Freeze Watch issued January 6 at 2:23PM MST until January 10 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Widespread sub-freezing temperatures 25 to 32 degrees possible. This includes localized areas that have yet to see a freeze this season. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From 10 PM MST Wednesday evening through 10 AM MST Thursday morning and again 10 PM MST Thursday evening through 10 AM MST Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Hypothermia will occur with long-term exposure to these temperatures.
Freeze Watch issued January 6 at 2:23PM MST until January 9 at 10:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Widespread sub-freezing temperatures 14 to 26 degrees possible. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM MST Wednesday evening through 10 AM MST Thursday morning and again 10 PM MST Thursday evening through 10 AM MST Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Hypothermia will occur with long-term exposure to these temperatures.
Air Quality Alert issued December 30 at 7:45AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
AQATWC The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-2.5 High Pollution Advisory for Nogales for both Tuesday and Wednesday. This means that ongoing stagnant weather conditions may result in local PM-2.5 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Fine particulate matter - also known as PM-2.5 - is an air contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. Consolidate your travel, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment. For
Air Quality Alert issued December 20 at 7:51AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
AQATWC The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-10 High Pollution Advisory for Nogales on Friday. This means that ongoing stagnant weather conditions may result in local PM-10 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace
Freeze Warning issued December 10 at 8:10PM MST until December 11 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Warning issued December 10 at 12:51AM MST until December 11 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Watch issued December 9 at 12:12AM MST until December 11 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, and Tucson Metro Area. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Potential for Wrong Runway Landings at Tucson International (KTUS)
Numerous wrong-runway landings have occurred at Tucson International Airport (KTUS), especially when runways 29 are in use. Many pilots have mistaken runway 29R for 29L, or Taxiway Alpha for a landing surface. Taxiway Alpha is north and parallel to Runway 11L/29R. Ensure correct runway lineup. Runway 29L is the shorter runway on the south side of the airport. Pilots are urged to thoroughly plan for their arrival at Tucson in advance. Review the current airport diagram, in addition to the attached photos depicting runways 29 at KTUS. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2018/Mar/KTUS_Runways_29_and_Taxiway_A.pdf For questions, please contact Charlotte York, Tucson ATCT Support Specialist: 520-295-5723; Charlotte.York@faa.gov
New Safety Video for Tucson International Airport
Numerous wrong-runway landings have occurred at Tucson International Airport (KTUS), especially when runways 11/29 are in use. Many pilots have mistaken runway 29R for 29L, 11L for 11R, or Taxiway Alpha for a landing surface. Taxiway Alpha is north and parallel to Runway 11L/29R. Pilots are urged to thoroughly plan for their arrival at Tucson in advance. Review the airport diagram, as the airport geometry is complex. Please view this new Runway Safety video, with a focus on operations at KTUS: http://aftw.org/tus-releases-runway-safety-video/ Please also view this video on Wrong Surface Landings, developed by the FAA Runway Safety Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5II-s_j35cI&feature=youtu.be For questions, please contact
Tucson Airport and Airspace Safety documents
Are you flying to Tucson International Airport soon, or one of the many surrounding airfields? Please check out these documents. Tucson FAA Safety Team Representatives created these products to make your flight safer: The Tucson Practice Areas document describes the local practice areas, as well as common reporting points and transit routes: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2018/Nov/Tucson_Practice_Areas.pdf The KTUS Safety Brief document provides detailed information, links and photos in an effort to reduce runway incursions, surface incidents and pilot deviations at KTUS: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2018/Nov/KTUS_Safety_Brief_FAASTeam.pdf Questions: Contact Tina Buskirk, FAASTeam Program Manager, Scottsdale FSDO, 480-284-7434, tina.b.buskirk@faa.gov