Tucson International Airport (KTUS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tucson International Airport in Tucson, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tucson International Airport (KTUS) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Tucson, AZ at 2,643 ft. KTUS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 11R, 12, 22) — longest 10,996 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KTUS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (94°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTUS 290453Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP070 T03440150
What changed at KTUS?
Since the 0353Z (8:53 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.89 → 29.91 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KTUS
KTUS is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,600 ft (field elevation 2,643 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KTUS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30FAV | 10,996 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 04 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 22 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 12 | 10,996 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTUS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tucson International Airport in Tucson, AZ: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KTUS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTUS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTUS reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 42 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 12
- 38%
- 30
- 31%
- 22
- 24%
- 04
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM MST)
TAF KTUS 290520Z 2906/3006 33007KT P6SM BKN200 FM291900 27006KT P6SM SCT100 FM292300 31008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 FM300300 25005KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KTUS
- IATA
- TUS
- FAA LID
- TUS
- City
- Tucson
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,643 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.1150, -110.9381
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,996 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 123.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 20h 56m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Tucson Radio Control Club Inc. - Valencia Rd. — Tucson, AZ · 10 mi
- Pima County Fairground — Tucson, AZ · 11 mi
- Cholla Choppers MAC - Danny Lopez Park — Tucson, AZ · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTUS reported VFR conditions during about 99.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 357 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 11.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Feb | 98.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 98.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.7 kt |
| Feb | 6.1 kt |
| Mar | 6.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.6 kt |
| Jul | 6.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.9 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTUS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tucson International Airport in Tucson, AZ shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTUS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTUS?+
KTUS has 6 runways — 04, 11R, 12, 22, 29L, 30; the longest is 10,996 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTUS report its own weather?+
Yes — Tucson International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTUS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTUS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTUS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTUS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTUS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tucson International Airport (KTUS) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Tucson International Airport (KTUS)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Tucson International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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