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Anchored in the heart of the Sonoran Desert at 2,643 ft, Tucson International Airport (TUS) serves as southern Arizona’s premier commercial and military gateway—blending sun-drenched leisure travel, cargo ops, and world-class GA with sweeping views of the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains. Just 6 miles south of downtown Tucson, it’s the UK pilot’s desert escape—offering American Airlines, Southwest, Delta, and British Airways (seasonal LHR) connections, plus Raytheon Missile Systems and Davis-Monthan AFB synergy. A non-hub primary airport with over 3.8M annual passengers.
Coordinates: 32°07′03″N 110°56′27″W | Elevation: 2,643 ft (806 m)

Brief History
Opened in 1928 as a dirt strip, TUS became a WWII training base and Ryan Field satellite. American Airlines launched commercial service in 1947. The 1990s brought a $300M terminal; 2020s upgrades include Concourse B expansion (2024) and solar-powered parking. Home to Tucson Airport Authority since 1948. Named Arizona Airport of the Year in 2022. Davis-Monthan AFB (adjacent) hosts the 309th AMARG “Boneyard”—world’s largest aircraft storage.