Register Business Interest with Tucson Airport Authority as a Vendor or Certified DBE
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), in compliance with federal regulations, maintains a list containing information about each firm that has interest in an airport project. To receive email notification from TAA of new opportunities for construction and professional services opportunities, please complete the online form at the bottom of this page for your company and any consultant, subcontractors, material/suppliers from whom you solicited interest.
Contact TAA DBE Liaison Officer:
Bert Resimont
Compliance Audit Administrator
(520) 573-4892
For Airport Concessions/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs (ACDBE/DBE) information, please consult this page.
How to Become a Certified DBE
If you are interested in becoming a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm to work with the TAA, you will find information and assistance in the certification process by going through one of the following programs (please click on logos for links).
In the Tucson area visit the City of Tucson’s Business Services Department:
In Maricopa County, visit the the City of Phoenix Small Business Certification Program:
Statewide in Arizona, visit the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Business Engagement and Compliance Office:
Register Business Interest
Use the online form to sign up to receive email notification from the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) of new opportunities for construction and professional services opportunities.
The TAA, in compliance with federal regulations, is seeking to compile an interest list containing information about each firm that has interest in an airport project. Please complete the form for your company and for any consultants, subcontractors, material men or suppliers from whom you solicited interest.
Recognizing that noise is an unavoidable side effect of aviation, in 1991 the Tucson Airport Authority initiated a Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program Update for Tucson International Airport (TUS) that limits the impact of aircraft noise on the Tucson community. Since the program’s adoption, numerous policies, abatement, and mitigation strategies have been implemented successfully. In 2012, the TAA adopted an updated Part 150 Study for Tucson International Airport.
The TAA investigates noise complaints to determine if aircraft are operating in violation of FAA regulations or are operating in violation of TAA agreements. If the TAA determines the noise complaint requires action then the appropriate action will be taken with the aircraft operator or TAA will elevate the complaint for investigation by the FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration also investigates noise complaints.
Tucson contacts for noise issues (additional contact information and a noise complaint form are at the bottom of this page):
Aviation Flight Paths and Minimum Safe Aircraft Altitudes
Tucson Airport Authority does not develop or control aviation flight paths and has no authority over military operations. The management and development of flight paths is the responsibility of the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA Flight Standards District Office for Arizona has instructed the minimum safe altitude rules are applied the same for all aircraft flying by either Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The following are the minimum safe altitudes rules according to FAA Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 91, Sec. 91.119 (Minimum safe altitudes):
Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes:
- Any altitude allowing for an emergency landing if a power unit fails without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
- 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons.
- An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.
- Helicopters may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in the two preceding paragraphs if the operation is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface. In addition, each person operating a helicopter shall comply with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the Administrator.
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Board of Directors consists of at least seven but not more than 11 people elected from the authority’s active membership, which is comprised of up to 60 women and men residing within the service areas of the authority’s two airports, Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN).
Board members are elected to terms of up to three years and can be re-elected to successive terms serving up to a maximum of ten consecutive years. The immediate past chair remains a board director for one additional year, which can be a seventh year. Board member terms are staggered to preserve experience and institutional knowledge. Members of the TAA do not receive salaries or compensation for their roles.
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.
Notification
News media should call a representative of the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Marketing Department prior to arrival at either Tucson International Airport (TUS) or Ryan Airfield (RYN). This will help TAA facilitate any needs required by media and it can help alleviate issues that could slow media from doing their work at the airport. The terminal at Tucson International Airport and the Administration Building at Ryan Airfield are operated by the TAA. Media may record and use video and photography equipment in publicly accessible areas, including but not limited to lobbies, parking lots and garages, roadways, hallways adjacent to concessions and other common use areas. Only ticketed passengers are permitted through TSA security checkpoints.
Parking
All vehicles used by news media personnel at TUS should park in the Hourly parking lot in front of the terminal unless other arrangements have been made. At RYN parking is available in front of the airport’s Administration Building.
Guidelines for media parking and live shots
Please contact the TAA Marketing Department before arriving at either TUS or RYN. Please call (520) 573-4835 or (520) 573-8100 to make necessary arrangements.
When using video or other recording equipment, do not interfere with passengers and employees or impede operations. Do not block walkways, queues, doors, escalators, roads, etc. Any temporary cabling cannot impede passenger traffic flow.
Due to security regulations, vehicles cannot be permitted to park on the roadways immediately in front of the terminal at TUS.
Live TV trucks may park in the Hourly parking lot in front of the TUS terminal. In the event of special circumstances, TAA Police or the TAA Operations office may direct news media to park in an alternate area. When such circumstances occur, the TAA Marketing media representative will have the necessary information.
TAA reserves the right to restrict media activity at any location on airport premises if public security, safety or operational concerns so warrant.
FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for air traffic control at both TUS and RYN. Inquiries should be directed to FAA Regional Public Affairs Office (310) 725-3580.
Airport Security
Airport security measures that may be instituted by the TAA or other agencies are confidential. TAA adheres to strict requirements that prohibit the public release of most security information. The level of airport security is established by the Transportation Security Administration. Contact TSA Public Affairs (602) 501-3195.
Weather
Adverse weather conditions can affect airport operations. The airport does not close during most inclement weather conditions but flights may be delayed or canceled.
News Releases
News releases may be issued to describe changes in services, airport construction, notices to travelers during severe weather, etc. The TAA Marketing Department maintains a list of media outlets that is used to send releases by email. News releases are also posted on the appropriate airport’s website and social network outlets. To be placed on TAA’s email list or if your contact information changes, please contact:
Austin Wright
Chief Communications Officer
awright@flytucson.com
(520) 573-4885
News Conferences
When the TAA has an announcement that affects travelers or would like to draw the public’s attention to an issue of importance, a news conference may be called. Media advisories will be issued to alert you of the upcoming event and press releases and other material will be provided at the event.
Interview Requests
All requests for interviews with TAA representatives should be made in advance to the Communications Department. We will try to provide a spokesperson who can best address the topic of the interview. Information regarding commercial requests to film at the airport can be found here.
Commercial Film Industry
To use TAA facilities for commercial filming please review the filming procedures document and submit a completed film request form to the contact information provided below. The form should be filled out completely and sent by email or mail to the TAA Marketing Department.
Filming Procedures
Request to Film @ TUS or RYN
Contact Information
TAA Marketing Department
7250 S. Tucson Blvd. Suite 300
Tucson, AZ 85756
Phone: (520) 573-8100
Fax: (520) 573-8008
marketing@flytucson.com
