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Tours and Speakers

TAA Speakers’ Bureau

Executives from the TAA are available for presentations about all things TUS and RYN. From our air service development to project updates, our team is ready to share the news with our community.

Call (520) 573-4835 for more information


TUS “Tennis Shoe” Terminal Tour

This tour is temporarily suspended.

See behind the scenes of the terminal at Tucson International Airport (TUS). This 90-minute tour involves quite a bit of walking so tennis shoes are a “must.” Park in Hourly lot in front of terminal bring parking ticket for validation.

Last Wednesday of the month, 9:00 a.m
Third level, Center Point (use stairs or elevator next to Delta Air Lines check-in counter)
Reservations please. Groups limited to 8 and persons ages 16 and older.

Call (520) 573-4835 for reservations and information.


TUS Fire Department

Airport Fire Department personnel conduct tours of the fire station, explain each fire truck’s role in the event of a fire, and demonstrate aircraft rescue fire-fighting apparatus. The tour is approximately one hour, ages six years and older. Group size is not limited, but large groups will be broken down into smaller groups for the tour.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Times vary between 9:00 a.m. and Noon.
By reservation only.

This tour is temporarily suspended.

Call (520) 573-4835 for more information.


Arizona Air National Guard

The 162nd Wing resides on 92 acres on the north end of Tucson International Airport. The unit trains U.S. and allied pilots in the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Hundreds of visitors tour the base every year to get an up-close look at operations, maintenance and support functions. Public tours are scheduled based on date availability and operations tempo at the wing.

All tours must be approved and scheduled at least 30-days in advance with the Public Affairs Office and are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Group size limited to 30 people. Groups of more than 8 must provide their own bus transportation for touring the base, or be able to walk from one tour attraction to another. Special transportation requirements can be discussed in detail with the Public Affairs Office.

All tours are subject to change or cancellation based on operational requirements.

Tuesday – Friday
By reservation only
Times vary between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Send an official request to:  Usaf.az.162-wg.mbx.public-affairs@mail.mil
Include group name and size, desired date and time, and point of contact

This tour is temporarily suspended.

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Tucson Airport Authority
7250 South Tucson Boulevard, Suite 300
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 573-8100