Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) Information

Where is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?  

At an elevation of 335 metres (1100 feet), the city of Phoenix is situated in the biologically unique and remarkable Sonoran Desert. It's no wonder that Phoenix has the highest temperature, on average, of any metropolitan area in the continental USA. With its long, hot summers and mild winters, Phoenix is a popular getaway.

The area around Phoenix was once a centre of Hohokam culture, who built complex canals to serve their many villages. You can still see remains in the city today. Coupled with today's trendy shops, hotels, restaurants and bars, Phoenix is as interesting as it is relaxing.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (IATA: PHX, ICAO: KPHX, FAA LID: PHX), also known as Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Sky Harbor Airport or simply Phoenix Airport is located just southeast of central Phoenix, in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. PHX is also home to Sky Harbor Air National Guard Base.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport served 40,591,948 passengers in 2011, making it the 8th busiest in the United States, and the 23rd busiest in the world. PHX's designated reliever airports are Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT).

Southwest and US Airways are PHX's two largest carriers. Other airlines serving PHX include Aeroméxico, Air Canada, AirTran, Alaska, American, British Airways, Delta, Frontier, Great Lakes, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Sun Country, United and WestJet.

Top international destinations served from Phoenix Airport include Calgary, Cancún, Edmonton, Guadalajara, London, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, San José del Cabo, Toronto and Vancouver. The busiest domestic destinations from PHX include Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, San Diego and Seattle. 

Construction is underway on a new Phoenix Sky Train automated people-mover that will, eventually, connect the existing 44th Street and Washington Light Rail Station to PHX's parking facilities, all three terminals and the Rental Car Centre. The service wii open in stages, with projected completion in 2020.

Your best bet for a Phoenix Airport transfer is the train. Details on all options are included in this guide.

Or, to truly arrive stress free, treat yourself to a private Phoenix Airport transfer from IHateTaxis.

Phoenix Airport services include:

• Phoenix Airport Museum (aviation themed) - Terminal 2

• Official PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Website    

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