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Birdwatcher’s Report

A sighting of this GlobalX A320 aircraft recently made an appearance at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Photo courtesy of @480avn on Instagram.

90th Anniversary Employee Spotlight: Lisa F.

For nearly two decades, Lisa F. has been an important part of the Phoenix Airport System. An employee since 2006, she now serves as Environmental Planning Project Manager, where she leads sustainability and safety efforts across Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports. Her work helps ensure compliance with environmental regulations while protecting both the community and the natural world.

90 Years at PHX: 2000s

As part of our year-long 90th anniversary celebration, we’re looking back at the previous decades in our history. The 2000s were a time of change. According to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the population of greater Phoenix grew by 29% from 2000 to 2010. This decade experienced many significant events including major economic swings.

Meet Charles Greenwald, a Longtime Navigator Volunteer

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the volunteer Navigator program at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. You can spot these helpful volunteers by their signature purple vests, shirts or blazers, always ready with a warm smile to assist travelers. As part of the celebration for this milestone, we are featuring longtime volunteer Charles Greenwald. Originally from Philadelphia, Charles has dedicated nearly 22 years to the Navigator program, contributing more than 4,800 volunteer hours.

United Employees Join to Fight Hunger

United Airlines employees gathered in early September to pack meals for the community. Airline workers volunteered for four hours to take part in a Rise Against Hunger meal-packing event at Terminal 3. About 15 employees pitched in during the volunteer time period and packed nearly 8,000 meals.

Fundraiser Now Underway to Help Pilot Land Safely

Pilot, believed to be a Doberman mix, had been spotted navigating traffic and harsh conditions around Phoenix Sky Harbor and nearby freeways. In the early hours of Aug. 23, a team of community volunteers, PHX team members and animal rescue groups worked together to safely capture him.

Eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard to be Closed Nightly for Two Weeks

Project work at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Terminal 3 will be closing a major route through the airport nightly for two weeks. Beginning the evening of Sept. 23, eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard on the north side of Terminal 3 will be closed 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly, through and including the night of Monday, Oct. 6. All eastbound traffic during those times must detour through Terminal 3’s inner curb lanes, which will remain open. Significant traffic delays are expected due to the closure of this key corridor through the airport.

A Beverage Tailor-made for Travelers

Two optometrists who have seen more than 80,000 patients over 20 years in practice decided to try on another set of hats: beverage creators.

Book Early for Fall Break Parking

If you’re planning your fall break vacation, you should also be reserving a spot in an official onsite parking location at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Our online reservation system gives you access to several parking options across the airport.

Frontier Airlines Announces New Service to Two Locations

Reservations are now open for upcoming new service between Phoenix Sky Harbor and Spokane, Washington and Reno, Nevada.

• Nonstop service twice a week between Reno (RNO) and Phoenix begins Nov. 22.
• Nonstop twice a week service between Spokane (GEG) and Phoenix begins Nov. 23.