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GETTING TO TUSCON

AIRLINES:  The Tucson International Airport (TIA0) is served by 12 airlines, with more than 80 daily flights and 7,500 seats daily.  Nonstop service is available to 25 major destinations and with easy connections and is accessible from more than 125 destinations nationwide.  Primary airline carriers are Alaska Airlines (AS), American Airlines (AA), Continental Airlines (CO), Delta Airlines (DL), Frontier Airlines (F9), Northwest Airlines (NW), Southwest Airlines (WN), United Airlines (UA) and US Airways (US).

GROUND TRANSPORTATION AND CAR RENTAL:  Tucson International Airport has many ground transportation options which include airport shuttle service through Arizona Stagecoach, taxi service through AAA Airport Taxi, Allstate Cab and Yellow Cab and rental car rental companies which include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty (Thrifty has an offsite pick up location).

For up-to-date schedules and travel information related to the Tucson International Airport, please visit www.airTucson.com.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:  There is quite a bit of road construction on I 10 that may affect your travel from Tucson International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.  For current information on this construction and recommended driving directions, please visit www.i10tucson.com. 

Should you wish to travel to Phoenix and drive to Tucson, the approximate driving time from Sky Harbor International Airport is just under 2 hours.

TUCSON LOCAL INFORMATION

Tucson is located in the heart of Southern Arizona – an area known as the Sonoran Desert – about 100 miles south of the state capital, Phoenix, and 60 miles north of the Mexico border.  Tucson is Arizona’s second-largest city and the seat of Pima County.  The metropolitan population of more than 900,000 is steadily increasing, making Tucson one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. 

The Sonoran Desert is a unique land of towering Saguaro cactus, lush desert vegetation, and abundant wildlife.  Tucson is 2,389 feet above sea level, and the metropolitan area covers nearly 500 square miles and is ringed by five mountain ranges including the prominent Santa Catalinas, rugged Tucson mountains, and picturesque Tortolitas.  Tucson’s exceptional weather attracts fans of outdoor activities, such as year-round golf, swimming, tennis, hiking, bicycling, stargazing, and bird watching.

A colorful heritage shapes the modern city of Tucson.  There is something special about Tucson’s blend of Southwestern history, culture, and diverse scenic beauty that makes it the best place to experience the “Real, Natural, Arizona”.  Interesting combinations of the old and the new are found all around town.  Residents actively support local arts – the city’s own fine symphony, ballet, opera, theater, and avantgarde art scene have made Tucson a thriving cultural center.  Economic development is transforming the city as it continues to attract national and international businesses, many drawn to the city by the University of Arizona’s highly respected research facilities.

The state of Arizona is located in the Mountain Standard Time Zone (MST).  Arizona is one of only two U.S. states that does not make an adjustment for Daylight Savings Time, and during the months of April through October, Arizona time mirrors Pacific Daylight Time.

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