Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX is the primary Airport of Arizona and one of the country's major airports. Having celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010, it markets itself as 'America's Friendliest Airport'.  Among U.S. airports, Sky Harbor ranks now number ten in terms of passenger growth. 

Sky Harbor Airport is located 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix, in Maricopa County, and is surrounded by the Papago Freeway,  24th Street, Washington Street, 44th Street and Hohokam Expwy, and can be accessed from Routes 202 & 51, I-17 , I-10, and SR 60 & SR 143.  NOTE: From SR 143, a new ramp connects directly to the Airport; on exiting the Airport at the east side, the new ramp connects you directly with the southbound SR-143. 

With three long parallel runways and an estimated 40.4 million passengers in 2012, Phoenix Sky Harbor International is the primary regional hub and gateway to Mexico for US Airways, the third-largest hub for commuter airline Great Lakes, and focus city for Southwest (PHX's largest airline). PHX is served by a host of airlines offering direct and connecting flights to all points of the globe. Aeromexico is to offer daily flights to Hermosillo, Mexico, starting September 2012.

NEW:  1. Sky Harbor now offers the Global Entry Program (run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offering select passengers pre-approved expedited entry into the U.S. by bypassing the passport control lines and using an automated kiosk.
2. Early-Bag-Check-in for Passengers of Southwest & US Airways  is now available at East Economy Parking; and also at the new PHX Sky Train Station (upon its opening, located at 44th St./ Washington Sta.). East Economy users can drop off bags before parking (look for signs when entering the lot).  Metro light rail users can drop off bags at 44th St. /Washigton Station on level 2, east side.  Do check your bags 90 mins prior to scheduled departure.

The passenger terminal complex at Sky Harbor Airport consists of three terminals -T2, T3 and the large T4.  Until SkyTrain's completion of stage 1 in 2013, shuttle buses continue to run between the 3 terminals, parking garages & Light Rail stop. (For more information please refer to 'Terminal Maps' page.)

Parking options at Phoenix Sky Harbor include a cell phone lot, Short-Term Garages, West Economy lot within walking distance of T2; East Economy Lots near T4; Terminal 2 Upper Level Economy Lot; East Economy Garages A & B (on 44th St.).  (For more information please refer to  'Airport Parking' page.)

The Rental Car Center, is west of Sky Harbor Airport, at 1805 East Sky Harbor Circle South, between 16th & 24th Streets. It houses all the airport rental car company counters and fleets and offers a 'Fresh Gourmet to Go' store for food & sundries. A free multi-colored Rental Car Shuttle runs every 5-10 minutes between the terminal curbs at the baggage claim level to the Rental Car Center. As cars are limited for walk-up customers, it is highly recommended to make prior reservation.   For mroe information call 602-683-3741.

To get from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to your destination, you have the option of renting a car, taking a taxi or limo, or a shuttle to the METRO light rail stop:
1. The new PHX Sky Train now runs every 5 mins between Terminal 4, level 3, to East Economy parking and to the METRO light rail at 44th St/Washington, taking 7 mins.
1. A free silver & black shuttle buses marked "METRO light rail & Airport Terminals" connects Terminals 2 & 3 to the 44th & Washington Streets METRO light rail stop. They can accommodate baggage, and their departure is tailored to the light rail schedule (every 12-20 mins, depending on day & time)..
2. Bus Routes 13, 15 & 40 also go to the City.
3. The SuperShuttle runs 24/7 on a schedule
4. Vans leave every 15 minutes, 9am-9pm. You can catch a van at Terminal 2--north curbside; Terminal 3--north & south curbside; and Terminal 4--level 1, north and south curbside.

Current and future Airport developments:  While the new electric PHX Sky Train opened partially in April 2013 after completion of Phase 1 of its project,  Phase 2 project will serve all terminals with a station at Terminal 3 and a walkway to Terminal 2 by early 2015;  at the end of Phase 3, the Sky Train will also serve the rental car center.

• Address:
  3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd
  Phoenix, AZ 85034
  United States
• Website for Phoenix Sky Harbor: http://skyharbor.com
• Email Address: http://skyharbor.com/contact-us.html
• Phone: (602) 273 3300
• View Terminal Map