Tucson Airport Authority 2009 Annual Report Now Available

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: April 2, 2010          FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT

Tucson Airport Authority 2009 Annual Report Now Available

   The 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Tucson Airport Authority is now available. The 105-page report includes detailed information about the finances of Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield with 10-year statistical information on passenger traffic, air carrier market share, and airline operations.

      The CAFR can be printed from the airport website, http://www.tucsonairport.org/media/CAFR.pdf. Copies of the CAFR are also available from the Airport Information Department. Call 573-4844 or email info@tucsonairport.org.

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     The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is a nonprofit entity created by State Charter in 1948. Composed of 115 community volunteers, the Authority elects a nine-member board of directors that meets monthly. TAA President/CEO Bonnie Allin, oversees day-to-day operations, and a staff of 300 employees. TAA manages Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield.

Tucson International Airport
. 8 airlines provide 15 daily nonstop departures
. 2009 Passengers: 3,637,458
. Three Runways: 11L/29R; 11R/29L; 3/21
. Land Area: 8,244 acres
. Elevation: 2,641'

Ryan Airfield
. 2009 Aircraft Operations: 126,065
. Three Runways: 6R/24L, 6L/24R, 15/33
. Land Area: 1,804 acres
. Elevation: 2,417'