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Airport Name
Tucson International Airport

Airport Location
The airport is located eight miles south of Tucson.

Terminals
1

IATA Code
TUS

Telephone
520 573 8000

Airport Overview

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is the gateway to Arizona’s stark, beautiful desert landscape. It is just six miles from downtown Tucson and has good transport options to get passengers to and from the airport. There are fewer than 10 airlines offering flights to Tucson International Airport. Passengers can fly directly to Tucson from several cities across the United States, including Chicago, Houston, Seattle and Los Angeles.

The airport has a good number of restaurants as well as shopping opportunities ranging from golfing equipment to souvenirs and gifts. If none of those interests you, then the arts and culture program is sure to keep passengers entertained. A permanent exhibition and a number of temporary installations convey the culture and beauty of Arizona. Passenger feedback indicates that Tucson’s relatively small size means shorter queues and friendlier service than larger airfields.

Getting into Town

Taxi: Taxis can be found outside the lower level of the terminal. Companies operating from Tucson International include AAA Airport Cabs LLC, Discount Cabs, Yellow Cab and Flash Cab.

Bus: SunTran offers a shuttle service to and from Tucson International. Routes No. 6 and No. 11 service the airport. The SunTran website provides current schedules for the service. The Tucson Airport Shuttle company offers a service between the airport and downtown Tucson.

Car Parking

The Cell Phone Waiting Area provides free parking for drivers picking up passengers; it’s on Airport Drive, just before the TIA entrance. The parking garage is located alongside the terminal. The hourly car park is opposite the terminal. The daily car park is located just beyond the hourly lot and costs $1 per 30 minutes, $1.50 per hour thereafter and $9 per day. The cheapest parking can be found in the economy car park, which is on Tucson Boulevard. It costs $4 per day for uncovered parking and $5 per day for covered parking. The economy car park is serviced 24 hours a day by a shuttle that transports passengers to the airport.

Information Desks

Information desks are located at the entrances to the terminal. Service phones are also available at the information desks and courtesy phones are located at various locations within the terminal. The Airport Ambassadors wear purple vests and can be found throughout the terminal.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs, mailboxes and public telephones are all available at the airport.

Luggage: Luggage trolleys are available for passengers and the lost-and-found center is located on the baggage-claim level.

Conference and business: Meeting rooms are available for rent on the third floor of the terminal. Notary public services, as well as fax and photocopying facilities, are available at the lost-and-found desk from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Computer workstations are located on the concourses throughout the terminal.

Other facilities: Shoeshine services, a military lounge, paging services, medical assistance, service animal relief area, massage chairs and assistance for passengers with special needs.

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi is provided at Tucson International Airport. Simply connect to the airport’s wireless option and open your browser.

Shopping: For a modest-sized facility there is a great selection of products and shopping opportunities available. Golfing enthusiasts and sports fans will enjoy the PGA Tour Shop, while passengers wanting gifts or accessories should head to the Paradise Desert News and Gifts shop. For souvenirs, the Desert House “Trading Post” is well-stocked and Desert House Gifts has a fantastic selection of collectables and Southwestern souvenirs.

Food and drink: Passengers certainly won’t go hungry at Tucson International Airport, and those wanting a quick farewell drink before their flight will be pleased to know there are plenty of bar options at the airport. The Arizona Sports Bar hsa 24 different types of beer on tap. There’s also a Baskin Robbins, Ike’s Coffee Bars and Jet Rock Bar & Grill. Passengers wanting a quick bite to eat or a sit-down meal should head to Taco Bron, Sky Asian Bistro, Cibo Express Gourmet Market, Cheeburger Cheeburger, Carmella’s Kitchen or Boar’s Head Deli.

 

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Ryan ClareRyan has traveled to more than 15 countries including Canada, France, Austria and Spain. He has an insatiable curiosity that manifests in a knack for travel. He hopes to travel to every continent and experience as many cites and cultures as possible.

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