Tucson International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Tucson International Airport is a compact, split-concourse terminal with Concourse A on the east and Concourse B on the west, separated by a public two-level central hall. The building is long and linear to maximize curb frontage, not speed connections. Within Tucson’s main airport complex, the key layout constraint is that Concourse A and Concourse B are separate sterile zones, so switching sides can require exiting to landside and re-clearing TSA.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concourse A (East) | Southwest, United, Frontier, Sun Country | Gates A1–A9 | landside transfer, TSA re-screen (to B) |
| Concourse B (West) | American, Delta, Alaska | Gates B1–B11 | landside transfer, TSA re-screen (to A) |
| Central Hall (Landside) | all carriers | ticketing, baggage claim, ground transport | upper-level corridor, lower-level roadway islands |
Tucson International Airport Map Strategy
- A↔B transfers require a full security reset: exit Concourse A or B, cross landside, then re-clear TSA at the other concourse before doing anything else.
- TSA checkpoint variability drives connection risk more than walking time, especially ID-check surges and inconsistent PreCheck lane availability.
- Follow the landside critical path: one-way exit doors → central hall traverse → correct re-entry checkpoint (A east end, B west end).
- Ground pickups are micro-located by curb/island: economy/remote parking shuttles, off-site shuttles, rideshare, taxi, and bus stops sit on different roadway positions, so “wrong island” errors cause the biggest delays.
2026 Tucson International Airport Map + Printable PDF
2026 navigation at Tucson International Airport still hinges on security boundaries, not terminal size: Concourse A and Concourse B remain unconnected airside, so switching between them requires exiting the sterile area and re-clearing TSA at the destination concourse checkpoint.
2026 Tucson International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (in feet/meters) from Gate A8 to the Terminal/Concourse B TSA re-screening entrance via the standard landside route?
No airside route connects Gate A8 in Concourse A to Concourse B; you must exit to landside and re-clear TSA. Walking from Gate A8 to the Concourse B TSA re-screening entrance via the standard landside route runs about 1,300–1,500 feet (396–457 meters).
| Segment | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gate A8 → Concourse A exit doors | past Gates A6/A4, concessions cluster (Empire Pizza / Sir Veza’s area), then the one-way glass exit | ~800 ft (244 m) |
| Exit doors → central terminal traverse | landside core between baggage/ticketing zones, moving west toward the B-side end | ~400–500 ft (122–152 m) |
| Arrive at Concourse B checkpoint entrance | west end of the upper ticketing level at the B TSA queue入口 | included in total |
Where is the first decision point after exiting Concourse A (the exact corridor/escalator) that commits you to the A→B landside transfer path?
The one-way Concourse A exit doors just past the main concessions cluster are the point of no return; once you pass them, you are landside and must re-clear TSA to reach Concourse B. That commitment happens immediately after you walk by the Tiendita retail area and enter the outbound exit corridor leading to the down escalators toward baggage claim.
Follow the flow from the Concourse A gate corridor toward the main terminal until you hit the controlled exit (one-way glass doors/guarded lane) beside the concessions/retail node. On the far side of those doors, the architecture funnels you toward the vertical transition: the down escalators that drop to the baggage-claim level near the A-side carousels. If you pass through that exit lane, you’ve fully committed to the A→B landside transfer.
What is the exact walking distance from the A/B transfer landside corridor to the ID-check podium at the TSA checkpoint you must re-clear for Concourse B?
Walking from the Concourse B checkpoint entrance to the TSA ID-check podium is about 50 feet (15 meters) when the queue is minimal, but it can stretch to roughly 200 feet (61 meters) when stanchions are fully deployed and the line snakes into the ticketing hall.
The starting reference is the west-end Concourse B TSA queue entrance on the upper (ticketing) level, near the American/Delta/Alaska side of the check-in counters. In low-volume periods, you walk straight through the open queue mouth to the ID-check podium. In peak banks, the line is routed back toward the central atrium past the ticket counter frontage, turning that “walk” into slow shuffling through the stanchion maze—distance varies with how far the line is extended.
Where are the nearest restrooms located along the A→B landside transfer route, and what is the shortest detour distance off-route?
Restrooms sit directly on the A→B landside transfer path on both levels: on the lower level beside the Welcome Lounge areas near the escalator bases, and on the upper level near the American Airlines ticket counter before the Concourse B checkpoint. The shortest detour is under 50 feet (15 meters) on the lower level and about 50–100 feet (15–30 meters) on the upper level.
If you descend on exit from Concourse A, the closest option is the lower-level restroom block adjacent to the Welcome Lounge by the A-side escalators near baggage carousels 5–7, essentially a turn-and-enter off the main flow. If you stay or return to the upper (ticketing) level to re-enter at Concourse B, the most transfer-efficient “pit stop” is the restroom near the American Airlines counter area, just before you commit to the TSA queue at the west end.
Where is the economy/remote parking shuttle drop-off curb relative to the terminal entrances, and what is the exact walk distance from that drop to TSA screening?
The economy/remote parking shuttle drops on the upper-level departures curb directly outside the main terminal sliding doors by the airline check-in frontage. Walking from the drop-off point to TSA screening runs about 100–150 feet (30–46 meters) to reach the screening entrance area.
| Step | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shuttle drop-off → terminal doors | upper-level departures curb, directly in front of the check-in entrances | ~50 ft (15 m) |
| Doors → TSA screening entrance area | inside the ticketing/check-in hall, moving toward the checkpoint entry lanes | ~50–100 ft (15–30 m) |
| Practical note | checkpoint choice depends on concourse side (A east end, B west end) once inside ticketing | included |
What is the exact location (door number / curb segment) of the Frequent Flyer / off-site parking shuttle pickup at the terminal?
Off-site parking shuttles (Frequent Flyer and similar third-party lots) pick up on the lower-level commercial roadway at the outer shuttle islands, typically the second or third island rather than the terminal curb. The operational locator is “Island 2 or Island 3 shuttle stop signage” across the road from the baggage-claim exits.
Exit baggage claim to the lower-level roadway and do not wait at the immediate terminal curb used for private vehicles. Use the marked crosswalks to move outward past Island 1 (rideshare/bus zone) to Island 2 or Island 3, then look for the branded placards (for example, “Fast Park,” “Quick Park,” or the specific off-site operator). Door numbers are less reliable here than island depth: your correct pickup spot is defined by reaching the outer shuttle islands where commercial shuttles are staged.
Where is the designated rideshare (Uber/Lyft) pickup zone relative to baggage claim exit doors, and what is the shortest walking route to it?
The rideshare pickup zone is on the first pedestrian island across the first roadway, not at the terminal curb. From the baggage-claim exit doors on the lower level, the shortest route is straight out, find the nearest crosswalk, cross one lane of traffic to Island 1, then stage in the signed app-rides area (often left as you exit).
Rushing travelers lose time by stopping at the terminal-side curb (private vehicle space) where rideshare drivers cannot legally or operationally load. Walk out of baggage claim, keep moving forward past the immediate curb edge, and use the painted crosswalk to reach the first median. Once on Island 1, stay within the marked Uber/Lyft pickup section so the driver can pull alongside in the adjacent commercial lane without circling.
Where is the taxi stand located relative to baggage claim, and what is the exact walking distance from the main baggage claim carousel area?
The taxi stand is staged on the second pedestrian island across the roadway system on the lower-level arrivals side. Walking from the central baggage claim carousel area to the taxi stand is roughly 300–400 feet (91–122 meters), depending on which carousel you exit near and which crosswalk you use.
| Point-to-point | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baggage claim (central carousel area) → exit doors | lower-level baggage hall to the roadway-facing doors | ~100–150 ft (30–46 m) |
| Exit doors → Island 1 | cross Roadway 1 via crosswalk | ~50–75 ft (15–23 m) |
| Island 1 → Island 2 taxi stand | cross Roadway 2 to the second island (typically left-side staging) | ~150–175 ft (46–53 m) |
| Total | includes short wayfinding offsets | ~300–400 ft (91–122 m) |
Where is the Sun Tran Route 25 bus stop on airport property, and what is the exact walking distance from that stop to the main terminal entrance?
The Sun Tran Route 25 bus stop is on the first pedestrian island on the lower-level commercial roadway, positioned to the right after you exit baggage claim. Walking from the stop to the main terminal entrance is about 250–300 feet (76–91 meters).
Exit the baggage claim hall to the lower-level roadway and cross the first lane of traffic to Island 1 using the marked crosswalk. Turn right (eastbound) along the island until you reach the posted bus stop signage for Route 25. For the return walk to the terminal, retrace along Island 1 to the nearest crosswalk, cross back over Roadway 1, and enter through the baggage claim doors into the terminal.
What is the exact walking distance from Gate B10 to the closest food/concession option, using the shortest path on the concourse map?
Walking from Gate B10 to the nearest food options in Concourse B is about 350–450 feet (107–137 meters) along the straight concourse back toward the central concessions hub. Food is clustered mid-concourse, not at the B10 end.
| Closest option | Landmark anchor | One-way walk from Gate B10 |
|---|---|---|
| El Charro Café | mid-concourse concessions node near the central spine (back toward the checkpoint) | ~350–450 ft (107–137 m) |
| Thunder Canyon Brewstillery | same mid-concourse hub area near El Charro | ~350–450 ft (107–137 m) |
| Bruegger’s Bagels | same central cluster shortly after the Concourse B checkpoint | ~350–450 ft (107–137 m) |
Archive Tucson International Airport Map
Below are all historical map versions for Tucson International Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2024-2025 Tucson International Airport Map (Official 2024 Edition)
