Tucson International Airport (KTUS)
Large airport · Tucson, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTUS |
| IATA | TUS |
| Elevation | 2,643 ft (806 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°6'54" W 110°56'17" 32.11500, -110.93805 |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 10,996 ft (3352 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tucson International Airport at a glance
Tucson International Airport is a large airport in Tucson, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as TUS. The field elevation of 2,643 ft (806 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTUS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 10,996 ft (3352 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTUS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Tucson International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Monthan Air Force Base | KDMA | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Nogales International Airport | KOLS | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field | KFHU | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Nogales International Airport | MMNG | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Bisbee Douglas International Airport | KDUG | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tucson International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,643 ft field elevation of Tucson International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Tucson International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tucson International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tucson International Airport is KTUS, and its IATA code is TUS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tucson International Airport above sea level?
Tucson International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,643 feet (806 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tucson International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.1150, -110.9381 — in Tucson, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Davis Monthan Air Force Base, about 8 km away.
Does KTUS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTUS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Tucson International Airport?
Tucson International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,996 ft (3352 m) with a ASP surface.