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Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Airport Information
(Tucson, Arizona - AZ, USA)
 Located to the south of downtown Tucson, Tucson International Airport (TUS), Arizona's second airport after Phoenix, handles about 4.5 million passengers per year to mainly western and southern US destinations, as well as to destinations in Europe. As a gateway to the south of Arizona, Tucson Airport features an efficient terminal building with good passenger facilities and lies just 9 miles / 14 km to the south of downtown Tucson, next to Emery Park and Summit and around 60 miles / 97 km to the north of Mexico's border.
With annual air operations numbering more than 270,000 and over 70 daily departing flights, Tucson Airport features three runways, employs a staff of almost 13,000, and encompasses some 8,250 acres / 3,340 hectares. In total there are 12 airlines at the facility, connecting over 20 non-stop destinations (mainly US) and over 120 connecting airports. Tucson Airport has recently spent considerable time and money soundproofing around 1,500 neighbouring houses to the northwest, which is the first stage of new expansion plans.
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Public buses are available for transport to downtown Tucson and there is also a shared-ride Arizona Stagecoach minibus service that coincides with the arrival of each flight. Many hotels operate courtesy shuttles for those with reservations, or you can make use of one of the three taxi companies that operate out of Tucson International Airport. Those travelling further afield will find that the I-10 interstate is close to Tucson Airport and connects Casa Grande, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe.
Tucson International Airport (TUS) Information: History and Facilities
Although planes took to the skies over Tucson as early as 1910, it was not until 1919 that the city opened the country's very first municipal airport, on the site of today's Rodeo grounds. In 1927, it had become necessary to relocate Tucson Municipal Airport to a large site nearby.
In the 1940s, a large part of Tucson Airport was given to the war department and this site became the Davis Monthan Air Force Base of today. However, it soon became clear that Tucson Municipal Airport again needed to be moved and an area of around 2,500 acres / 1,000 hectares was chosen on the southern side of the city. Next aircraft carriers began operating here in the 1950s and in 1958, a tall control tower was completed and in 1963, a new terminal building opened, being drastically remodeled some 20 years later.
Many discount carriers began operating at Tucson International Airport (TUS) during the 1990s, when plane fares were at their most competitive. As a result of the cheap flights, passenger levels rose by around 25% in 1994 and reached more than three million in the year 2000.
Facilities and services at Tucson Airport include cash machines on Level 2, a lost property service, post boxes and stamp machines on each concourse and first-aid facilities. There are a variety of shops throughout the airport terminal, such as three outlets of the Paradies Desert House, and a PGA Tour Shop. Restaurants and food courts can be found on each concourse, such as the Arizona Sports Grill, Carmella's Kitchen Gourmet Pizza, Taco Bron and the Sky Asian Bistro.
Other facilities include a shoeshine service, rotating art exhibitions throughout the terminal and a military lounge, which is situated on Level 2. Conference rooms are available on Level 3 of the terminal at Tucson Airport, while the lost property office has telephone, fax, photocopy and notary services, as do the information centers in the Baggage Reclaim area. There is also a popular Internet café on the East Concourse and dataports throughout the terminal.
Tucson International Airport (TUS) Information: About Tucson Tourism
The city of Tucson is an intriguing clash of cultures, featuring a combination of Spanish colonial, Native American and modern American influences. Tucson University is a particularly interesting attraction and provides downtown with a good excuse to host many nightspots.
Tucson Airport (TUS) itself is surrounded by the stunning red Arizona desert and nearby in the city environs are some startling attractions, such as the El Presidio Historic District in the downtown area, with its striking architecture and brilliant museums. Be sure to pay a visit to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, which is also home to Reid Park Zoo and its many exotic animals.
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