And the Award Goes To: Recent Wins at PHX
October 14, 2026
It must be award season because Phoenix Sky Harbor has recently stacked up a few different honors and awards. Check out our recent standings in various categories:
2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Phoenix Sky Harbor has been recognized among the top 10 U.S. airports in the four categories we were nominated in. Thank you to all who voted for PHX!
Phoenix Sky Harbor ranked No. 5 for best airport for dining, No. 7 for best large airport, and No. 9 for best airport for art. Blanco Tacos + Tequila, located in Terminal 4 near Gate A5, was ranked No. 9 for best airport sit-down restaurant.
Top Three Mega Airports
For the year in a row, Phoenix Sky Harbor was ranked as one of the top three mega airports in a new annual North America airport satisfaction study based off surveys. Mega airports serve at least 33 million passengers annually.
Phoenix New Times' Best of Phoenix® 2026
Phoenix New Times' Best of Phoenix® 2026 named Bunky Boutique Best Women’s Clothing and Changing Hands Bookstore as Best Bookstore, both in the Goods & Services. The next time you visit PHX, stop by Bunky Boutique for some unique and local treasures, located in Terminal 4, pre-security. Plus, check out Uptown Phoenix in Terminal 4 near Gate D11 for their selection of books from Changing Hands Bookstore.
Top 10 least stressful airports
Earlier this year, PHX was ranked the second least stressful airport in the United States by Mozio. In another analysis by Rightway Parking, PHX was ranked sixth-least stressful airport in the U.S. Both studies considered factors such as flight schedules, including delays and cancellations, and driving time and distance from downtown.
ACI-NA Excellence in Customer Experience: Local Art, Canvas & Culture
The annual awards given by Airports Council International-North America are coveted by airports big and small, and PHX is a finalist in a category celebrating innovative permanent installations, rotating exhibitions, and performing arts initiatives. Winning airport programs transform terminal spaces into engaging environments for passengers that demonstrate the airport's commitment to showcasing local or regional art and culture.
These honors capture a variety of amenities and things to do at America's Friendliest Airport®, showing our dedication to providing an enhanced traveling experience.
