Latest PHX News & Updates

Time is Money, but Airport Parking Can Cost Less

Birdwatcher’s Report

There’s no sunset like an Arizona sunset! Our runway sits right in the center of the City of Phoenix. Thanks to Instagram follower @lainadawn for capturing the natural beauty of America's fifth-largest city.

Phoenix Airport Museum Aviator Spotlight: Lincoln J. Ragsdale

The latest Phoenix Airport Museum pop-up exhibit highlights one of Arizona’s prominent historical figures, Tuskegee Airman Lincoln J. Ragsdale (1926–1995). Throughout his life of service and activism, Ragsdale was a notable aviator, entrepreneur and civil rights leader in Phoenix.

Job Fairs Will Be Held Monthly

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will be hosting monthly job fairs, which are currently scheduled through May of this year. Those looking for work will have opportunities to meet with representatives from airport businesses to discuss and apply for open positions.

PHX celebrates 40 years with Southwest Airlines, Airline Wins Notable Award

Jan. 31, 2022 Phoenix Sky Harbor marked 40 years of service with Southwest Airlines. On the last day of January in 1982, the airline launched service to not only Phoenix, but San Diego and Las Vegas as well. According to the airline, Phoenix has become a top focus city over the past 40 years. Eight new gates, occupied by Southwest, are set to open in Terminal 4 this year.

Reach Brand New Destinations from PHX

Sun Country began twice weekly service to Rochester, Minn. on Feb. 4. Rochester is a new market for Phoenix.

Spirit has started daily direct service from Phoenix to Las Vegas. They are the fourth carrier to serve fly direct to Las Vegas.

Allegiant will start flying direct twice weekly to Knoxville on Feb. 16. Knoxville is a new market for Phoenix.

For those looking to visit Canada, WestJet has restarted service to Regina, Canada.

To see all the places you can fly from PHX, visit our Where We Fly page.

United Flight Academy Opens at GYR

Exciting things are happening at Phoenix Goodyear Airport as the airport recently welcomed the inaugural pilot class to the United Aviate Academy.

Sky Valet Parking Expands at Phoenix Sky Harbor

Travelers familiar with America’s Friendliest Airport® know that valet parking has been available at the Terminal 4 garage, but Sky Valet has expanded its service to Terminal 3.

Birdwatcher’s Report

Who doesn’t love a stunning sunrise photo? This was taken on Feb. 4. It is looking west at the inversion layers being illuminated by the rising sun to the east.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Vescio Photography.

Aviation Business Summit Returning Virtually

The City of Phoenix Aviation Department is hosting a virtual Aviation Business Summit on Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., with a bonus Bidding Bootcamp workshop on Feb. 23 hosted in partnership with the Equal Opportunity Department and the Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors of America.

The two-day event is designed to give interested businesses the opportunity to learn, network, and understand the tools available for doing business with Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports.

Some of the topics covered at this year’s event will include a review of upcoming business opportunities, information on our procurement process, a review of the different certification programs, and training on how to navigate our badging process.

The event will also have opportunities to network and interact virtually with City staff, community partners and businesses partners through virtual exhibitor booths.