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International Airport in Tucson, United States, Airport Code
TUS
International Airport Tucson Information
Introduction
Tucson Airport (TUS), located 12 miles south of Tucson, Arizona, has been in operation for over 80 years. Serving more than three and a half million passengers annually, Tucson Airport has an average of 75 daily departures to over 120 destinations. Thirteen scheduled airlines serve the terminals of Tucson Airport.
Traveler services at the Tucson Airport include food and beverage outlets, cash machines, rest rooms, meeting rooms, banking services, facilities for the disabled, and lost and found counters. Special assistance is available throughout the Tucson Airport for handicapped persons. Featured facilities for business include meeting rooms, telephone facilities, office automation equipment, and personal services such as insurance coverage and mailing services.
Ground transportation options at Tucson Airport are rental cars, shared-ride vans, taxis, hotel shuttles, and the city bus. Parking facilities are available as short-term and long-term parking opposite the terminal building of the Tucson Airport.
Tucson World Airport Guide provides you with access to a complete selection of Tucson airport hotels. Utilize the discounts offered directly from the hotel, with the assurance of secure booking. Extra services include airport car rental, airport car parking and flights to and from Tucson airport.
International Airport Tucson Terminal Information
Terminals
The terminal complex of Tucson International Airport (TUS) consists of the west and east concourse, collectively featuring 26 boarding gates for both domestic and international flight passengers. Terminal facilities available at Tucson International Airport (TUS) include restaurants, fast food outlets, coffee shops, gift shops, clothing stores, accessory shops, ATMs, airport information centers, lost and found office, business services, postal services, shoeshine stand and public telephones.
Shopping
Gift Shops
The Paradies Shop, Desert House, Sue Venir and PGA Tour Shop are available in both concourses for travelers looking for any special gift or souvenir.
Restaurants and Bars
A variety of restaurants, fast food outlets and snack bars are located throughout the terminal, offering convenient dining options for travelers.
Business Services
Fax and Photocopying
The airport information centers located in the baggage claim area and the lost and found office located in the ticketing level provide fax and photocopying services.
Post
Mailboxes and stamps are available on the east concourse of the terminal.
Currency Exchange and ATMs
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
ATMs are located inside the central lobby of the Tucson International Airport terminal complex.
Extra Traveler Facilities
Airline Lounges
Tucson International Airport (TUS) features the Military Lounge, available for the use of current or retired military personnel.
Tourist Information
Airport Information Centers located in the baggage claim areas provide information for tourists.
Medical Facilities
Emergency medical facilities are available by dialing 911 from any of the in-house telephones.
Disabled Facilities
TDD telephones are located inside the airport information centers and payphones with TDD facilities are available throughout the terminal. Wheelchairs are provided by the respective airlines. A handicap accessible restroom is located next to the terminal gallery.
International Airport Tucson Airline Information
Airlines
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is served by 11 major airlines, serving 16 nonstop destinations and connecting 121 destinations throughout the nation and worldwide.
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is served by seven rental car companies including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Rental car counters and the three story rental car parking garage are located directly adjacent to the central terminal.
International Airport Tucson Car Parking
Airport Car Parking
Parking options at Tucson International Airport (TUS) include terminal parking for short term and long term parking of vehicles and the Park '˜N Save lot for economy parking.
Short term Parking
Short term parking is available directly adjoining the lower level of the terminal.
Long term Parking
Long term parking is located behind the short term parking lot, with the entrance on Airport Drive.
Park '˜N Save
Park 'N Save is located on Corona Drive between South Tucson Boulevard and South Country Club This economy parking lot is secure, lighted, and patrolled by police guards. 24-hour shuttle service operates frequently between the parking lot and the terminal.
International Airport Tucson Ground Transportation
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation options for travelers arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS) include shared ride vans, taxis, hotel shuttles and the city bus.
Shared Ride Vans
Shared-ride van service is available through Arizona Stagecoach. Transportation is provided to hotels, resorts, the University of Arizona and business or residential destinations.
Taxis
Taxis are parked in front of the terminal, on the commercial roadway on the lower level.
Hotel Shuttles
Some hotels offer courtesy shuttle transportation between the hotel and airport terminal.
City Bus
Sun Tran, the public transportation system of Tucson, provides service between downtown Tucson and the airport terminal. Bus schedules and other information is available at the airport information centers.
International Airport Tucson Airport Security
Security
Introduction
Increased security measures are in operation in US airports. Information on what passengers are permitted and forbidden to take aboard is available to download here from the Transportation Security Administration (English version pdf) - http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=183&content=09000519800720a4.
The lost and found office of the airport is located in the central area of the ticketing level.
Help for stranded travelers:
Airport Information Centers are located in the baggage claim areas, providing traveler assistance.
International Airport Tucson Extra Facilities
International Airport Tucson Maps and Directions
Tucson International Airport, Arizona Map
Tucson Area Map
Maps and Directions
From Downtown
Take Campbell Avenue which turns into Kino Parkway south of Broadway. Follow road signs to Benson Highway, which leads to Tucson Boulevard and the airport entrance.
From East Side
Take Kolb Road south to Valencia. Travel west on Valencia to Tucson Boulevard, turn south to airport entrance.
From Midtown
Take Alvernon south to where it merges with Palo Verde. Continue south on Palo Verde to Valencia. Travel west on Valencia to Tucson Boulevard and turn south to airport entrance.
From South
Take Interstate 19 north to Valencia. Exit on eastbound Valencia and continue east to Tucson Boulevard and turn south to airport entrance.
From Northwest
Take Interstate 10 east to South Kino Parkway Exit. Follow road signs, which lead to Tucson Boulevard and the airport entrance.
From South Eastern Arizona
Take Interstate 10 west to Valencia Exit 267. Exit on westbound Valencia and continue west to Tucson Boulevard and turn south to airport entrance.
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ADDRESS Tucson International Airport
Tucson Airport Authority
7005 South Plumer Avenue
Tucson
Arizona 85706
USA
Number of Terminals: 1
Telephone: 520 573 8000
Fax: 520 573 8008
E-mail: info@tucsonairport.org
Website: www.tucsonairport.org
Time Zone: GMT - 7
Location: The airport is located 14km (9 miles) south of Tucson
Country code:1
DRIVING DIRECTIONS From the city centre and Univeristy of Arizona, take Campbell Avenue, which turns into Kino Parkway south of Broadway. Follow signs to Tucson Boulevard and the airport entrance. From East Side, take Kolb Road south to Valencia, then travel west on Valencia to Tucson Boulevard, and turn south into the airport entrance. From Midtown, take Alvernon south to Palo Verde, then continue south on Palo Verde to Valencia and travel west to Tucson Boulevard, then south to the airport entrance. From the south, take I-19 north to Valencia, then turn on eastbound Valencia and continue east to Tucson Boulevard and the airport entrance. From the northwest, take I-10 west to South Kino Parkway exit and follow signs to Tucson Boulevard and the airport entrance.
CAR PARKING There are long-term and short-term car parks in front of the main terminal building (tel: 520 573 8400). An additional secure Park 'n Save car park (tel: 520 573 8400) is located on Corona Drive between South Tucson Boulevard and South Country Club Road; a 24-hour shuttle bus runs between the terminal and the car park.
CAR HIRE Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National are all represented. Car hire desks are located on level 3 of the car hire car park, which is immediately next to the terminal.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Road: Taxi: Three taxi companies are contracted to provide a service from the airport: AAA Airport Taxi, Allstate Cab and Yellow Cab. There is no extra charge for baggage or for more than one person travelling to the same location. Taxis are located on the lower level in front of the terminal. Bus: Buses no.11 and 25 run to/from the airport; this service is operated by Sun Tran (tel: 520 792 9222). Arizona Stagecoach operates a shared-ride minibus service after each flight arrival; rates vary depending on the destination and their reservation desk is located in the centre corridor of the baggage level (tel: 520 889 1000).
INFORMATION AND HELP DESKS Information Centers are located in both the east and west concourse, in the baggage reclaim areas (tel: 520 573 8000).
AIRPORT FACILITIES Money and communications: There are ATMs on the ticketing level in the centre core, and post boxes and stamp machines are located on each concourse. There is no bureau de change facility at the airport. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants on the east and west concourses, both selling regional specialities: a Mexican restaurant and bar are located on the third floor of the terminal. There is also a snack bar and coffee shop on the ticketing level centre core, and a restaurant located opposite the Executive Terminal, open for lunch only, Mon-Fri. Shopping: Shops include a newsagents, gift shops selling regional crafts, jewellery and accessories, a PGA golf shop and a sunglasses shop. Luggage: A lost property office is situated at the centre of the ticketing level (tel: 520 573 8156). Trolleys are available throughout the airport. Other facilities: A first aid service is available. Shoeshine is also available. Permanent and rotating art exhibitions are on display throughout the terminal complex. The military lounge on the ticketing level provides food and transportation for all active and retired military personnel.
CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES There are three conference rooms on the third level of the centre core, bookings can be made on weekdays after 0800 (tel: 520 573 8100 or 520 573 8225). Data ports are available throughout the terminal and there is an Internet café on the east concourse. The lost property office in the centre core of the ticketing level can provide a fax, photocopy and notary service; fax and notary services are also available at the Information Centers in the baggage reclaim area.
DISABLED FACILITIES Disabled toilets are located on the ticketing level of the centre core and there are TDD payphones and lower level Information Centres on both concourses. Wheelchairs are available from Skycap porters; passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. The Park ‘n Save car park operates wheelchair-accessible shuttles to the terminal.
AIRPORT HOTELS Hotels at or near the airport include the Best Western Inn at the Airport (tel: 520 746 0271), Clarion Hotel Airport (tel: 520 746 3932), Fairfield Inn Tucson at Airport (tel: 520 295 8800), Hampton Inn Tucson Airport (520 918 9000), Holiday Inn Express Tucson Airport (tel: 520 889 6600), La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson Airport (tel: 520 573 3333), Marriott Courtyard Tucson Airport (tel: 520 573 0000), Palo Verde Tucson Airport Holiday Inn (tel: 520 746 1161), Quality Inn Airport (tel: 520 623 7792) and Tucson Airport Embassy Suites (tel: 520 573 0700). All of these hotels operate a free shuttle service to/from the airport; hotels can be contacted at the Information Centers located in Arrivals. Other hotels located close to the airport include AmeriSuites (tel: 520 295 0405), Comfort Suites Airport (tel: 520 295 4400), Country Inn and Suites (tel: 520 741 9000) and Fairfield Inn Tucson Airport (tel: 520 747 7474).
