO WINGSPAN GTR THAN 79 FT.
  • TXL K CLSD TO WINGSPAN GTR THAN 104 FT.
  • TWY C CLSD TO WINGSPAN GTR THAN 118 FT & TAIL HGT GTR THAN 45 FT.
  • TPA 800 FT AGL SMALL ACFT; 1400 FT AGL LARGE/HEAVY TURBOJET ACFT.
  • ADAM MERRILL 520-573-5112.
  • BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1500).
  • BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1000).
  • BAK-14 BAK-12(B) (1215) HOOK BAK 12B(B) (128 OVRN).
  • PCR VALUE: 470/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 650/R/A/W/T
  • FIXED WING JET VSTOL/VTOL OPS NA. DSTC RMNG MKRS NE SIDE.
  • EXCEEDS 200 FT SPACING AT TWY INTXN ON N & S SIDE OF RWY.
  • CTN: ENSURE DEP RWY; DO NOT MISTAKE FOR DEMOL RWY.

Nearby airports

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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KTUS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KTUS

Tucson International Airport (TUS · KTUS) is an airport in Tucson, AZ, at 2,643 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 10,996 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTUS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTUS have a control tower?

Yes. Tucson International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KTUS?

Tucson International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 10,996 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTUS?

Tucson International Airport is in Tucson, AZ, at an elevation of 2,643 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.1150, -110.9381.

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