Tucson International Airport, also known as TUS, provides air service to the city of Tucson and its surrounding areas. The airport is located just south of downtown Tucson and offers a variety of services for travelers. TUS serves approximately 1.9 million flyers a year and is Arizona’s 2nd most popular airport by passenger numbers with Phoenix Sky Harbor being #1. TUS is also home to the Morris Air National Guard Base. Tucson Airport is also 25 minutes from Pinal Airpark, one of the largest aircraft boneyards in the world.
Here is an overview of the airport’s history, facts, and services. We hope that this information will be helpful for those who are planning to travel through TUS.
History of Tucson Airport
Tucson Airport traces its roots back to the early 1920s when a group of Tucson business leaders formed the first municipally owned airport in the United States…which was later operated in 1948 by the Tucson airport authority.
In the ensuing years, the airport has undergone several expansions and renovations. …a new terminal building was constructed. In 1963, the runway length was increased to accommodate larger aircraft and flights to Mexico were activated. Tucson International Airport was born.
How Many Terminals Does Tucson Airport Have?
Tucson International Airport has one terminal with three concourses – A, B and C.
Concourse A houses 9 gates and is used primarily for domestic flights.
Concourse B has 11 gates and is used for both domestic and international flights.
Concourse C has only one gate and is contained in its own building west of the main terminal.
What Airlines Fly out of Tucson International Airport (TUS)
- American Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
- American Eagle
- Delta Air Lines
- Delta Connection
- Southwest Airlines
- Flair Airlines
- United Airlines
- United Express
- Sun Country Airlines
Cargo Carriers at TUS
- FedEx
- DHL
- Ameriflight
How Big is Tucson Airport
Tucson Airport covers an area of approximately 8,282 acres making it one the 10 largest airports in geographical size in the United States.
Runways and Helipads at TUS
- 11L/29R – 10,996 feet long
- 11R/29L – 8,408 feet long
- 3/21: – 7,000 feet long
- H1: 100 ft × 100 ft
- H2: 60 ft × 60 ft
- H3: 60 ft × 60 ft
Top Destinations at TUS by City
TUS airport provides service to many destinations within the United States as well as Mexico. The top U.S. cities that are served by Tucson Airport are:
- Phoenix, AZ
- Los Angeles, CA
- Dallas – DFW, TX
- Denver, CO
- Atlanta, GA
- San Francisco, CA
- Seattle – Tacoma, WA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Chicago/O’Hare, IL
- Houston/Bush, TX
- Salt Lake City, UT
Parking at TUS
Tucson International Airport offers a variety of parking options for travelers. The airport has over 7,500 public parking spaces available in 6 locations with shuttle services to each lot that operate 24 hours a day.
Contact
7250 South Tucson BoulevardTucson, AZ 85756Phone Number: (520) 573-8100https://www.flytucson.com/
