KTUS

Tucson International Airport

Airport
ICAO code
KTUS
Summary
ICAO Region
NAM
ICAO Territory
Location

Tucson, Arizona,

Coordinates
32° 7' 12" N , 110° 56' 20" W
KCC
Airport RE
Hot and High Operations
Airport WX
Cumulonimbus
Metar
KTUS 280653Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP089 T02720039 403940206

Description

Joint use public and military (ANG) international airport serving Tuscon, Arizona.

Climatology

Tucson has a desert climate (Köppen climate classification Bwh) with two major seasons, summer and winter. In addition, there are three minor seasons: fall, spring, and the monsoon. The monsoon can begin any time from mid-June to late July, with an average start date around July 3. It typically continues through August and into early September. During the monsoon, the humidity is much higher than experienced during the rest of the year. Clouds build up from the south in the early afternoon and can result in intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall which can cause flash floods. Although Tucson receives more precipitation than most other locations with desert climates, it still qualifies due to its high evapotranspiration rate.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
3/21 2134 46 ASP Yes/Yes
11R/29L 2563 23 ASP Yes/Yes
11L/29R 3352 46 ASP Yes/Yes

Airport map

Aerial View

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