Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Also known as: Phoenix Airport, Sky Harbor, PHX Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun in Arizona. It sits about 3 miles (5 km) east of downtown Phoenix, close to Tempe and Scottsdale, and handled about 51.6 million passengers in 2025.
PHX is American Airlines' largest hub, and Southwest and Frontier have bases here. International routes include London Heathrow, Paris, Taipei and many cities in Mexico and Canada.
There are two terminals in use, Terminal 3 (the John McCain III Terminal) and Terminal 4, after Terminal 2 closed in 2020. The PHX Sky Train links them with the Valley Metro light rail at 44th Street, East Economy Parking and the Rental Car Center.
From the airport, travelers head downtown, to Scottsdale, Tempe and Arizona State University, Mesa and the resorts of the Valley, or north to Sedona and the Grand Canyon.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
City of Phoenix
- Runways
Three; the longest, 8/26, is 11,489 ft
- Passengers per year
About 51.6 million in 2025
- Opened
1928, as Sky Harbor
- Hub
American Airlines, its largest hub
Arrival tips for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Check which terminal you land at: Terminal 3 or Terminal 4. Each has its own baggage claim, and drivers meet you at your terminal.
If you arrive on an international flight, you clear US Customs and Border Protection in Terminal 4, where American, Southwest and the international airlines operate. If you are eligible, Global Entry or Mobile Passport Control can shorten the line. Precleared flights from Canada arrive at Terminal 3 like domestic flights.
Domestic passengers go straight to baggage claim in their terminal.
Taxis, ride apps, shuttles and pre-booked drivers serve both terminals. The PHX Sky Train links the terminals with the light rail station and the Rental Car Center. Summer days in Phoenix are very hot, so wait for your ride indoors where you can.
Ground transportation
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A pre-booked driver meets you at your terminal and takes you to downtown, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa or a Valley resort, or further to Sedona.
Valley Metro light rail
Take the PHX Sky Train to the 44th Street/Washington station for light rail to downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.
Taxi and ride apps
Taxis, ride apps and shuttles serve both terminals.
Rental car
The Rental Car Center is reached by the PHX Sky Train.
Moving between terminals
- 1
PHX Sky Train
An automated train linking Terminals 3 and 4, East Economy Parking, the 44th Street light rail station and the Rental Car Center.
Terminals
Terminal 3
The John McCain III Terminal, used mainly by Alaska, Delta, Frontier and United for domestic and precleared flights.
Terminal 4
American Airlines, Southwest and the international airlines, with eight concourses, N1 to N4 and S1 to S4.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Air France, American Airlines, British Airways
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
PHX Sky Train
Links the terminals, light rail, East Economy Parking and the Rental Car Center.
Rental Car Center
All rental companies, reached by the PHX Sky Train.
USO lounge
Military and veterans hospitality room in Terminal 4.
Phoenix Airport Museum
Art and exhibitions in Terminals 3 and 4.
Airport lounges
USO club (Terminal 4)
Hospitality room for military members and veterans.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Request wheelchair or mobility assistance through your airline when you book, and confirm it at least 48 hours before you fly.
Reduced mobility
Use the PHX Sky Train between terminals, or ask your airline for assistance from the gate to the curb.
Service animals
Rules for service and emotional support animals are set by each airline, so check with yours before you travel and carry the required documents.
Assistance on arrival
Airline staff meet passengers who requested assistance at the aircraft and accompany them through customs and baggage claim to the curb.
Parking
East Economy Parking
Linked to the terminals by the PHX Sky Train.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Phoenix airport from downtown?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 3 miles (5 km) east of downtown Phoenix, close to Tempe. The PHX Sky Train connects with Valley Metro light rail at 44th Street, and taxis, ride apps and pre-booked drivers make the short trip by road.
How many terminals does Phoenix airport have?
PHX has two terminals in use: Terminal 3, the John McCain III Terminal, and Terminal 4. Terminal 2 closed in 2020 and was demolished. There is no Terminal 1.
Which terminal does American Airlines use at Phoenix?
American Airlines, which has its largest hub at PHX, uses Terminal 4, along with Southwest and the international airlines. Alaska, Delta, Frontier and United use Terminal 3.
Is there a train from Phoenix airport?
Yes. The PHX Sky Train runs from the terminals to the 44th Street/Washington station, where you can take Valley Metro light rail to downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.
What time zone is Phoenix airport in?
Phoenix uses Mountain Standard Time (UTC−7). Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, so in summer it has the same time as Los Angeles, and in winter the same as Denver.