5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Fast lanes at the TSA area.”
Jenn Reed5★ on Google
Airports / Arizona / TUS
Large airport · TUS
Tucson International Airport.
Tucson, Arizona · 2,643 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
4,523 ratings
2
Operators based
2,643
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Tucson, ArizonaELEV 2,643 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
4,523
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
4
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
2,643
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#15 / 48
Arizona airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 4523 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated AZ fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Tucson International Airport (KTUS / TUS) sits in Tucson, Arizona, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 2,643 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Alpha Air and Marjet Inc base aircraft at TUS. Useful alternates include Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA, 4 nm), Nogales International Airport (OLS, 42 nm), and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field (FHU, 44 nm). TUS offers 2 runways, the longest 10,996-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of TUS vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Morris Air National Guard Base. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TUS, or browse verified operators serving the area.
4 FBOs serve KTUS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Tucson
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAt Atlantic Aviation TUS, we always put the customer first. Our friendly staff will serve all of your needs to ensure that you enjoy your time on the ground. Atlantic TUS provides the standard services you expect from catering to baggage service but we go the extra mile, arranging everything from your tee time at a local golf course to reservations at any one of our preferred restaurants.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Executive Air Tucson
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Million Air Tucson
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAllow Million Air Tucson to impress your most discriminating client. With safety as our highest priority, we partner with your Flight Operations Team with professionalism, friendliness and expertise. We look forward to fueling your quick turns or assisting you with your extended stays. Our state-of-the-art 20,000 sq. ft. hanger can accommodate any aircraft up to a G-V.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7 days a week, 6 AM to 10 PM (line service available 24 hours)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Tucson Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 05:30 am – 10:00 pm (after-hours service available)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Southwest had free wifi for tv and movie watching which I loved.”
Jenn Reed5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Tucson International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KTUS
IATA
TUS
FAA / Local
TUS
Elevation
2,643 ft
Coordinates
32.1150° N · 110.9381° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 2,643 ft, TUS sits lower than 65% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,996 ft
- 12/3010,996 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/227,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,996 ft
TUS's 10,996 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 4nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 42nmOLSNogales International AirportNogales
- 44nmFHUSierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air FieldFort Huachuca / Sierra Vista
- 53nmNOGNogales International AirportNogales
- 78nmDUGBisbee Douglas International AirportDouglas Bisbee
- 80nmAZAMesa Gateway AirportMesa
Location
Open the full mapKTUS · Tucson International Airport · Tucson, AZ
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TUS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 317 nm | 1h 8m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 400 nm | 1h 20m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 471 nm | 1h 30m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 492 nm | 1h 33m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 523 nm | 1h 37m |
| Denver (DEN) | 555 nm | 1h 41m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 652 nm | 1h 55m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 690 nm | 2h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TUS?
- Tucson International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,996 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TUS?
- Tucson International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,996 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at TUS?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Tucson International Airport as a home base, including Alpha Air, Marjet Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Tucson International Airport?
- 4 FBOs serve TUS: Atlantic Aviation Tucson, Executive Air Tucson, Million Air Tucson and Tucson Jet Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to TUS?
- The closest alternate is Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), about 4 nm away, followed by Nogales International Airport (OLS) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TUS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 8m (317 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 20m (400 nm), Aspen about 1h 30m (471 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.