Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Guide

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, or commonly known as PHX Airport, is a bustling hub in Phoenix that serves over 51 million passengers annually and offers world-class amenities. If you are flying for business or leisure, this PHX guide provides essential information to ensure a smooth and stress-free airport experience.

About Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

It is located around 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix, in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is the largest and busiest airport in Arizona and is also one of the largest commercial airports in the United States. With an average yearly passenger traffic of around 51.6 million, PHX is one of the busiest airports globally. American Airlines uses PHX airport as a hub, while Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines use it as a base. The airport is known for being the busiest three-runway airport in the world.

Inside Sky Harbor

Inside the airport, you will find Terminal 3 and Terminal 4. Sky Harbor Airport does not have Terminals 1 and 2! Terminal 1 was taken down in 1991 after Terminal 4 opened. The airport authorities have confirmed that Terminal 2 is no longer in use. However, they have kept the current numbering system for the terminals as it is already familiar to passengers. The 326-foot-tall (99 m) air traffic control tower at the airport opened on January 14, 2007. It is right next to the parking area for Terminal 3 and is also where the Phoenix TRACON stops. This is the third control tower at Sky Harbor and one of the largest in North America.

Where is Phoenix Airport located?

Phoenix Airport is located at 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ – 85034. You can contact the airport by calling them at 602-273-3300, their main number. You can contact airport paging at 602-273-3456. If you have lost or misplaced your item, please contact the Lost and Found Department at 602-273-3333 or email them at lostandfound@phoenix.gov.

Sky Harbor parking map

Phoenix Airport parking and transportation

Phoenix Airport has multiple parking options at Terminals 3 and 4. In addition to the onsite lots, you can find parking spaces at the offsite lots, where the Phoenix Airport parking rates are affordable if booked through Way. Here are the different transportation options at Phoenix Airport:

Rental Cars

Location: 1805 E, Sky Harbor Circle South (between 16th and 24th Street, south of Buckeye Road)

PHX Sky Train®

Location:

At Terminal 3: On Level 5 At Terminal 4: On Level 3

Ride Share

Pick-up Location:

At Terminal 3: Entire south outer curb

At Terminal 4: Level 1, south outer curb, west end door #2 and east end outside door #6 or door #8; Level 1, north outer curb, far west end outside door #1.

Taxis & Shuttles

Pick-up Location:

At Terminal 3: North curb; Outside door #7 At Terminal 4: Level 1; North curb, outside door #7; South curb, outside door #4

Driving Directions to PHX Airport

• If you drive to the Sky Harbor airport from the north, you need to take I-17 south or Loop 101 south to I-10, I-10 east, toward Tucson to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
• If you drive to the airport from Scottsdale, North Tempe, or North Mesa, you must take west to Loop 101 or Price Freeway. Next, take Loop 101 north to Loop 2020 or the Red Mountain Freeway, and from there, take Loop 202 to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
• If you are driving to the airport from the south, you need to take the US 60 or the Superstition Freeway west to Loop 101 or Price Freeway, you need to take Loop 101 north to Loop 202 or the Red Mountain Freeway, and the Loop 202 west and take the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport exit. Or you can take the US 60 west to I-10, I-10 west, going toward Phoenix to SR143, SR143 north to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Phoenix Airport amenities

• Animal relief areas
• ATMs & cash to card machines
• Charging stations
• Information counters
• Lost & found
• Lounges
• Mailboxes
• Nursing stations
• Other retail services
• Passenger paging
• Smoking areas
• Wi-Fi

Phoenix Airport hotels

Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport

Address of Airport: 4300 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Distance from the airport: 0.8 miles

Howard Johnson Inn Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Address of Airport: 4120 E Van Buren St, Suite B, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Distance from the airport: 1.2 miles

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton PHX Airport

Address of Airport: 320 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Distance from the airport: 1.4 miles

Courtyard Phoenix Airport

Address of Airport: 2621 S 47th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Distance from the airport: 1.8 miles

Hilton Phoenix Airport

Address of Airport: 2435 S 47th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Distance from the airport: 1.9 miles

Hyatt Place Tempe PHX Airport

Address of Airport: 1413 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 Distance from the airport: 2.4 miles

Wyndham Phoenix Airport Tempe

Address of Airport: 1600 S 52nd St, Tempe, AZ 85281 Distance from the airport: 3.1 miles

Phoenix Airport food & dining

At Terminal 3

• Ajo Al’s: Level 4, Post-Security, near Gate E4
• Peet’s Coffee: Level 1, Pre-Security, near Check-in/Baggage
• PHX Beer Company: Level 4, Post-Security, near Gate E4
• SanTan Brewing Company: Level 4, Post-Security, near Gate F6
• Starbucks: Level 4, Post-Security, near Post-Security, near Gates E5 and F4
• The Tavern: Level 4, Post-Security, near Gate F3

At Terminal 4

• Barrio Cafe: Level 3, Post-Security, near Gate D1
• Blanco Tacos & Tequila: Level 3, Post-Security, near Gate A5
• Chelsea’s Kitchen: Level 3, Pre-Security, near Departures
• Chick-fil-A: Level 3, Post-Security, near Gate D11
• Starbucks: Level 1, Pre-Security, near Baggage; Level 3, Post-Security, near Gates B17 and C1

Phoenix Airport shops & stores

At Terminal 3

• The Best Of the Valley: Level 4, Post-Security, near Gate F3
• InMotion: Level 4, Post-Security, near Post-Security
• Johnston & Murphy: Level 4, Post-Security, near Post-Security
• Stellar News: Level 4, Post-Security, near Gate E4
• Tech On The Go: Level 4, Post-Security, near Gate F6

At Terminal 4

• Arizona Roadtrip: Level 3, Post-Security, near Gate D11
• AZ essentials: Level 3, Post-Security, near Gate A1
• CASA Airport: Level 3, Post-Security, near Gate A17
• CNBC 12 News: Level 3, Post-Security, near Gate A23
• Hudson News: Level 3, Post-Security, near Gate B21

Phoenix Airport lounges

Lounge	Terminal	Location	Operating Hours
Delta Sky Club	Terminal 3	Near Gate F8	4:45 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Escape Lounges	Terminal 3	Level 4, Post-security, at the intersection of the E and F Gates	4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
United Club	Terminal 3	Near Gate E3	5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
The American Airlines Admirals Club	Terminal 4	Above Gates A7 and A9  Between Gates A19 and A21  Above Gates B5 and B7	A7 – A9: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m  A19 – A21: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.  B5 – B7: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Centurion® Lounge	Terminal 4	Across from Gate B21	7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Escape Lounges	Terminal 4	Across from Gate B22	5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sapphire Lounge By The Club	Terminal 4	Near Gate D11	5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily
The USO	Terminal 4	Pre-security on the east end of Level 2	7 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Daily

Security at Phoenix Airport

TSA Checkpoints

Operating Hours

At Terminal 3: Open 24 hours

At Terminal 4:

• Checkpoint A – Open 24 hours
• Checkpoint B – 4:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Checkpoint C – 3:15 a.m. to 10:30 p.m; Checkpoint D – 3:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

TSA PreCheck

Operating Hours

At Terminal 3: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. At Terminal 4: Checkpoints A, B, C, & D – 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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