Recapping expansion efforts at two Valley airports
Major expansion efforts and improvements are in the works for both Phoenix Sky Harbor and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airports.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport now ranks 3rd in consumer satisfaction among mega airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor ranks third in overall consumer satisfaction among North American mega airports, up 10 spots from just a year ago. That’s according to an annual study from consumer analytics company J.D. Power.
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Travelers report smooth sailing at Phoenix Sky Harbor for Labor Day flights
New Terminal Coming to America's Friendliest Airport
PHOENIX – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and members of the Phoenix City Council today heard plans to build a new terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. With more than 48 million passengers in 2023 and passenger numbers continuing to grow, a new terminal is necessary to meet passenger demand and maintain a high level of service.
Taxiway Uniform Update
Phoenix Sky Harbor is preparing for the construction of Taxiway Uniform (Taxiway U) that will improve aircraft and passenger efficiency on the airfield and support the airport’s objective of net zero carbon by 2040. Taxiway U will connect the north side of the airfield to the south side of the airfield. At 2,000 feet long and 214 feet wide, Taxiway U is the first City of Phoenix project to benefit from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The project will also allow for the realignment of Sky Harbor Boulevard and Buckeye Road.
Getting to Know PHX Planespotters One Shot at a Time
A few years ago, Ethan Weiner discovered an app online that allows people to track airplanes. His curiosity led him to download the app. After clicking the airplane icon, the app prompted a picture of the plane in the description. He was anxious and hopeful to see some of the planes on the app in person, so he decided to take a trip to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.