Terminal 3
Smaller of the two. Used by Delta, Frontier and several other airlines.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix, Arizona KPHX #13 US airport by passengers
About 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix, right between downtown and Tempe.
- FAA status
- Checking Updated 42 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 84°F Observed 1 h ago
- Late departures
- 28.2%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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PHX at a glance
Phoenix Sky Harbor is the most centrally located large hub in the country: downtown is a few minutes away and the light rail meets the airport on a free people mover. There are two terminals, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4, since Terminal 2 closed in 2020.
Terminal 4 is the large one and handles the bulk of the traffic, including American Airlines and Southwest. The PHX Sky Train connects the terminals, the Rental Car Center and the Valley Metro Rail station.
Main airlines: American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are the two largest carriers; Delta, United, Frontier and several others also fly here.
FAA delay status for PHX
We are waiting for the next FAA update. Check your airline for the status of a specific flight.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 42 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.
Current conditions at PHX
VFR
84°F29°C
Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.
- Wind
- 090° 13 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ mi
- Clouds
- FEW 12,000 ft, FEW 16,000 ft
- Ceiling
- None
- Pressure
- 29.67 inHg
METARMETAR KPHX 101051Z 09011KT 10SM FEW120 FEW160 29/12 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP024 T02890122 $
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 1 h ago.
Active weather alerts
- Air Quality AlertAir Quality Alert issued October 7 at 9:56AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Full weather, TAF, forecast and runways →
On-time performance at PHX
Based on 49,118 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.
28.2%Departures late
23.4%Arrivals late
0.59%Cancelled
19.4 minAverage departure delay
| Airline | Departures | Late |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 16,514 | 40.0% |
| American Airlines | 14,796 | 26.2% |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6,727 | 20.0% |
| Envoy Air | 3,110 | 18.6% |
| Delta Air Lines | 2,610 | 14.2% |
| United Airlines | 2,218 | 20.3% |
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
Late departures by month
Terminals
Terminal 4
Large and busy. American Airlines, Southwest and many other airlines use it. International arrivals are handled here.
Moving between terminals
The PHX Sky Train is a free automated people mover that connects Terminal 3, Terminal 4, the Rental Car Center and the 44th Street/Washington light rail station. It is outside security. Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 are also linked by free shuttle buses.
Getting to and from PHX
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Rail
Valley Metro Rail
Take the Sky Train to 44th St/Washington station and transfer to light rail to reach downtown Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.
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Shuttle
PHX Sky Train
Free train to the terminals, the Rental Car Center and the light rail.
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Rideshare and taxi
Terminal curbs
Taxi and rideshare pick up at the terminals. Follow the signs.
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Bus
Regional shuttles
Shuttle services run to Sedona, Tucson and other destinations.
Tips for PHX
- The airport is just a few miles from downtown, so rideshare is often quick. The light rail is cheaper at busy times.
- In extreme summer heat, some aircraft have takeoff limits, which can cause occasional delays on the hottest afternoons.
- Terminals are connected by the Sky Train outside security, so you can switch terminals before clearing security if needed.
Frequently asked questions
How close is PHX to downtown Phoenix?
About 3 miles, typically a 10 to 15 minute drive outside rush hour.
What is the Sky Train?
A free automated train that links the terminals, the Rental Car Center and the light rail station.
What happened to Terminal 2?
It closed in 2020. All flights now use Terminals 3 and 4.
How busy is PHX?
About 25,094,817 passengers boarded flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2025, according to FAA enplanement data. That ranks it number 13 among US airports.
How often are flights late at PHX?
Over May 2026 to July 2026, 28.2% of departures at PHX left 15 or more minutes late, and 0.59% of flights were cancelled (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).
Guide content last reviewed October 8, 2026. Report a correction