Phoenix Airport Info to Make Travel Easier

Phoenix Sky Harbor Info to Make Traveling Easier

Phoenix Sky Harbor is a major hub in the Southwest, serving over 40 million passengers a year. Here are some tips to make traveling via PHX easier.

Busiest Days and Times: Early morning, Monday-Friday. Spring break travel makes March a busy month.

Security Tips and Checkpoint Wait Times

• TSA screening times vary, depending on departure times. Mid-day, they range from 5-20 minutes, but you can do a same-day check of screening line times at: http://www.whatsbusy.com/airport.
• Phoenix Sky Harbor is open 24 hours; security checkpoints typically open 90 minutes before the first flight.
• Make sure you enter through the right terminal, as going to another terminal means going through security again.
• Make TSA screening easier on everyone:
  • Have your boarding pass and ID in hand when you get to the front of the line.
  • Wear slip-off shoes and a light coat, weather permitting.
  • Liquids must be less than 3.4 ounces, bottles must fit in 1-quart bags, and be placed in a bin for screening. Carry an empty water bottle and fill it at a drinking fountain once you’re past security.
  • Have laptops and large tech items easily accessible
  • Use TSA Pre-Check (https://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck) for a fast and easy screening process (short lines, no shoe removal, no liquid checks, no computer removals)

Conveniences:

Sky Harbor provides free WiFi at all terminals. PHX Sky Train connects Terminals 3 and 4.

Food & Drink at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport:

• Best options for early morning coffee: Peet’s Coffee and Tea (Terminal 4), Starbucks (all terminals).
• Want to eat before dropping off your car? Some locations near our facility include:
  • Doughbird, 4385 E Indian School Road (Chicken and Pizza, 4.3 miles)
  • Stockyards Restaurant, 5009 E Washington St, Ste 115, Phoenix (Steakhouse, American, Seafood, 0.8 miles)
  • Avanti Restaurants, 2728 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix (Italian, 4.3 miles)