Tucson International Airport (KTUS)
Tucson, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
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 METAR
METAR KTUS 210053Z 26011KT 10SM CLR 31/M11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP066 T03111106Wind 260° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 26
Current TAF
TAF KTUS 202323Z 2100/2124 26011G20KT P6SM BKN250 FM210200 25008KT P6SM FEW250 FM210700 14007KT P6SM SKC FM212000 31011G18KT P6SM SKCDecode METAR for KTUS
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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.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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