Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has been owned and operated by the City of Phoenix since 1935. Back in the 1930's, the Airport had one runway. No one could have imagined the tremendous growth that would come to the Phoenix area and as a result, to the Airport.
Security
Safety and security are the top priorities at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Sky Harbor has multiple layers of security, some that you see and some that are more behind the scenes. The Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, oversees the security checkpoints at Sky Harbor. There is also a Phoenix Police Airport Bureau located on-Airport, in addition to two Phoenix Fire Stations. Police officers can be seen at all hours, seven days a week, patrolling the roadways in their vehicles, as well as inside the terminals on foot and even on bicycles. Eight Phoenix Police officers at Sky Harbor partner with explosive detection canines, which check unattended bags and other suspicious items. If you ever have a question at Sky Harbor, feel free to walk up to a police officer and ask - our officers know the Airport inside and out.
Sky Harbor also has an operations staff which is responsible for safety and security on the curbs, inside of the terminals and in the Air Operations Area where the runways and taxiways are located. Sky Harbor Operation staff encourages all visitors to keep their eye out for suspicious activity and to report to an Airport employee anything that seems out of place. Sky Harbor offers specific tips on how everyone can assist with Airport security in a program called SOAR or Secure Our Airport Responsibly.
- Transportation Security Administration
- Phoenix Police Airport Bureau
- SOAR Program
- Airport Rules & Regulations
- Security Badging Information
Airport Facts
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is one of the ten busiest in the world with a $90 million daily economic impact. On a typical day:
- More than 1,200 aircraft arrive and depart
- More than 100,000 passengers arrive and depart
- More than 600 tons of air cargo is handled
- More Interesting Facts
- Airport Statistics
- Economic Impact
Airport Development
Phoenix Sky Harbor serves more than 100,000 passengers, with 1,500 flights per day, and a daily economic impact that surpasses $90 million for the Phoenix metro area. We take pride in meeting the needs of our region's thriving population, and planned improvements will add to our ability to remain America's Friendliest Airport™. In 10 years, five million people are projected to live in the Valley and six million by 2020. Sky Harbor serves nearly 40 million passengers every year. To keep pace with the Valley's growth, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport will need more terminal space and parking, better roads, airfield improvements, and options for moving people and airplanes around the Airport more quickly. Upcoming improvements to Sky Harbor are often referred to as the Airport Development Plan.
- PHX Sky Train ™
- Vice President Praises Airport's Taxiway Project
- Other Projects
- Why Improvements are Needed
- How projects are paid for
- Airport Design and Construction Business Opportunities
- Current Construction and related roadway restrictions
Airport Administration
Aviation Department
Parking
For 24-hour parking information & availability, please call: (602) 273-4545. Free airport shuttle buses run every 7 to 10 minutes to & from all economy parking to terminals. Parking map .
Click here to find out how to get up to 40 percent off of all day terminal parking from Dec. 18 to Jan. 4 .
Sky Harbor offers multiple convenient airport parking options including:
Cell Phone Waiting Lots
Two free lots located east of Terminal 4 and west of Terminal 2.
Short-Term Terminal Garages
$4 per hour ($1 per 15 minutes) or $25 daily maximum
West Economy & East Economy Uncovered Lots
$4 per hour or $8 daily maximum
Terminal 2, Upper Level Uncovered Economy Lot
$4 per hour or $8 daily maximum
East Economy Garages A & B
$4 per hour or $10 daily maximum. Express Pay , that allows paying for parking in the elevator lobby of the garage so you don't have to wait at a toll booth, is available.
Special Needs Parking
Accessible parking is available in all garages and next to the bus stops in all economy surface lots.
If you need extra time at the curb, Airport staff on the curb may issue Special Needs permits.
High-profile parking is available on the top level of the Terminal 2 garage and in all economy surface lots. High profile parking is also available just east of Terminal 4.
Travel Tips
Before you leave:
- Make sure the name on your plane ticket/reservation matches the name on your driver's license or other government issued identification you will be using when you travel. The TSA offers more details.
- Regardless of what company you used to book your flight, contact the airline you will be traveling with at least two days before your flight to confirm that your schedule has not changed.
- Check flight status with your airline before coming to the Airport.
- Check with your airline on fees for checked and overweight bags.
- Arrive 2 hours prior to flight for US travel, 3 hours prior for international travel.
- Call the 24/7 Parking Hotline (602) 273-4545 for parking availability.
- Passengers wishing to rent a car are encouraged to make reservations in advance to ensure vehicle availability.
- Pack larger quantities of liquids and gels in checked baggage.
- Do not pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage.
- For information on what you can and can't bring onto the plane visit tsa.gov .
- You may want to bring a snack or meal for the flight. Beverages may not be carried through the checkpoint but can be purchased past security and carried onto the plane.
- Afraid to fly?
- Tune in to 1610 AM on your radio as you're driving through Sky Harbor for updated information on Airport conditions.
Security Checkpoints/Carry Ons:
- Only 3.4 or 100 milliliters or less of liquids or gels allowed
- Place liquids or gels in one quart-size, clear plastic bag
- Larger quantities of medically necessary liquids may be allowed on a case by case basis. Get details .
- Place loose lithium batteries in plastic bag
- One plastic bag per passenger
- Remove plastic bags (above) from carry ons for screening
- Remove all electronic devices from carry ons for screening
- Remove your shoes for screening
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) .
www.aeromexico.com
Terminal 4
Reservations/Information:
(800) 237-6639
Baggage service:
(602) 231-6092
www.aircanada.ca
Terminal 4
Reservations/Information:
(888) 247-2262
Baggage service:
(888) 689-2247
www.airtran.com
Terminal 3
Reservations/Information:
(800) 247-8726
Baggage service:
(800) 247-8726
www.alaskaair.com
Terminal 2
Reservations/Information:
(800) 426-0333
Baggage service:
(602) 225-5064
www.aa.com
Terminal 3
Reservations/Information:
(800) 433-7300
Baggage service:
(800) 535-5225
www.british-airways.com
Terminal 4
Reservations/Information:
(800) 247-9297
Baggage service:
(602) 306-4868
www.continental.com
Terminal 2
Reservations/Information:
(800) 525-0280
Baggage service:
(800) 335-2247
www.delta-air.com
Terminal 3
Reservations/Information:
(800) 221-1212
Skywest Airlines reservations:
(800) 453-9417
Baggage service:
(800) 325-8224
Crown Room:
(800) 496-2225
www.frontierairlines.com
Terminal 3
Reservations/Information:
(800) 432-1359
Baggage service:
(602) 273-7255
www.greatlakesav.com
Terminal 2
Reservations/Information:
(800) 554-5111
Baggage Service:
(602) 225-2855
www.hawaiianair.com
Terminal 3
Reservations/Information:
(800) 367-5320
Baggage service:
(602) 220-0680
www.jetblue.com
Terminal 3
Reservations/Information:
(800) 538-2583
www.midwestairlines.com
Terminal 3
Reservations/Information:
(800) 452-2022
Baggage service:
(800) 452-2022 or (602) 244-1066
www.nwa.com
Terminal 3
Please note: All Northwest customers should check in with Delta Air Lines when flying from PHX Sky Harbor Airport
Reservations/Information:
(800) 225-2525
Baggage service:
(602) 273-3973
www.southwest.com
Terminal 4
Reservations/Information:
(800) 435-9792
Baggage service:
(602) 286-3465 or (602) 389-3465
www.suncountry.com
Terminal 3
Reservations/Information:
(800) 359-6786
Baggage service:
(800) 359-6786
www.ual.com
Terminal 2
Reservations/Information:
(800) 241-6522
Baggage service:
(800) 221-6903
www.usairways.com
Terminal 4
Reservations/Information:
(800) 428-4322
Baggage service:
(800) 371-4771
