August 2022

Birdwatcher’s Report

Two Viking CL-415EAF (Enhanced Aerial Firefighter) aircraft on the ramp took a break at Deer Valley Airport after what has been a very active wildfire season.

September Job Fair

Phoenix Sky Harbor is holding a job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station located at 44th and Washington streets.

#CityHallSelfie Day Visits the Sky Harbor Tarmac

Every August cities across the nation collaborate in the fun celebration of local government by taking part in #CityHallSelfie day.

30 Years of Service Celebrated for Kind Superstar

Meet Robert “Bob” Lynch, a dedicated Associate with Kind Hospitality, a concessionaire at Phoenix Sky Harbor. Bob works at Terminal 3’s Panera Bread.

Tour the Phoenix Airport Museum, No Plane Ticket Needed!

Do you want to visit one of the oldest and largest airport art programs in the country?  From the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® to the Rental Car Center there are nearly 900 works of art in all media.

Sneak Peek at Big Game Feature Heading to Sky Harbor

America’s Friendliest Airport® is expected to welcome hundreds of thousands of Super Bowl LVII visitors from across the globe in 2023. To start the celebration and count down to the Big Game, the Super Bowl LVII countdown clock will be unveiled in Terminal 4, Phoenix Sky Harbor’s busiest terminal.

Flight Frequencies Increase to Popular Destinations

Later this year, two major airlines will increase popular routes as passenger counts continue to echo pre-pandemic numbers.

Advanced Air Gallup Service Returns After More Than a Decade

Congressman Ruben Gallego was joined by Phoenix City Councilwoman Debra Stark to welcome Advanced Air’s Inaugural Flight from Gallup, NM.

Breeze Airways Announces New Service from Sky Harbor

Breeze Airways began service in May 2021 from 16 destinations primarily in the east and southeast of the United States. One year later, they ranked as the No. 2 U.S. best domestic airline of 2021 by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards.

Fazoli’s Makes Its Return to the Valley

PHX Fastpitch Event Scheduled

Eighth Concourse Concession and Business Meeting Outreach

The City of Phoenix Aviation Department is conducting a Business Information Meeting/Outreach for Terminal 4 S1 (Eighth Concourse) Phase II concessions operators and other interested parties including ACDBE, DBE and small business operators and potential concessions suppliers, in preparation for the release of a competitive Revenue Contract Solicitation (RCS) for Terminal Concessions opportunities.

PHX Scores High in Friendliness

As America’s Friendliest Airport® we strive to provide world-class customer service to every customer every day.  And we’re pleased that our passengers agree. In a recent passenger survey, more than 80% of those surveyed say we are friendlier than other airports, and of those, more than half say we are much more friendly.

Airport Employee Child Care Scholarship Launches to Support Workers

The Aviation Department officially launched its City of Phoenix Airport Worker Child Care Scholarship Program to promote an added benefit for workers in the aviation industry, which has been challenged for more than two years by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

City of Phoenix Aviation Department Names Two New Assistant Directors

After a nationwide recruitment, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department has selected two new Assistant Aviation Directors. Jay DeWitt will be serving in the Chief Development Officer role and Roxann Favors will be returning to the City of Phoenix Aviation Department to serve in the Chief Revenue Officer role.

Getting Out of Town over Labor Day Weekend?

With the Phoenix heat still tipping the thermometers on the side of uncomfortable, an escape over Labor Day weekend to cooler destinations sure has an appeal. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is offering some valuable travel tips and some guidance for keeping the stress out of your travel plans.

New Eighth Concourse Receives Accolades

Phoenix Sky Harbor’s new eighth concourse at Terminal 4 (S1) received a distinguished accolade from the Engineering News-Record’s 2022 best projects in the Southwest.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Receives High Marks in Newly Released Rankings

Exciting news! Airports Council International - ACI World has released the final airport rankings for 2021. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ranked the 11th busiest airport in the world and 9th busiest in the U.S. for passenger traffic. We also ranked 8th busiest in the world and U.S. for aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings).