What's the busiest hour for departures at TUS?

Departures from Tucson International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 12.9 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of TUS?

The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from TUS?

American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Tucson International Airport, with 341 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from TUS?

Phoenix (PHX) is the most-flown destination, with 264 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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TUS Airport - Tucson International Airport

Tucson, United States. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 12.9 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-12. Schedule coverage: 31 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

12.9 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

00:00

1 flights/hr

Traffic score

81/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 90 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 21:00 local (10.7 flights/hr). Total: 77.8 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. American Airlines (AA) 341
2. Southwest Airlines (WN) 195
3. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 157
4. United Airlines, (UA) 131
5. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 81

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Phoenix (PHX) 264
2. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 233
3. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 160
4. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 103
5. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 93

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at TUS?: Departures from Tucson International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 12.9 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of TUS?: The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from TUS?: American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at Tucson International Airport, with 341 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from TUS?: Phoenix (PHX) is the most-flown destination, with 264 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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