The Guide to Phoenix Airport (PHX)

Arizona’s largest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, is located about four miles from downtown Phoenix. A focus city for both American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, Phoenix Airport is the 10th busiest airport in the United States by aircraft movements.

If you have a trip to or from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in the near future, this guide, which includes information on how to get to the airport by public transport, terminal details and what lounges are available, is for you.

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• Airport code: PHX.

• Address: 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.

• Website: www.skyharbor.com.

• Number of runways: Three.

• Number of terminals: Two — Terminal 3 and Terminal 4.

• Transport between terminals: PHX Sky Train.

• Daily flights served: 1,200.

• Daily passenger count: 125,000.

For PHX Sky Harbor terminals and an interactive map, visit this page.

Nearly two dozen airlines, both U.S.-based and international, operate flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Depending on the carrier you’re flying, you’ll be departing from one of the terminals below.

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Both terminals have TSA PreCheck lines, so if you’re a member of the Trusted Traveler Programs, you can use the following checkpoints to breeze through security:

Terminal 3

• North checkpoint.

Terminal 4

• Checkpoint A.

• Checkpoint B.

• Checkpoint C.

• Checkpoint D.

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Bus

Two bus lines serve Phoenix Airport: Route 13 and Route 44. Route 13 stops near the airport’s operations building, west of Terminal 3, and at 24th Street PHX Sky Train Station. Route 44 stops at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station.

Train

Take the free Sky Train to the 44th Street PHX Sky Train Station and head to the Valley Metro Rail platform. You can use the light rail to reach Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.

Ride-hailing apps

Both Lyft and Uber operate in the Phoenix metro area, meaning you can request a ride to and from the airport.

If you need to rent or drop off a vehicle, you can take the PHX Sky Train between the rental car center and the terminals.

The following car rental companies have offices at the car rental center at Phoenix Airport:

Terminal 3

Delta Sky Club

• Location: Near Gate F8.

• Hours: 4:45 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner

• Location: At the intersection of E and F gates, mezzanine level, next to Passage by Hudson.

• Hours: 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

United Club

• Location: Near Gate E3.

• Hours: 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Terminal 4

Admirals Club, Concourse A

• Location: Above Gates A7 and A9.

• Hours: 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

• Location: Between Gates A19 and A21.

• Hours: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Admirals Club, Concourse B

• Location: Above Gates B5 and B7.

• Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Escape Lounge – The Centurion® Studio Partner

• Location: Across from Gate B22.

• Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Centurion Lounge

• Location: Across from Gate B22, on the upper level.

• Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

USO Lounge

• Location: Level 2, East End, near B and C elevators (pre-security).

• Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

If you don’t have lounge access, you can grab a bite at many restaurants available at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The eateries include national chains as well as some local establishments.

A slew of retail shops is available for passengers looking for last-minute items in between flights. Among the traditional travel swag, you’ll also find some merchandise showcasing the spirit of the American Southwest.