Is there a ground stop at Tucson (TUS) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 06:37 UTC there is no ground stop at TUS. This page updates every minute.

How often does TUS have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TUS in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at TUS?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles TUS?

TUS is in the airspace of Albuquerque Center (ZAB), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting TUS right now?

There is a High Wind Warning and a Wind Advisory in effect for the TUS area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Tucson (TUS)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX, 110 mi). In the last 90 days PHX had 16 ground stops.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Tucson (TUS) delays and ground stop status

Tucson, AZ · in Albuquerque Center (ZAB) airspace

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There is no ground stop at TUS as of Oct 15, 06:37 UTC.

Tucson (TUS, ICAO KTUS) serves Tucson, AZ and sits in Albuquerque Center (ZAB) airspace. Local time there is Wed, 11:41 PM MST. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TUS in the last 90 days, while 790 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts TUS among the quieter airports. Nearby, PHX had 16.

No ground stop at TUS right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 06:37 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

No significant factors are expected to cause delays at Tucson over the next 12 hours

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Weather at TUS

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR KTUS 150553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01440022 10217 20144 51007 $

Observed Oct 15, 05:53 UTC (KTUS)

High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 10:22AM MST until October 16 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 14 at 10:22AM MST until October 17 at 2:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Full forecast at weather.gov

Weather briefing

Clear and calm now, gusty winds Thursday evening

Delays possible

Now: Clear skies with calm winds and visibility over 10 miles.

Later: Clear and light winds through Thursday morning and afternoon. Winds pick up Thursday evening, gusting to around 35 mph until 11 PM.

High wind warning in effect through Friday 11 PM
Gusts to around 35 mph Thursday 10–11 PM could cause delays
Wind advisory continues through Saturday afternoon

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for TUS

Model forecast in local time (MST). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now57°31%
12 AM55°21%
1 AM54°11%
2 AM53°11%
3 AM53°11%
4 AM52°11%
5 AM52°21%
6 AM52°21%
7 AM53°21%
8 AM62°31%
9 AM66°40%
10 AM72°70%
11 AM76°90%
12 PM80°100%
1 PM82°110%
2 PM83°120%
3 PM83°14G200%
4 PM82°150%
5 PM80°140%
6 PM72°90%
7 PM69°70%
8 PM68°10G180%
9 PM69°16G270%
10 PM69°14G250%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodaySunny · wind to 10 kt56° / 74°
ThuSunny · wind to 16 kt52° / 83°
FriSunny · wind to 36 kt63° / 75°

Sunrise 6:26 AM Sunset 5:52 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for TUS, valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z (UTC)

15/0600Z–1800Z
14007KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
15/1800Z–0500Z · From
08007KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
16/0500Z–0600Z · From
11020G30KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

TUS history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at TUS

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for TUS (TAF)

Issued 15/0520Z · valid 15/0600Z to 16/0600Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0600Z–1800Z	Base	VFR	14007KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
15/1800Z–0500Z	From	VFR	08007KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
16/0500Z–0600Z	From	VFR	11020G30KT	6+ mi	SKC	—

TAF KTUS 150520Z 1506/1606 14007KT P6SM SKC FM151800 08007KT P6SM SKC FM160500 11020G30KT P6SM SKC

White outline: Albuquerque Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Albuquerque Center

ABQAlbuquerque Sunport ELPEl Paso PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor

About Tucson

TUS at a glance

IATA / FAA code: TUS
ICAO code: KTUS
Location: Tucson, AZ, United States
Coordinates: 32.1161° N, 110.9410° W
Time zone: America/Phoenix · now Wed, 11:41 PM MST
ATC center (ARTCC): Albuquerque Center (ZAB)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near TUS

Straight-line distance from TUS

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor
Phoenix, AZ · live ground stop status · 16 ground stops in 90 days
110 mi
177 km

TUS ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Tucson (TUS) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 06:37 UTC there is no ground stop at TUS. This page updates every minute.
How often does TUS have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at TUS in the last 90 days, while 790 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at TUS?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles TUS?: TUS is in the airspace of Albuquerque Center (ZAB), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting TUS right now?: There is a High Wind Warning and a Wind Advisory in effect for the TUS area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Tucson (TUS)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX, 110 mi). In the last 90 days PHX had 16 ground stops.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

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