KTUS

VFR

TUCSON INTL

TUCSON · ARIZONA

Elev
2,643'
Longest RWY
10,996'12/30
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KTUS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
3,443'
MSL · field 2,643' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KTUS

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KTUS 272053Z 22004KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02611022 57019
Wind
220° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,597 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM S
VFR sectional
PHOENIX
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 3,443 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAB · ALBUQUERQUE
NOTAM facility
TUS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANETTE BEWLEY
Address
TUCSON APT AUTH 7250 S TUCSON BLVD, SUITE 300, TUCSON AZ 85756

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC
PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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220° · 4 kt
RWY 22
216°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 216° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,443 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30126° / 306°10,996 ftASPH30 R
04/22Favored36° / 216°7,000 ftASPH22 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1210,996'10,996'10,996'10,996'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
3010,996'10,996'10,996'10,996'PAPI 4-box left(3°)8', gnd, 400' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 25
047,000'7,000'7,000'6,150'21', rr, 270' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 3
226,000'7,000'6,000'6,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 12
LD · CAT I
TUS
111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 12
KTUS · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA++
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • General information phone number is 520-573-8182.Show FAA
  • Military: Air National Guard official business only; 72 hour prior permission required at D844-6731 or C520-295-6731; fax extension 6732. Base operations are 1300Z to 2230Z Monday through Friday and drill weekend 1300Z to 2130Z; closed other weekends, holidays, and scheduled off days. Transient alert maintenance is not available. Transient service is fuel only. Contract fuel is not available.Show FAA
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection ramp refueling is not available except for medical emergencies.Show FAA
  • Group V aircraft taxi with inboard engine only. Terminal ramp is closed to Airplane Design Group IV and above without prior permission required.Show FAA
  • Flight training is not authorized from 2200 to 0600 except with prior permission required at 520-573-8190.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A5 is limited to 70,000 pounds or less.Show FAA
  • Military, commercial, and base operations arrivals contact Titan or Puma at Air National Guard base operations and command post frequency.Show FAA
  • North ramp is closed to wingspan greater than 79 feet.Show FAA
  • Military bird activity phase two is in effect from 1 July to 31 August.Show FAA
  • Operator Parrot handles all surfaces, pushback, and gate arrivals.Show FAA
  • Arresting gear BAK-14 and BAK-12B are available at approach end of runway 12, BAK-14 and BAK-12B at approach end of runway 30, and BAK-14 and BAK-12B at approach end of runway 22 during Air National Guard duty hours with 5 minute prior notice.Show FAA
  • Taxiway K is closed to wingspan greater than 104 feet.Show FAA
  • Caution: Northwest arrivals and departures do not mistake taxiway A for landing surface; taxiway A is north and parallel to runway 30.Show FAA
  • Use the upper antenna until airborne.Show FAA
  • Portions of taxiway D are not visible from the tower.Show FAA
  • Charter, sport team, cargo, and military require prior permission from the FBO. Landing and parking fees apply for aircraft 12,500 pounds and up.Show FAA
  • Caution: Review airport diagram hot spot information.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Pavement classification rating value is 470 flexible all-wheel single tandem.Show FAA
  • 12/30Pavement classification rating value is 650 rigid all-wheel tandem.Show FAA
  • 12/30Fixed wing jet vertical short takeoff and landing and vertical takeoff and landing operations are not authorized. Distance remaining markers are on the northeast side.Show FAA
  • 12/30Runway 12/30 exceeds 200 feet spacing at taxiway intersection on north and south side of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30Caution: ensure departure runway; do not mistake for demolished runway.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 12_BAK-14BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) arresting systems are available with 1000 feet length.Show FAA
  • 30_BAK-12BThe airport has BAK-14 and BAK-12(B) arresting devices. The hook for BAK-12(B) is located 128 feet overrun and the device is at 1215 feet.Show FAA
  • 04_BAK-12BBAK-14 and BAK-12B(B) arresting systems are available with 1500 feet length.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level for small aircraft and 1400 feet above ground level for large or heavy turbojet aircraft.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAdam Merrill can be contacted at 520-573-5112.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KTUS

Answer card
ICAO
KTUS
Name
TUCSON INTL
Location
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Elevation
2,643 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,443 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 10,996 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
30
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Tucson Intl is in Tucson, Arizona. The field elevation is 2,643 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 10,996 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. One ILS is published for runway 12. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 3,443 ft MSL.

On the field, Atlantic Aviation carries 100LL and Jet A. Tucson Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Executive Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. For a first-time arrival, this is a busy Class C airport in a large metro area. Expect controlled traffic flow and plan to get the current ATIS before calling approach or tower. The published remarks also matter here. Flight training is not authorized from 2200 to 0600 without prior permission. The north ramp is closed to wingspans greater than 79 feet. Some military and ramp access items are restricted. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if your operation is anything out of the ordinary.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTUS?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 3,443 ft MSL at KTUS.
How many runways does Tucson Intl have?
KTUS has 2 asphalt runways. Runway 12/30 is the longest at 10,996 ft.
Does KTUS have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 12.
Is Tucson Intl towered?
Yes. The control tower is open 24 hours.
Which FBOs are on the field at KTUS?
Atlantic Aviation, Tucson Jet Center, Million Air and Executive Air are on the field. Atlantic carries 100LL and Jet A. The other three carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there any flight training restrictions at KTUS?
Yes. Flight training is not authorized from 2200 to 0600 unless you have prior permission. The published remarks give the airport phone number for that coordination.
Can large aircraft use the north ramp at Tucson Intl?
The north ramp is closed to wingspans greater than 79 ft. Group V aircraft also taxi with the inboard engine only. Verify your handling plan before arrival.
Are there any special operational limits for runway 12/30?
Yes. Fixed wing jet VTOL and STOVL operations are not authorized on 12/30. The runway also has distance remaining markers on the northeast side.

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