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Tucson Airport Authority Breaks Ground on Largest Project in Airport’s History

Joined by elected leaders and government representatives from across Southern Arizona, the Tucson Airport Authority broke ground Thursday (October 15, 2020) on the largest project in its 72-year history. The Airfield Safety Enhancement Project (ASE) will transition the airfield at…

October 15, 2020

Toe Tap Buttons Reduce Touchpoints at TUS

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) continues to make your next trip through the Tucson International Airport (TUS) a “touchless journey”. The latest effort will ensure anyone in the terminal can call, and ride, the elevator hands-free. TAA leadership has invested…

October 6, 2020

TUS is 5th Airport in the World to be GBAC STAR™-accredited

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is proud to announce its latest accomplishment to highlight the organization’s commitment to a clean, safe and healthy environment for everyone who works in and travels through Tucson International Airport (TUS). TUS is one of…

October 5, 2020

TUS’s Newest Nonstop Airline Destination: Houston Hobby on Southwest Airlines

Fly Nonstop to Houston on Southwest Airlines Starting November 4 Tucson’s newest nonstop airline destination will be Houston William P. Hobby Airport when Southwest Airlines inaugurates regular service starting November 4. “As more passengers return to flying, we are delighted…

October 2, 2020

TAA Board Adopts Three-Year Strategic Plan

TAA Board Adopts Strategic Plan Defining Path for Airports to Help Region’s Economy Thrive What happens when an organization is in the midst of developing a long-range strategic plan and suddenly COVID-19 enters the picture? For the Tucson Airport Authority…

August 31, 2020

Tucson International Airport to Require Face Coverings

New COVID-19 requirement will go into effect Saturday A requirement for passengers, employees and visitors to wear face coverings over their nose and mouth while at Tucson International Airport (TUS) will go into effect Saturday, June 6. The order by…

June 3, 2020
Soon to be new home for U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Tucson International Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Get New Home at Tucson International Airport

March 4, 2020

TAA Board Elects Taunya Villicana Chair

Led by Chair Taunya Villicana, new officers took their seats Monday (January 27) on the Board of Directors of the Tucson Airport Authority, which is responsible for operating Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN). The Board’s first meeting…

January 27, 2020

Debi Chess, Calline Sanchez Elected Newest Members of the TAA

Debi Chess, of the University of Arizona, and Calline Sanchez, of IBM, were elected at the Tucson Airport Authority’s Annual Meeting Monday (January 27) as new members of the authority, which is responsible for operating Tucson International Airport (TUS) and…

January 27, 2020

TUS Military Lounge Officially Re-Opened

TAA Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Commemorate Renovated Military Lounge The Tucson Airport Authority hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Tucson International Airport (TUS) on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 to celebrate the newly renovated Military Lounge. Thanks to a local…

January 17, 2020

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