FAA cycle effective May 14, 2026
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Current Weather
Nearby Attractions
Richie's Cafe offers a casual dining experience with great views of airplanes at Ryan Field, serving hearty breakfast options like the Pig-Out Breakfast and breakfast burritos.
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti, the giant saguaro, protected by Saguaro National Park. Experience these majestic plants silhouetted by a magnificent desert sunset.
Discover the ultimate aerial getaway to Saguaro National Park, where the towering sentinels of the Sonoran Desert await just minutes from the runway. Your journey begins with a scenic descent into Tucson International Airport (TUS), offering travelers seamless flight connections and immediate access to the park’s two distinct districts. Divided by the city of Tucson, the western Tucson Mountain District boasts dense cactus forests and ancient petroglyphs along the rustic Bajada Loop Drive, while the eastern Rincon Mountain District features the paved, panoramic Cactus Forest Loop Drive. Ideal for a quick weekend fly-and-drive escape, this park delivers dramatic desert landscapes, vibrant spring blooms, and unforgettable southwestern sunsets. Simply touch down, grab a rental vehicle, and immerse yourself in an iconic American landscape.
Runway Information
Runway 06L/24R
Dimensions
4900 x 75 ft
Surface
ASPH
Edge Lighting
MED
Treatment
NONE
Runway 06R/24L
PrimaryDimensions
5500 x 75 ft
Surface
ASPH
Edge Lighting
MED
Treatment
NONE
Runway 15/33
Dimensions
4010 x 75 ft
Surface
ASPH
Edge Lighting
MED
Treatment
NONE
Airport Sketch
Services
Fuel Types
100LL, A
Airframe Repair
MAJOR
Powerplant Repair
MAJOR
Landing Fee
No
Fuel prices not yet available
Communications
Tower
120.35 / 125.8
Ground
118.2
CTAF
125.8
ATIS
133.35
ARTCC
ZAB
Flight Service Station
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Charts & Documents
Airport Diagram
FAA airport/taxi diagram
Chart Supplement
Additional airport information
Airport Notes
RWY 06L & 06R CALM WIND RWY; AFTN WIND MAY FAVOR RWY 24L & 24R. USE LNDG LGTS IN PAT. FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC TUCSON APCH AT 520-829-6121. WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT PAPI RWY 06R, 06L, & 24R; VASI RWY 24L; MIRL RWY 06R/24L & 15/33 - CTAF. 520-245-5766; 520-573-8188/8179/8108. SELF SVC H24 WITH CREDIT CARD. 0800-1700; AFT HR SVC FEE - 520-744-7474. CLSD WHEN ATCT CLSD. FQT ILS PRACTICE APCHS. PAPI UNUSBL BYD 4.9 NM.
Operations
Segmented Circle
Yes
Lighting
WG
Tower Hours
0600-2000
Location & Coordinates
Latitude
32.14221111
32.1422111°
Longitude
-111.17457916
-111.1745792°
Elevation
2,418 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation
12
Sectional Chart
PHOENIX
Contact Information
Airport Manager
DANETTE BEWLEY
520-573-8100
7250 S. TUCSON BLVD, SUITE 300, TUCSON, AZ 85756
Owner
CITY OF TUCSON ARPT AUTHORITY
520-573-8100
7250 S. TUCSON BLVD. SUITE 300, TUCSON, AZ 85756