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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Guide
ABOUT PHX
A civil-military public airport three miles southeast of the downtown area, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is Arizona's largest and busiest airport, and among the largest commercial airports in the U.S. In 2018, PHX served 44,943,686 passengers. PHX covers 3,400 acres at an elevation of 1,135 ft. The airport has three parallel concrete/grooved runways.
The airport's private airplane area is one of eight service centers for the Medevac Airline Air Evac.
PHX has 116 aircraft gates in three terminals. The airport is the sixth largest hub for American Airlines, with over 250 daily departures to 102 destinations in 5 countries. The airline employs over 9,500 people in Phoenix. American Airlines passengers accounted for more than 46 percent of all PHX travelers as of 2017. PHX is also one of the largest operating bases for Southwest Airlines with 188 daily departures to 53 cities across the U.S.
In addition to American and Southwest Airlines, carriers serving PHX passengers include Advanced Air, Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Alaska Air, American Eagle, Boutique Air, British Airways, Condor, Contour Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Eurowings, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, JSX, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, Volaris, and WestJet.
AIRPORT DINING AND AMENITIES
PHX features several shopping and dining options. Find a full list of all leisure amenities here.
PHX also has beautiful spots for airplane take-off and landing photography. Take photos atop the Terminal 4 parking garage, at Terminal 3 PHX Sky Train® Station by the center and south runways, or atop the Terminal 2 parking garage.
Nursing stations are located in Terminal 2 near the men's room in the walkway between the ticket counters and checkpoint, in Terminal 3 at the baggage claim elevators on Level 5 (pre-security) and on Level 4 across from Gate F5 (post-security), and in Terminal 4 next to the family restroom on Level 3, next to the family restroom on the upper level of gates B15-22, directly after passing through Security Checkpoint D, and on the north end of the A17-30 concourse.
PHX also has shops that cater to children in case you would like to pick up a special toy or activity for the plane ride.
Parking near PHX with The Parking Spot helps travelers find the best, most convenient, and most cost-effective parking option so their car-to-air transfer is as seamless as possible. Parking with The Parking Spot is up to 70% less expensive than parking at the airport. Lots are located within minutes from PHX, and parking include complimentary door-to-door shuttle service to and from the airport.
Access to the lowest rates via reservation and pre-pay on The Parking Spot app or TheParkingSpot.com
Shuttle service every 5-7 minutes from the parking lot to the airport
On-call shuttle hours between 12 a.m. - 7 a.m.
Shuttle tracking through The Parking Spot app
Short and long-term parking options
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Express check-in and check-out through The Parking Spot app
HOTELS NEAR PHX
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Phoenix
320 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Ph.: +1. 602.225.0500
3838 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Ph.: +1.602.306.2323
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport
4300 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
ATTRACTIONS AT PHX
Phoenix Airport Museum (3800 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034) - The Airport Museum is connected to the main part of the airport. The museum's Aviation History Collection features artifacts related to the Sky Harbor, Deer Valley and Goodyear airport community and aims to share important achievements in Arizona air transport. (https://www.skyharbor.com/Museum)
ATTRACTIONS NEAR PHX
Chase Field (401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004) - Chase Field is home to the MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks. Formerly known as Bank One Ballpark, the field first opened in 1998 and is a favorite destination for Phoenix area baseball lovers. (3.2 miles from PHX)
Phoenix Zoo (455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008) - The Phoenix Zoo is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. With nearly 1,400 animals and over 2.5 miles of trails to tour, animal and nature lovers will delight in all the zoo has to offer. (4.8 miles from PHX)
Q. What time does PHX airport open?
A. PHX is open 24 hours a day, but security checkpoints open about 90 minutes before the first flight.
Q. Where can you park at PHX?
A. Parking at The Parking Spot is the most affordable and convenient off-site parking option for PHX passengers.
Q. Is there a kid friendly area at PHX?
A. While the airport does not have a designated play area for children, PHX's website offers resources to keep children entertained during air travel.
Q. Does Phoenix have free wifi?
A. Phoenix Sky Harbor offers free WiFi for travelers. Passengers can easily connect to their internet from their phone, tablet, or laptop.
Q. How many passengers fly from PHX every year?
A. In 2018, over 44.9 million passengers flew through PHX.
Q. Does Phoenix have a pet relief area?
A. There are three pet relief areas: one before security, one by the train stations, and one post-security.
Q. Is vaping allowed at PHX?
A. PHX is a smoke free airport. Smokers and vapers should visit the designated smoking areas outside the terminal.
Q. Are there smoking lounges at PHX?
A. There are no smoking lounges inside of PHX. Smokers should look for the designated areas outside of the terminal.
Category: Airport Parking Guides | November 11, 2019
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