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KTUS Tucson International Airport
Tucson, Arizona, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 09 FEBRUARY 2012

Location

FAA Identifier: TUS
Lat/Long: 32-06-57.9000N / 110-56-27.7000W
32-06.965000N / 110-56.461667W
32.1160833 / -110.9410278
(estimated)
Elevation: 2643 ft. / 805.6 m (surveyed)
Variation: 12E (1995)
From city: 6 miles S of TUCSON, AZ
Time zone: UTC -7 (year round; does not observe DST)
Zip code: 85706

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 11/1941
Sectional chart: PHOENIX
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: ALBUQUERQUE CENTER
FSS: PRESCOTT FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: TUS (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude: 3443 ft. MSL
TPA 800 FT AGL SMALL ACFT; 1400 FT AGL LARGE/HEAVY TURBOJET ACFT.
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: no
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
REIL RY 29L & RY 29R DALGT HRS ONLY.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Landing fee: yes
Fire and rescue: ARFF index C
International operations: international airport of entry

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 123.8(520) 279.65
WX ASOS: PHONE 520-889-7236
TUCSON GROUND: 124.4 348.6
TUCSON TOWER: 118.3 257.8 119.0
TUCSON APPROACH: 119.4(RY 11 286-089) 119.4(RY 29 066-274) 125.1(RWY 11 090-285) 125.1(RWY 29 275-065) 128.5
TUCSON DEPARTURE: 119.4(RY 11 286-089) 119.4(RY 29 066-274) 125.1(RWY 11 090-285) 125.1(RWY 29 275-065)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 126.65 326.2
741-1177: 123.8(520)
ANG COMD POST: 138.525
CLASS C: 119.4(RY 29 066-274) 125.1(RWY 11 090-285) 125.1(RWY 29 275-065)
CLASS C IC: 119.4(RY 11 286-089)
EMERG: 121.5 243.0
WX AWOS-3 at RYN (12 nm W): 133.35 (520-578-0269)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
TUSr301/1.8TUCSON VORTAC116.0012E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
RYAN085/11.333812ERYN .-. -.-- -.
ROBLES071/21.522012ERBJ .-. -... .---
MARANA130/22.624512EAVQ .- ...- --.-

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
Parking: tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen: HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 11L/29R

Dimensions: 10996 x 150 ft. / 3352 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 160.0
Double wheel: 200.0
Double tandem: 350.0, FAA GWT EVALUATION DC-10-10 315000 LBS; DC-10-30/40 400000 LBS; L-1011-1 325000 LBS & L-1011-100/200 340000 LBS.
Dual double tandem: 585.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 11L  RUNWAY 29R
Latitude: 32-07.402172N32-06.119415N
Longitude: 110-56.874717W110-55.369095W
Elevation: 2578.0 ft.2643.0 ft.
Gradient: 0.7% UP0.5% DOWN
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 123 magnetic, 135 true303 magnetic, 315 true
Markings: precision, in good conditionnonprecision
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdown
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILS/DME
Obstructions: none8 ft. gnd, 400 ft. from runway, 500 ft. right of centerline, 25:1 slope to clear

Runway 11R/29L

Dimensions: 8408 x 75 ft. / 2563 x 23 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 120.0
Double wheel: 140.0
Double tandem: 220.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 11R  RUNWAY 29L
Latitude: 32-07.326193N32-06.345320N
Longitude: 110-56.979097W110-55.827642W
Elevation: 2573.7 ft.2628.8 ft.
Gradient: 0.7% UP0.6% DOWN
Traffic pattern: rightleft
Runway heading: 123 magnetic, 135 true303 magnetic, 315 true
Displaced threshold: 1410 ft.no
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: none37 ft. pole, lighted, 1400 ft. from runway, 350 ft. left of centerline, 32:1 slope to clear

Runway 3/21

Dimensions: 7000 x 150 ft. / 2134 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 105.0
Double wheel: 137.0
Double tandem: 230.0, FAA GWT EVALUATION DC-10-10 300000 LBS; DC-10-30/40 375000 LBS; L-1011-1 310000 LBS & L-1011-100/200 315000 LBS.
Dual double tandem: 500.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 3  RUNWAY 21
Latitude: 32-07.030023N32-07.845640N
Longitude: 110-57.542430W110-56.582600W
Elevation: 2560.2 ft.2569.0 ft.
Gradient: 0.2%0.2%
Traffic pattern: leftright
Runway heading: 033 magnetic, 045 true213 magnetic, 225 true
Displaced threshold: 841 ft.no
Declared distances: TORA:7000 TODA:7000 ASDA:7000 LDA:6160TORA:6000 TODA:7000 ASDA:6000 LDA:6000
Markings: basic, in good conditionbasic, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: yes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 21 ft. rr, 270 ft. from runway, 250 ft. left of centerline, 3:1 slope to clear
APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DSPLCD THR.		none

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
TUCSON APT AUTH 7005 S PLUMER
TUCSON, AZ 85706
Phone 520-573-8100
AS AGENT FOR CITY OF TUCSON.
Manager: BONNIE ALLIN
TUCSON APT AUTH 7005 S PLUMER
TUCSON, AZ 85706
Phone 520-573-8100
AIRPORT OPERATIONS DATA CONTACT FRANK SCHMOTZER.

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 302
Single engine airplanes: 167
Multi engine airplanes: 31
Jet airplanes: 11
Helicopters: 21
Military aircraft: 72
    
Aircraft operations: avg 421/day *
31% transient general aviation
23% commercial
19% local general aviation
15% air taxi
12% military
* for 12-month period ending 16 May 2011

Additional Remarks

- ACFT DEPG RWY 11R REQD TO ATTAIN AT LEAST 400' AGL PRIOR TO STARTING TURN.
- B747 ACFT TAXI WITH INBOARD ENGINES ONLY.
- PORTIONS OF TWY D NOT VISIBLE FROM ATCT DUE TO HANGARS.
- TWY T - GENERAL AVIATION TWY, 30,000 LBS OR LESS.
- ANG: JUMP START ACFT CTC ANG CMD POST 520-295-6371 20 MIN PRIOR TO ARR.
- ANG: PPR DSN 844-6371, C520-295-6371, FAX EXTN 6374.
- ANG: BASE OPS OPR 1300-2400Z++MON-FRI EXC HOL.
- AIR CARRIERS USE RY 11L/29R.
- RY 11R/29L RESTRICTED TO ACFT WITH WING SPAN LESS THAN 73 FT & LNDG SPEED LESS THAN 120 KNOTS.
- SERVICE-A-GEAR: BAK-12B IN RWY 11L OVERRUN HAS 850' RUN OUT.
- HELICOPTER OPNS LCTD SOUTH OF RY 11R/29L & WEST OF TWY A13.
- TWY A5 LMTD TO 70,000 LBS OR LESS.
- RY 11L/29R HAS DSTC REMAINING MKS ON NE SIDE. RY 03/21 HAS DSTC REMAINING MKRS ON SE SIDE.
- NO B-747 TRNG EXCP PPR; NO FLT TRNG 2200-0600 EXCP PPR; CALL FLIGHTLINE OFFICE 520-573-8128.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 9 February 2012 at 0901Z and 8 March 2012 at 0900Z.
 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
DINGO FIVE   download (236KB)
ZONNA ONE (RNAV)   download (224KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 11L   download (568KB)
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 11L **CHANGED**   download (397KB)
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 29R **CHANGED**   download (386KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 03   download (382KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 11R   download (402KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 21   download (400KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 29L   download (434KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 11L   download (424KB)
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 29R   download (411KB)
LOC/DME BC RWY 29R   download (504KB)
VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 29R   download (472KB)
VOR OR TACAN RWY 11L   download (495KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (19KB)
 
Departure Procedures
BURRO TWO (RNAV)   download (213KB)
TUCSON SEVEN   download (426KB)
WLDKT ONE (RNAV)   download (164KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (59KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KDMA - Davis Monthan Air Force Base (4 nm NE)
KRYN - Ryan Field Airport (12 nm W)
KAVQ - Marana Regional Airport (23 nm NW)
KOLS - Nogales International Airport (42 nm S)
KFHU - Sierra Vista Municipal Airport-Libby Army Airfield (44 nm SE)
  
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 12-Feb-2012
 Local
(UTC-7)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:4513:45
Sunrise07:1014:10
Sunset18:0601:06
Evening civil twilight18:3101:31

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  12-Feb-2012 19:28:24
Local (UTC-7)  12-Feb-2012 12:28:24
 
METAR
KTUS 121853Z 22011G17KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP108 T01830000
KDMA 
5nm NE 		121855Z AUTO 24010G17KT 190V250 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP110 T01721005 $
KRYN 
12nm W 		121845Z 21013G17KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2993
TAF
KTUS 121730Z 1218/1318 28012KT P6SM SCT070 FM122000 28014G22KT P6SM SCT070 FM130300 28008KT P6SM FEW070 FM130700 16006KT P6SM SCT200
KDMA 
5nm NE 		1213/1319 22009KT 9999 SCT200 QNH2987INS BECMG 1217/1218 23012KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2980INS BECMG 1221/1222 27010G20KT 9999 SCT100 BKN200 QNH2977INS BECMG 1301/1302 28009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2982INS BECMG 1305/1306 14009KT 9999 SKC QNH2992INS BECMG 1318/1319 23009KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS T19/1223Z T03/1314Z LIMITED METWATCH 1213 TIL 1221
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Million Air Tucson UNICOM 122.95
520-445-6300
toll-free 1-800-360-5746
[web site]
[email]		 Allow 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. Our experienced CSRs will ensure your ground transportation is waiting ramp side and your catering is beautifully presented. From safety to our luxury crew cars, Million Air Tucson is ready to serve you with an array of safety, service and style. Visit us today.
 
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Chevron
100LL Jet A
FS $6.64 $5.58 
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Premier Aviation UNICOM 122.95
520-889-6327
toll-free 1-800-274-8451
[web site]
[email]		 At Premier Aviation promise nothing below excellence. Our entire team focuses primarily on your safety, as well as making sure your stay here goes as smooth as possible. Our services include Aviation fuel, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, Aircraft painting and Aircraft interiors.
 
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Chevron
100LL Jet A
FS $6.04 $5.04 
SS $5.75 --- 
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Tucson Jet Center formerly Ratliff Aviation UNICOM 122.95
520-746-1411
[web site]
[email]		 Tucson Jet Center is Tucson's friendlist full service FBO.New State of art facility with all the amenties both passengers and flight crews enjoy.
 
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100LL Jet A
FS $6.04 $5.05 
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 Tucson Executive Terminal
 UNICOM 122.95
520-573-8128
toll-free 1-800-758-1874
[web site]
[email]		 Airport management, Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, GPU / Power cart, Passenger terminal and lounge, Catering, Pilot supplies, ...
 
U.S. Customs Service   WSI Pilotbrief   FAA Authorized Chart Agent   Wireless Internet Access  
 
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Chevron
100LL Jet A
FS $5.69 $5.21 
 Updated 07-Feb-2012
  
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 Bombardier Aerospace
 520-746-5234
520-746-5600
[email]		 Aviation fuel, Oxygen service, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), GPU / Power cart, Passenger terminal and lounge, Aircraft manufacturer, Aircraft maintenance, ...
 
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Jet A
FS $5.43 
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 Atlantic Aviation
 520-889-0593
toll-free 1-800-889-0593
[web site]
[email]		 Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Passenger terminal and lounge, Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, Aviation accessories, ...
 
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Texaco
100LL Jet A
FS $7.07 $6.27 
 Updated 10-Feb-2012
  
   5 read write
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Where to Eat: Catering, Restaurants, Food shops

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Distance Comments
Jonathans Jet Catering 480-359-5538
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[email]		 Catering

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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Tucson International Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Tucson International Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KTUS have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
RADISSON SUITES HOTEL TUCSON AIRPORT 0.8 59-104
HYATT PLACE TUCSON AIRPORT 0.8 71-114
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT TUCSON AIRPORT 1.2 93-199
CLARION HOTEL TUCSON AIRPORT 0.9 69-80
LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES TUCSON AIRPORT 0.8 49-75
BEST WESTERN LAS BRISAS HOTEL - TUCSON AIRPORT 0.8 76-139
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON TUCSON UNIVERSITY PLAZA 8.3 65-110
LA QUINTA INN TUCSON EAST 8.8 44-62
LA QUINTA INN TUCSON DOWNTOWN 6.7 45-72
QUALITY INN GREEN VALLEY 17.3 70-75
RADISSON SUITES TUCSON 9.7 74-104
COMFORT SUITESTUCSON AIRPORT 0.8 59-60
TUCSON DAYS INN CONVENTION CTR 7.4 36-55
HOWARD JOHNSON INN - TUCSON DOWNTOWN 6.8 32-38
 

Other hotels near Tucson International Airport

Miles Price ($)
HAMPTON INN - TUCSON AIRPORT 0.8 55-89
FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT TUCSON AT THE AIRPORT 0.8 67-119
COUNTRY INN STES TUCSON AIRPORT 1.1 51-79
DESERT DIAMOND CASINO AND HOTEL 1.2 82-350
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT TUCSON AIRPORT 1.2 99-129
STAYBRIDGE SUITES TUCSON AIRPORT 1.2 
TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT TUCSON AIRPORT 1.3 69-109

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport. 		    

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5 in Green Valley
 

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