Tucson International Airport (KTUS)

Tucson, United States · North America

By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot

ICAO

KTUS

IATA

TUS

City

Tucson

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

2,643 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

32.1161, -110.9410

Overview

Southern Arizona airport with year-round flying weather near Davis-Monthan AFB boneyard.

Current Weather at KTUS

Pilots flying into or out of Tucson International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current TAF

TAF KTUS 161032Z 1611/1706 10012G22KT P6SM SKC FM161200 11020G39KT P6SM SKC WS020/11050KT FM161500 11038G49KT 6SM BLDU SKC FM162300 12030G42KT 6SM BLDU FEW250

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Tucson International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KTUS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KTUS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tucson. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Tucson International Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Tucson International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KTUS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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