Commercial airfreight handles more than 30 million pounds of cargo annually. 112 tenants employ over 12,000 people. Tucson International Airport has acquired additional property to ensure future expansion to accommodate southern Arizona s growth. Tucson International Airport is operated by the Tucson Airport Authority, which also operates Ryan Airfield, a general aviation airport located approximately 10 miles southwest of Tucson on Ajo Way. In addition, Avra Valley Airport, located in the town of Marana, is also a general aviation airfield.
Interstate highways intersect in the Tucson area.
Trucking Service Tucson is serviced by 39 trucking lines, all of which maintain terminals in the metropolitan area. There are currently 19 freight-forwarding firms operating in the metropolitan area. Rail Service Tucson is serviced by the Union Pacific Railroad. There is service available with linkages to all other rail systems within the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Amtrak provides nationwide passenger rail service from its historic location in downtown Tucson.