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Tucson International Airport

Tucson, Arizona (United States)
IATA: TUS ICAO: KTUS
Longest Active Runway
10,996 ft
3,352 meters
Field Elevation
2,643 ft
806 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
1 closed, Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
32.1150°, -110.9381°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#379 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#605 of 7558
Top 8.0% percentile worldwide
National Standing (United States)
#43 in US
#124 of 2020 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+10%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Tucson International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,996 ft (3,352 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #379. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #605 worldwide (Top 8.0%) and #43 nationally in United States.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Operating at 2,643 ft (806 m MSL), true airspeed (TAS) on approach and takeoff roll is moderately higher than indicated airspeed (IAS). Engines experience slight thrust lapse under elevated summer temperatures, necessitating conservative density-altitude dispatch calculations for fully laden twin-engine commercial transports.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

1 Qualifying Aerodrome in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 1 neighboring aerodromes, Tucson International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies just 95.9 NM away with a 11,489 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,996 ft (3,352 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,352 m) and paved surface engineering, Tucson International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
12/30 10,996 ft (3352m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
11R/29L 8,408 ft (2563m) 75 ft (23m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ⛔ Closed
04/22 7,000 ft (2134m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) PHX 95.9 NM (177.6 km) 11,489 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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