Tucson International Airport | TUS
Tucson International Airport | TUS
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About Tucson International Airport
Tucson International Airport (IATA: TUS) is a joint civil-military airport located south of Tucson, Arizona, United States. The airport is currently the second-busiest airport in Arizona, after Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 2018 saw the airport deal with 3,617,554 total passengers and 133, 764 aircraft operations. The airport currently has no airlines hubbed here, and is not a focus city for any airline.
The first municipal airport opened in Tucson in 1919, and was the first municipally owned airport in the US. Commercial flights began in 1928 from this airport, and it was also used by the army during WWII. After a new terminal was opened in 1963, the airport was renamed to Tucson International Airport. 1985 saw the airport's terminal double in size, and the concourse was rebuilt.
Tucson International Airport Location
Tucson Airport is located 8 miles south of downtown Tucson, in Pima County, Arizona, US. The map below shows the airport's exact location.
Facilities
This airport has a small but modern terminal with plenty of options to keep you entertained whilst you wait for your flight.
Facilities Include:
Free WiFi
ATMs
Art Exhibits
Nursing Suites
Baggage Suites
Postal Services
Designated Smoking Areas
Work Stations
Business Centres
Mobile charging at the laptop counters
Food and Drink options
Lounges Include:
Military Lounge: The Military Lounge is the only current airport lounge available at this airport. It is open 24/7 for current and former military members and their families and dependents. Here you will find chairs, sofas, TVs, movies, microwave, coffee facilities and snacks. There is also free Wifi and charging stations.
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 3,352 | 10,996 | Asphalt |
| 11R/29L | 2,563 | 8,408 | Asphalt |
| 3.21 | 2,134 | 7,000 | Asphalt |
Terminals
There is only one terminal at Tucson International Airport, with three concourses A, B and C. Concourse A has 9 gates and B has 11. The terminal is shaped like a wide X, similar to that of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. There are ticketing, concessions, gates, baggage claim, passenger pickup and food, drink and shopping options across the airport terminal.
Airlines that fly to Tucson International Airport
| Alaska Airlines | Allegiant Air | American Airlines |
| American Eagle | Delta Air Lines | Delta Connection |
| Frontier Airlines | Southwest Airlines | Sun Country Airlines |
| United Airlines | United Express |
Top Destinations
Popular Domestic Destinations
The following table summarises the busiest and most popular domestic destinations from TUS between June 2018 to May 2019.
| Rank | Airport | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas | 296,000 | American |
| 2 | Los Angeles, California | 221,000 | American, Delta, Southwest, United |
| 3 | Denver, Colorado | 207,000 | Southwest, United |
| 4 | Phoenix-Sky Harbor, Arizona | 164,000 | American |
| 5 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 133,000 | Southwest |
| 6 | Chicago-O'Hare, Illinois | 129,000 | American, United |
| 7 | Atlanta, Georgia | 110,000 | Delta |
| 8 | Seattle/Tacoma, Washington | 88,000 | Alaska, Delta |
| 9 | Houston-Intercontinental, Texas | 86,000 | United |
| 10 | San Diego, California | 73,000 | Southwest |
How to get to Tucson International Airport
By Road
The airport is easily accessible by road for cars, with plenty of car parking options, from hourly to daily.
By Public Transport
There are two SUNTRAN bus routes which serve the airport's designated bus stop, which operate daily services to the region. These are routes 11 and 25.
By Rental Car
Exit east from the main terminal and head to the rental car center, where you will find car rental companies such as Alamo, Budget, Hertz and National.