Main terminal, upper level
Departures level with airline check-in counters. The Concourse B entrance is at the west end and the Concourse A entrance is at the east end.
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Tucson, Arizona KTUS #77 US airport by passengers
About 8 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, off Tucson Boulevard. The terminal is open 24 hours.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 76°F Observed 3 h ago
- Late departures
- 20.4%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
- No recent reportsAdd yours
TUS at a glance
Tucson International has two active concourses, A and B, with a single main terminal in front of them. Concourse B is at the west end and serves Alaska, American and Delta. Concourse A is at the east end and serves Southwest, Sun Country, United and Frontier.
The concourses are not connected after security, so you pass through the TSA checkpoint for your own concourse. Sun Tran Route 25 is fare-free to downtown, free Wi-Fi covers the terminal, and a 24/7 military lounge sits near baggage claim.
Main airlines: Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, Sun Country and United serve Tucson, and the airport also lists Frontier at its Concourse A gates. Check your airline for the current schedule.
FAA delay status for TUS
The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at TUS right now.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 4 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.
Current conditions at TUS
VFR
76°F24°C
Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.
- Wind
- 140° 3 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ mi
- Clouds
- Clear
- Ceiling
- None
- Pressure
- 29.82 inHg
METARMETAR KTUS 101153Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP047 60000 T02440117 10278 20244 58007
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 3 h ago.
Active weather alerts
- Wind AdvisoryWind Advisory issued October 10 at 3:37AM MST until October 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Full weather, TAF, forecast and runways →
On-time performance at TUS
Based on 4,488 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.
20.4%Departures late
25.6%Arrivals late
0.65%Cancelled
15.8 minAverage departure delay
| Airline | Departures | Late |
|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 1,994 | 17.9% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,101 | 27.1% |
| American Airlines | 775 | 24.1% |
| Delta Air Lines | 196 | 8.2% |
| United Airlines | 184 | 15.8% |
| Envoy Air | 134 | 9.0% |
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
Late departures by month
Terminals
Main terminal, lower level
Baggage claim, ground transportation and the Sun Tran stop in front of the terminal.
Concourse B (gates B1-B11)
Alaska, American and Delta. The airport lists Delta at B1, B2 and B4, and American at B8 to B11. Gates can change.
Concourse A (gates A1-A9)
Southwest, Sun Country, United and Frontier. The airport lists Sun Country at A2, Southwest at A3, A4 and A6, and United at A5 and A7 to A9. Gates can change.
Concourse C
The C gates have their own checkpoint, which opens only when flights are scheduled from that area. Most travelers do not use it.
Moving between terminals
Concourses A and B are not connected after the security checkpoints. To move between them you would have to leave the secure area and go through the other checkpoint, so check your gate before you join a security line.
Getting to and from TUS
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Bus
Sun Tran Route 25 (and Route 11)
Fare-free service from the stop in front of the terminal, on the first pedestrian island after baggage claim. Route 25 runs to the Laos Transit Center in about 25 minutes and to downtown Tucson in about 40 minutes. Confirm the current schedule with Sun Tran.
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Shuttle
Economy lot shuttle
The Economy lots run courtesy shuttles about every 15 to 20 minutes, around the clock, to the terminal.
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Rideshare
Terminal curb
Rideshare pick-up and drop-off have their own areas near the terminal. The airport lists a pick-up fee and a drop-off fee of $4 each per trip, effective July 2026.
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Taxi
Taxi area at the terminal
Taxis use the designated area at the terminal. Follow airport signs.
Tips for TUS
- Hotel shuttle hours are limited. La Quinta's runs from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Baymont's from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a dawn flight, book the hotel with the shuttle hours that match your departure, or use a rideshare.
- Tucson does not observe daylight saving time, so flight times can look different from the rest of the country in the winter. Check the time on your boarding pass.
- Sun Tran Route 25 is fare-free, so you can get to downtown without paying a bus fare.
- The terminal is open 24 hours, but the checkpoints are closed overnight. Travelers who stay the night must stay in the public landside area until checkpoints open.
- Some nearby hotels offer free airport shuttles. Confirm the shuttle hours and pick-up point with each hotel before you book.
Frequently asked questions
Are the concourses at Tucson connected?
No. Concourses A and B are not connected after security, so you would have to leave the secure area and go through the other checkpoint.
Which concourse is my airline in?
Alaska, American and Delta use Concourse B at the west end. Southwest, Sun Country, United and Frontier use Concourse A at the east end. Check your boarding pass because gates can change.
Is there a bus from Tucson airport to downtown?
Yes. Sun Tran Route 25 is fare-free. It reaches the Laos Transit Center in about 25 minutes and downtown in about 40 minutes.
How much is parking at Tucson airport?
The airport lists $15 per day for the daily (terminal) lot and $6 per day for Economy, effective July 1, 2026. Reservations carry a $2 non-refundable fee. Check the parking page for current hourly and garage rates.
Does Tucson airport have a USO or a lounge?
The airport has no commercial airline lounges. It has a 24/7 Military Lounge near baggage carousel 4 for active-duty and retired military personnel and their families.
Is there CLEAR or TSA PreCheck at Tucson?
The airport's TSA page describes PreCheck lanes. Confirm lane availability on tsa.gov. CLEAR availability was not confirmed on the airport pages I checked, so check clearme.com before you travel.
Is Wi-Fi free at Tucson airport?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi covers the terminal. Accept the sign-in page when you connect.
How busy is TUS?
About 1,891,548 passengers boarded flights at Tucson International Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 77 among US airports.
How often are flights late at TUS?
Over May 2026 to July 2026, 20.4% of departures at TUS left 15 or more minutes late, and 0.65% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).
Guide content last reviewed October 8, 2026. Report a correction