PHX Media Kit: Airport Development
Phoenix Sky Harbor is always looking to enhance infrastructure and offerings to improve the experience for the travelling public.
Recent Enhancements
New Restaurants
An assortment of new restaurants including Popshop and the Coca-Cola Lounge, Garrett Popcorn, and Tacos Chiwas have opened in Terminal 4, providing passengers with a great variety of beloved local concepts and nationally recognized brands.
Guy Fieri’s Phoenix Kitchen + Bar and the SanTan Spirit House recently opened. Guy Fieri’s features the notable chef ’s American dishes. SanTan Spirit House, from the local SanTan Brewing Company, offers a variety of shareable food items and unique spirits, and is the first PHX restaurant located in a gate area—in Terminal 4 between gates D14 and 17.
As part of the airport’s ongoing efforts to bring new concessions, Terminal 4 will see the addition of several popular local eateries that showcase Phoenix’s vibrant food scene. This list includes The Macintosh, The Mexicano by Chef Joey, The Collins Small Batch Kitchen, Cactus & Cow Burger Bar, Greenwood Brewing, Ingo’s, Farm at South Mountain, Morning Glory Café and The Bar at PHX.
Innovative Shops
Camelback Provisions is a new 24-hour retail concept inspired by Arizona's adventurous spirit and Southwestern landscapes. Guests can find gourmet snacks by several of the finest local artisans, beverages, tech accessories, travel necessities, top reads, and souvenirs.
Sapphire Lounge by The Club
Travelers can enjoy the Sapphire Lounge by The Club, a stunning 3,500-square-foot space designed for relaxation and work, and open to all travelers, regardless of airline.
A retrofitted Airstream food truck, featuring a curated local menu from Phoenix favorite The Larder & The Delta creates an extraordinary dining experience.
The lounge is now undergoing a significant expansion that will bring even more space and upgraded amenities.
Continued Growth
Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (CAMP)
Our customers expect America’s Friendliest Airport® to provide availability for all types of air transportation, have comfortable terminals with a variety of amenities and services, and offer easy access on the roadways.
To accomplish these goals, in 2019, Phoenix Sky Harbor developed a 20-year plan that would provide a roadmap for meeting future demand. In 2022, the plan was updated, and near-term goals were identified:
- Improve airfield efficiency with a new north/south taxiway on the west side of the Airport.
- Move cargo operations to make room for the new taxiway.
- Add a second north concourse to Terminal 3 and renovate select areas of Terminal 4 to provide more comfortable and operable spaces.
- Build more gates to provide availability to the airlines.
- Adjust the Airport’s roadways to increase traffic flow and security as well as improve access to and from the freeway system.
- Lengthen the center runway to satisfy the increased need for a longer departure runway.
No local tax dollars would be used for these projects. All projects would be paid for through grants, airport revenues, facility charges and bonds, and each individual project would be required to go through a City Council approval process and finance plan.
View more info on the Comprehensive Asset Management Plan page.
Coming Up
Taxiway U
Construction is ongoing on the new 2,000-foot taxiway. This new infrastructure will bridge the north and south airfields on the west end of the airport, allowing for better aircraft flow and streamlined airfield operations. Work will include major utility relocation, west airport roadway reconfiguration, and modifications to existing airport facilities. The project is anticipated to be completed in 2027.
View more info on the Taxiway Uniform page.
Terminal 3 New North Concourse
The Terminal 3 new north concourse project, which kicked off in spring 2025, will boost the total number of gates at Terminal 3 from 20 to 26. The new concourse will add approximately 173,000 square feet of space to further elevate the passenger experience at PHX with new shops, restaurants, and a mezzanine featuring a lounge. The design will provide travelers with efficient access, comfort and aesthetic appeal, including beautiful views of Camelback Mountain. The project is pursuing a minimum of LEED Silver Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.
View more info on the Terminal 3 Concourse Construction page.
New Terminal
A future terminal on the west side of the airport is a key component of Phoenix Sky Harbor’s long-range plan to support passenger growth. With a continued increase in passenger traffic and larger aircraft flying into the airport, additional capacity will be needed. The new terminal will be built where the former Terminals 1 and 2 were located. A collaborative visioning phase for the terminal and its design started in early 2026; a design-procurement process is anticipated in 2027; and construction could begin in 2029, with a potential 2033 opening. This will be the first new terminal construction since Terminal 4 opened in 1990.
View more info on the Future West Terminal page.