Airport Overview
Tucson Airport is located outside the city of Tucson, Arizona. It is a civil-military report that is owned by the City of Tucson. TUS airport is the second-largest airport in Arizona. It is a picturesque airport surrounded by mountains.
Tucson TUS is situated in South Tucson. It is 6 miles from downtown Tucson. It is regarded as one of the busiest airports in Arizona, with early mornings and late afternoons comprising its peak hours.
Airport Stats and Facts
- TUS spans over 7,938 acres and has three asphalt runways as well as helipads.
- In 2019, Tucson International Airport served close to 3.8 million passengers.
- For 2011-15, TUS was distinguished as a 'primary commercial service airport' by the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) since it saw more than 10,000 visitors annually.
Airport Traveling Tips
- Tucson Airport is extremely busy from early morning hours to 10:00 am. The airport also witnesses a lot of passenger boardings between 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- Passengers are advised to arrive at least 3 hours before their flight time, especially if the departure status is 'on time’, to account for TSA security wait times, and any possible delays.
- Passengers can check out the TUS Airport Map before boarding their flights for added assistance.
- For connecting flights, passengers will be screened again at the departure discourse. The passengers can check the monitors for their connecting flight status.
Passenger Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- TUS airport offers more than 7,500 parking spaces. Visitors can park their cars in the Cell Phone Lot. It is free of charge. There are other long term parking options at nominal rates to deal with delays.
- If you’re here to drop off a passenger, you can use the internal roadways.
Flight Status
- To track flight arrivals, you can visit TUS Airport Arrivals that provides details about arrivals, gates, delays, landing time, etc.
- Departures can be tracked at TUS Airport Departures. You can track all departure-related information, including arrival time, delays, flight map tracking, and differences in schedule.
- To book flights at the best rates, book a flight from TUS at iFly.
Airport Terminals
Tucson Airport has three concourses. The airport has three levels in the Main Terminal. TUS also features conference and meeting rooms on the third level. For further information, please refer to the TUS Airport Terminal Map.
Concourse A: Gates A1-A9
Concourse B: Gates B1-B11
Concourse C: Gate C1
Airlines Served
Tucson Airport serves several airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, and American Airlines.
View the complete list of the airlines served at TUS.
Airport Parking
Short-Term & Long-Term Parking
You can avail parking services at TUS. You can find different parking options at the Tucson International Airport like garage, economy, daily, hourly, covered, and more. The airport features monitors close to the parking lots to keep the waiting drivers informed.
- If you’re looking to park for a short while, the hourly lot is the ideal choice.
- If you need to park for a long time, the garage lot is the best choice.
Off-site Parking
Parking lots are also available for visitors at various off-airport parking located close to the Tucson International Airport. These spaces are very economically priced.
Ground Transport
Passengers have a lot of ground transportation options after they arrive at TUS. The airport offers buses, car rentals, airport shuttles, and more. Passengers can also choose to use cab services like Uber, Taxis, and Lyft.
Car Rentals
Rental Car services are readily available at Tucson Airport. Some of the popular car rental providers are Budget, National, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, and more.
Airport Shuttles
Airport shuttles at are a convenient method to travel to nearby locations. The airport offers many shuttle and van service options to popular hotels and other common locations in Arizona.
Buses & Trains
If you wish to take more economical transportation options, buses and trains are also available at TUS airport.
- Buses mostly depart from the lower-level commercial roadway.
- SunTran Regional Buses are available every half hour on weekdays and every hour on weekends.
- Route 11 of the SunTran services take the road north into midtown all the way to the Tucson Jewish Community Center near River Road.
- The SunTran Route 25 follows the route that is north along Park Avenue to the Laos Transit Center (205 W. Irvington Rd. and Ronstadt Transit Center 215 E)
Amenities & Services
To make your stay worthwhile, Tucson Airport offers passengers many exciting services and amenities, including:
- Restaurants, bars, and restaurants.
- Stores like the Cibo Express Gourmet Market
- Wi-Fi Services at the airport.
- Art exhibitions and installations by artists
- Lounges and Spas.
- Play Areas for Children
Contact Information
Address: 7250 S Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ 85706 USA
Website: http://www.flytucson.com/
Phone: (520) 573 8100
Tucson Airport: A Brief History Timeline
- In 1919, the first municipally owned and operated airport was opened by Tucson.
- The United States Army Air Forces Air Technical Service Command used this airfield during World War II.
- In 1948, a non-profit corporation called the Tucson Airport Authority was created. Its role was to oversee policy decisions and operate the airport.
- On November 15, 1963, a brand new terminal with an international inspection station.
- In 1985, the terminal almost doubled in size owing to a remodeling project.
- In 2008, the terminals, gates, and concourses were re-numbered. In January 2014, a new control tower plan was introduced.
- Finally, in 2016, the Terminal Optimization Program (TOP) was announced to further improve the services of the Tucson Airport.
Maps, Airlines & Amenities
