Tucson International (KTUS), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tucson International (KTUS) is a towered, public-use airport in Tucson, Arizona, sitting at 2,643 feet elevation and sharing its runway complex with Air National Guard operations. The field is classified as an ops tier 1 facility with two paved asphalt runways, full-time attendance, and onsite CBP inspection services supported by a USDA compliance agreement. Jet A, 100LL, and A++ fuel are all available on the field.
Runways
Tucson International has two paved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 10,996 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Tucson International has Jet A, 100LL and A++ available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tucson International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tucson International recorded 15,496 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February and March. Business aviation traffic at KTUS concentrates in the winter and early spring months, with the lowest volumes recorded during the summer.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 1,671 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tucson International averages 29.5 days above 90°F in July, 4.8 freeze days in December and 0.1 snow days in February. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 101.2°F, and December the coldest, at 65.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tucson International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Flight training is not available between 2200 and 0600 except with prior permission.
Group V aircraft must taxi using inboard engines only. The terminal ramp is closed to ADG IV and larger aircraft without prior permission.
Military: Air National Guard official business only, requiring 72-hour prior permission arranged through base operations, with a separate fax extension available. Base operations hours are 1300Z-2230Z Monday through Friday and 1300Z-2130Z during drill weekends; the base is closed other weekends, holidays, and scheduled off days. Transient alert maintenance is not available. Transient service is limited to full-service only. Contract fuel is not available.
The north ramp is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 79 feet.
Taxiway K is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 104 feet.
Taxiway C is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet and a tail height greater than 45 feet.
Taxiway A5 is limited to aircraft weighing 70,000 pounds or less.
Charter, sport team, cargo, and military traffic require prior permission arranged through the FBO. A landing and parking fee applies to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds and up.
Caution: aircraft arriving and departing to the northwest should not mistake taxiway A for the landing surface; taxiway A lies north of and parallel to runway 30.
Runway edge lighting spacing exceeds 200 feet at the taxiway intersection on the north and south sides of the runway.
Caution: confirm the departure runway; do not mistake it for the demolished runway.
Arresting gear BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B), rated at 1,500 feet.
Arresting gear BAK-14 and BAK-12B(B), rated at 1,000 feet.
Arresting gear BAK-14 and BAK-12(B), rated at 1,215 feet, with hook BAK-12B(B) rated at 128 feet overrun.
Arresting gear (A gear) BAK-14 and BAK-12B units are located at the approach ends of runway 12, runway 30, and runway 22, and are available during ANG duty hours with 5 minutes prior notice.
Military: bird activity phase II is in effect from July 1 through August 31.
PCR VALUE: 470/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 650/R/A/W/T
Fixed-wing jet VSTOL/VTOL operations are not available. Distance-remaining markers are located on the northeast side.
Portions of taxiway D are not visible from the air traffic control tower.
Use the upper antenna until airborne.
Military and commercial traffic, as well as base operations arrivals, should contact using the call signs Titan or Puma on the ANG base operations or command post frequency.
US CBP inspection ramp refueling is not available except in medical emergencies.
Caution: review the airport diagram for hot spot information.
Operate the parrot system on all surfaces, including pushback and gate arrival.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tucson International has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Davis Monthan AFB (KDMA), 4.19 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTUS
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The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KTUS.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Market practice figures are industry averages, not a specific competitor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at KTUS?
Tucson International operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 12/30 is the primary surface at 10,996 feet long and 150 feet wide, capable of handling the largest business and cargo aircraft. Runway 04/22 provides a secondary option at 7,000 feet long, also 150 feet wide. Both runways are asphalt with no reported unpaved surfaces. The 10,996-foot runway also serves as the airport's longest paved distance figure listed for KTUS.
Is customs clearance available at KTUS?
Yes, CBP inspection services are available onsite at Tucson International, along with a USDA compliance agreement. One remark notes that CBP inspection ramp refueling is not available except in medical emergencies, so operators should plan fuel needs before requesting customs processing. The airport attends all traffic on an ALL / ALL / ALL schedule. Crews arriving from international points should coordinate customs handling in advance given the ramp refueling restriction tied to the inspection area.
Are there wingspan or weight restrictions on ramps and taxiways at Tucson International?
Yes, Tucson International lists several size-based restrictions across its movement areas. The north ramp is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 79 feet, and taxiway K is closed to wingspan greater than 104 feet. Taxiway C is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet or a tail height greater than 45 feet. Taxiway A5 is limited to aircraft weighing 70,000 pounds or less. Group V aircraft are restricted to taxiing with inboard engines only at KTUS.
When is Tucson International's business aviation traffic busiest during the year?
Business aviation traffic at Tucson International, per FAA TFMSC data, peaks in the winter and early spring months. March recorded 1,671 operations and February 1,610, while November and December also showed elevated counts near 1,540 to 1,560. Traffic drops sharply through the summer, with July at 824 operations and June at 951, the lowest points of the year. This pattern reflects a clear seasonal concentration at KTUS toward the cooler months rather than a flat annual distribution.
Does military activity affect operations at Tucson International?
Yes, Tucson International shares its field with Air National Guard operations, and several remarks reflect this. ANG official business requires a 72-hour prior permission request, and base operations run 1300Z-2230Z Monday through Friday with limited drill weekend hours; the base is closed other weekends, holidays, and scheduled off days. Transient alert maintenance and contract fuel are not available for military traffic. A bird activity phase II advisory is also in effect from July 1 through August 31 at KTUS.