TUS June eNews

Investing in TUS Roads

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) continues to invest in infrastructure development and modernization at TUS. If you are travelling in June, you will notice our roadway rehabilitation project is underway. Newly paved roads will create a smoother experience for travelers, adding to our already incredible ease of use at TUS!  Roadways leading to passenger pick up and drop off areas, rental car returns, and our cellphone waiting lot will be resurfaced between 6 pm and 4am until the beginning of July. We recommend passengers allow a little extra time when traveling to TUS. All roads and parking lots will still be available; however, lanes will be reduced to one usable lane for entry and detours have been set up for some areas. 

TUS Partners with the University of Arizona and National Weather Service About Heat Awareness

Tucson attracts millions of tourists every year, but in the heat of summer, it is important to create awareness about the dangers of desert heat. Leveraging our Public Information Screens around Baggage Claim, TUS has partnered with the University of Arizona and the National Weather Service to create heat awareness messaging.

While Tucson is an amazing destination to visit year-round, it is important to create awareness for our visitors so they can stay safe.

Where are you Vacationing? We Want to See!

As part of our goal to boost awareness, fill seats, and encourage the use of Tucson International Airport (TUS) this summer, we are holding a social media contest! In June and July, we will be encouraging our social media followers to spread the word about TUS and their summer getaway!

You could be one of 200 winners in June to receive a $10 gift card, or one of two lucky winners in July to receive a $500 gift card! All you need to do is post a vacation pic, tag our Instagram, and follow our social media.

Summer travel starts @flytucson!

Park at TUS and Enjoy a Discount on Your Meal!

Our modernized parking system includes new features, and we are now able to integrate coupons into the user experience. Our TUS concessions partnership with Delaware North will offer a 20% food discount to anyone who parks on site at TUS in August 2025.

Don’t forget, terminal garage parking at TUS for one week is $140 CHEAPER than garage parking at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Save time and money by flying local!

Nonstop to Las Vegas on Frontier Airlines

Frontier’s return to TUS continues to take off with their newest nonstop destination now flying twice weekly to Las Vegas! Book your next trip to Las Vegas on Frontier Airlines.

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is one of our most popular destinations, and having more options for our passengers at an ultra-low cost makes the short flight to Las Vegas even more appealing. The only way to keep this route and expand Frontier’s future services is for our passengers to use it! Book your next trip at Flytucson.com.

Lost and Found at TUS Has Never Been Easier

We’ve all been there; you get home or to the hotel and realize your forgot something! TUS has made it easier to fill out a lost and found claim form on flytucson.com. Click the link to file the report and we will be in touch with you as soon as the item is found. Another way TUS makes it easy to fly!

Destination Spotlight: Sydney, Australia (SYD)

TUS provides easy and convenient flights to more than 400 cities around the globe with a single connection. It has never been easier to get ‘down-under’ with daily connections to Sydney via Dallas (DFW), San Francisco (SFO), and Los Angeles (LAX). While it may be 7,800 miles between Tucson and Sydney, this global connection highlights how easy it is to see the world from TUS.

Sydney, Australia dazzles with their shimmering harbor and vibrant culture. Home to iconic sites like the Sydney Oprea House and award winning Taronga Zoo. Sydney has it all, from beaches to whale watching and divine cuisine, take off from TUS to SYD and experience a new culture with ease.

Don’t forget when it’s the heat of summer in Tucson, its winter in Sydney, but don’t worry the average high temperature is 72 degrees in Sydney in June. With lower hotel rates and less crowds, travelling to Sydney during their winter is a great way to cool down and experience a new culture.

When your life calls for an adventurous destination, book from TUS.

Fun Aviation Factoids | Why do Airports have 3-Letter Location Identifiers?

The FAA uses three-letter identifiers, known as FAA Location Identifiers (LIDs), for most airports in the United States, particularly for those with scheduled commercial service, a staffed air traffic control facility, or designated as Airports of Entry. These identifiers are used for various purposes, including flight planning, airline timetables, airline reservations, and baggage handling systems to name a few. While the FAA assigns these codes, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) also uses the same three-letter codes for their systems. These codes are often called IATA airport codes. 

For example, Tucson International Airport is assigned the code TUS, not TIA, which is assigned to Tirana International Airport in Albania. Other identifier codes are obvious, while others are curious!

MCI |    Kansas City, MO, is considered mid-continent and was assigned the code MCI.

ORD |    The airport’s three-letter code originates from two things: 1. Orchard Field Airport, the original name of the airport. 2. A brave naval pilot, Butch O-Hare, who flew in World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism. “O” in ORD represents the first letter of the airport’s current name “O’Hare,” while the “RD” comes from the second and third letters of “Orchard.”

XNA |    “X” was at the crossroads between several Northwest Arkansas AR cities. The “NA” stands for Northwest Arkansas, hence XNA.

Plane Spotting at TUS

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