KTUS
Airport
 Tucson Intl
Tucson, Arizona

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 04/18/2024 - 6/13/2024

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:TUS / KTUS
Lat/Lng:32.1170681944, -110.941462806
32-07-01.4455N, 110-56-29.2661W
Estimated by Faa on 10/16/2023
Elevation:2643 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 02/21/2017
Magnetic Variation:09E,(2025), [9E (2024)]
Sectional:PHOENIX
From City:6nm S of Tucson

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:11/1941
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:C
ARTCC:Albuquerque(ZAB)Albuquerque Center
FSS:Prescott FSS(PRC)
NOTAMs and Weather:TUSNOTAM-D service at airport
Pattern Altitude:3443 MSL (800 AGL)
TPA 800 ft AGL Small Aircraft; 1400 ft AGL Large/Heavy Turbojet Aircraft.
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Lights:Sunset-Sunrise
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I C S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 520-295-4089
ATIS:279.65
123.8
520-741-1177 operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Tucson Tower'
(Military is 'Guard Opns')
257.8,118.3,
119.0
Ground:
Contact 'Tucson Ground'
(Military is 'Guard Opns')
348.6,120.025
Clearance:
126.65,326.2
Approach:
Contact 'TUCSON' Approach
119.4 ;Runway 12 286-089 Tus
119.4 ;Runway 30, 066-274 Tus
125.1 ;Runway 12 090-285 Tus
125.1 ;Runway 30 275-065 Tus
269.55 ;Runway 12 090-285 Tus
269.55 ;Runway 30 275-065 Tus
318.1 ;Runway 12 12 286-089 Tus
318.1 ;Runway 30 066-274 Tus
128.5,393.0
Departure:
Contact 'TUCSON' Departure
119.4 ;Runway 12 286-089 Tus
119.4 ;Runway 30, 066-274 Tus
125.1 ;Runway 12 090-285 Tus
125.1 ;Runway 30 275-065 Tus
269.55 ;Runway 12 090-285 Tus
269.55 ;Runway 30 275-065 Tus
318.1 ;Runway 12 12 286-089 Tus
318.1 ;Runway 30 066-274 Tus
Class Freq:
CLASS-C---
119.4 ;Runway 12 286-089 Tus
119.4 ;Runway 30 066-274 Tus
125.1 ;Runway 12 090-285 Tus
125.1 ;Runway 30 275-065 Tus
269.55 ;Runway 12 090-285 Tus
269.55 ;Runway 30 275-065 Tus
318.1 ;Runway 12 286-089 Tus
318.1 ;Runway 30 066-274 Tus
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--ANG COMD POST 138.525
---STAR 119.4 ;RY 12
---STAR 125.1 ;RY 30
---STAR 269.55 ;RY 30
---STAR 318.1 ;RY 12
---DINGO 119.4 ;RY 12
---DINGO 125.1 ;RY 30
---DINGO 269.55 ;RY 30
---DINGO 318.1 ;RY 12
---WLDKT 125.1 ;RY 30
---WLDKT 269.55 ;RY 30
---TUCSON 125.1
---TUCSON 269.55
---BURRO 125.1 ;RY 12
---BURRO 269.55 ;RY 12
---IC 119.4 ;RWY 12 286-089 TUS
---IC 318.1 ;RWY 12 12 286-089 TUS
---DP 125.1
---DP 125.1 ;RY 12
---DP 125.1 ;RY 30
---DP 269.55
---DP 269.55 ;RY 12
---DP 269.55 ;RY 30
Master Airport:U90 (TUCSON TRACON)
Master Provides:Class C

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
A++
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Air Ambulance, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales, Annual Surveying

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA:160
Multi Engine GA:14
Jet GA:161
Helicopter GA:8
Military:73
Total:416

Annual Operations

For year ending:12/31/2022
Commercial Carriers:32436
AirTaxi:17932
Local GA (< 20 miles):24044
Non-local GA:40372
Military Operations:27605
Total:142389

Ownership

Owner:Tucson Airport Authority
7250 South Tucson Blvd, Suite 300
Tucson, Az 85756
520-573-8100
Manager:Danette Bewley
Adam Merrill 520-573-5112.
Tucson Apt Auth 7250 S Tucson Blvd, Suite 300
Tucson, Az 85756
520-573-8190
Airport Operations 520-573-8190.

Runways

Runways:04/22
12/30

Runway 04/22

Length:7000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 02/14/2012
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):72 /F/A/X/T, 72 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength High (represents CBR >e; 13), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 105,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 137,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 230,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 500,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 04 End 22
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):7000 feet6000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):7000 feet7000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):7000 feet6000 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):6150 feet6000 feet
True Alignment:045,(036 Magnetic)225,(216 Magnetic)
Right Hand Pattern: Yes
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:BAK-12B
Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (1500).
BAK-14		 
Displaced Threshold Distance:850' 
Elevation at End:2560.2' MSL2568.8' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:2563.4' MSL 
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:2572.1' MSL2572.4' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 53' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes
Objects:Rr 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mileOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:3:130:1
Object Height:21' AGL40' AGL
Object Distance:270' Along centerline
250' Left of centerline		1400' Along centerline
300' Right of centerline

Runway 12/30

Length:10996 feet
by Faa on 01/03/2018
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):81 /R/B/W/T, 81 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 160,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 200,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 350,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 585,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 12 End 30
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):10996 feet10996 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):10996 feet10996 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):10996 feet10996 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):10996 feet10996 feet
True Alignment:135,(126 Magnetic)315,(306 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DME 
Right Hand Pattern: Yes
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:BAK-14
Bak-14 Bak-12B(B) (1000).		BAK-12B
Bak-14 Bak-12(B) (1215) Hook Bak 12B(B) (128 Ovrn).
BAK-14
Elevation at End:2577.7' MSL2643.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:2598.5' MSL2643.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:73' AGL81' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:TouchdownRollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights 
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes
Objects: Ground
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:50:125:1
Object Height: 8' AGL
Object Distance: 400' Along centerline
500' Right of centerline
Remarks: Caution: Ensure Departure Runway; Do not Mistake for Demol Runway.

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•A30-12/30-Fixed Wing Jet Vstol/Vtol Operations Na. Dstc Rmng Mkrs NE Side.
•Caution: NW Arrival & Departure Do not Mistake Taxiway a for Landing Surface; Taxiway a is N & Parl to Runway 30.
•Ptns Taxiway D not Visible from Air Traffic Control Tower.
•Flight Training 2200-0600 Na Except Prior Permission - 520-573-8190.
•Group V Tax with Inboard Engine only. Trml Ramp Closed to Adg Iv & Abv Wo Prior Permission.
•Air Carrier Use Runway 04/22 & 12/30.
•Arresting Gear Bak-14/Bak-12B Approach End Runway 12 & Bak-14/Bak-12B Approach End Runway 30 Available During ANG Duty Hour; 5 Min Prior Notice.
•Taxiway A5 Limited 70000 Lb or Less.
•Military: ANG Offl Bus only; 72 Hour Prior Permission - D844-6731/C520-295-6731; Fax Extn 6732. Base Operations 1300Z-2300Z Mon-Fri & Drill Wkend 1300Z-2130Z; Closed Otr Wkends, Holiday & Scheduled Off Days. Transient Alert Maintenance Na. Transient Si Fsl only. Contr Fuel Na.
•All Aircraft Use Upper Ant Until Airborne.
•Charter, Sport Team, Cargo & Military Prior Permission - FBO. Landing & Prkg Fee 12500 Lbs & Up.
•Military/Comm/Base Operations Arrival Contact Titan or Puma - ANG Base Operations/Comd Post Frequency.
•Military: Bird Act Phase II in Efct 1 Jul-31 Aug.
•Uscbp Inspection Ramp Rflg Na Except Medium Emergency.
•Gen Info - 520-573-8182.
•Caution: Review Airport Diagram Hot Spot Info.
•Operating Parrot All Sfcs, Pushback & Gate Arrival.
•N Ramp Closed to Wingspan Gtr than 79 ft.
•Txl K Closed to Wingspan Gtr than 104 ft.
•Practice Instrument Approaches, Stop and Taxi Back Landings, Stop and Go Landings, Touch and Go Landings may be Restricted During Certain Times Due to Congestion.

This information is current as of the date at the top of the page. These pages are valid for all US airports, based on information from FAA National Flight Data Center. Weather information is provided based on AvnWx Data Sources. NOTAM information is from FAA's NAIMES data portal.

As with most information on this website, this page is generated based on FAA data, with automatic translations done via computer. You can also directly read the A/FD via the green icon link at the top of the page, which is the FAA text, and sometimes provides a different translation of codes. Please email me (using link at top-right of this page) if you see information which is confusing, misleading, or wrong....Or have suggestions for additions/changes.

Comments from the user community are clearly noted as such this page, are for informational purposes only, may be wrong and/or out-of-date, and must not be used as a sole source for critical decision making. See Privacy Policy and Conditions of Use.