Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Today we celebrate World Environment Day! 🌎💚 A day to remind us that if we protect the environment, we protect the future. At America's Friendliest Airport®, we are proud to be Future Friendly by focusing on sustainability and resiliency. We have been working towards transitioning vehicles and equipment to zero or low emission technologies. Did you know that the PHX Sky Train® has replaced more than 70 natural gas-powered shuttle buses at ? This provides a sustainable and reliable transit method by linking the light rail station, airport terminals, parking garages and the rental car center. Learn more about our other sustainability efforts at skyharbor.com/about-phx/sustainability

The public comment period on the draft environmental assessment for the Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project ends June 30, 2026. This project is led by the FAA and proposes new and updated satellite based flight procedures to enhance safety and improve the efficiency of airspace serving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and surrounding airports. Details: faa.gov/air_traffic/community_engagement/phx

Some guests got lost looking for the Rental Car Center return until an airport employee helped lead the way.
The guests had no access to GPS, so they got lost shortly after leaving the airport proper. They finally found Jennifer B., an Aviation Department supervisor, who was very helpful. She understood their confusion and called for help to guide them to the rental car parking garage.
“I cannot sing her praises enough,” said the customer. “It was only thanks to Jennifer, and the gentleman who guided us that we didn't stop the car and sit in it screaming and crying.”
Thank you and your team, Jennifer, for showing compassion to a distressed customer. She was recognized by our Phoenix Sky Harbor On the FLY team (F = Friendly. L = Let me help. Y = You.)
Do you have a story about a Phoenix Sky Harbor employee and a random act of awesome? Send details to us at [email protected] so we can recognize him or her On the FLY!

We are honored to have the featured photo for June in American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)’s calendar. Our team member Tim captured this incredible photo.

🌈✈️ June is taking off in full color with our AAAE Calendar photo of the month!

Captured at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, this stunning shot features an unusual rainbow mist over Phoenix, with Camelback Mountain creating the perfect backdrop. A beautiful reminder of the unique moments and views aviation brings every day.

Thank you to everyone who shared their incredible photos with us!

📸: Tim Clarke

Join us tomorrow for an interactive game of seek and find in Terminal 3 near gate F4 from 10 a.m. to noon! Learn more about the Phoenix Public Library Summer Reading Program while also participating in some creative arts and craft activities.

⚽🌵✈️This summer’s huge international soccer tournament is kicking off soon – and Phoenix is the perfect spot for fans making last-minute travel plans. PHX has nonstop flights to all of the host cities throughout North America. You can even consider Phoenix for your base if you plan to follow your favorite team to multiple cities. Hotel rates are generally below peak-season prices in the Phoenix summer.

And don’t forget about the great restaurants - and you may be able to catch a baseball game while here too!

See more in the latest issue of PHX Check-In: skyharbor.com/about-phx/news-media/phx-check-in/2026/may-2026/let-phx-get-you-to-this-summer-s-exciting-soccer-matches/

PHX visitors can pick up some discounted treats on June 2 (6/02) for the city's “602 Day” celebration. Products from local vendors Cookie Brokers and Kettle Heroes Popcorn will be available for $6.02, matching Phoenix's first area code, at the following airport locations:
• 12News
• Arizona Roadtrip
• Cactus Candy
• Camelback Provisions
• Greetings from Phoenix
• Roosevelt Row
• Today
• Tripadvisor

Each June 2, the city of Phoenix partners with local businesses and organizations to offer special discounts and deals, honoring 602 as the city’s most historically significant area code. For more on 602 Day and businesses participating throughout the city of Phoenix, visit investinphoenix.com/living-here/Area-Code-Day
City of Phoenix, AZ USA; Paradies Lagardère

This month for Traveling Tunes, enjoy percussion music throughout the terminals played by local artists Gal Drimmer and Timothy OBrien. Find out more about the Traveling Tunes program at skyharbor.com/at-the-airport/amenities/traveling-tunes 🎶🥁

A vendor employee responsible for helping passengers get through security stepped in to assist when one had a medical emergency.
The passenger was riding an escalator up in Terminal 3 when he fell backwards. Luckily for him, CLEAR employee Michael P. jumped into action, and alerted people he was stopping the escalator. He then redirected passengers to the elevators.
“He reacted so quickly and appropriately, I wanted to highlight this event and the good action and effort he displayed,” said the customer who nominated him for recognition.
“I’m hoping you can recognize him in some way for being a good human and helping those folks stuck in a precarious, helpless, and dangerous position.”
We can and we did by giving Michael our Phoenix Sky Harbor On the FLY award (F = Friendly. L = Let me help. Y = You.)
Do you have a story about awesome customer service from a Sky Harbor employee? Send the details to us at [email protected].

In May 2024, Air France launched service from Phoenix to Paris. This was the first time Phoenix has had nonstop service to France. This month, Air France’s flights go to five days a week before going to seven days a week in June. Have you been to France and what has been your favorite thing to see?
Air France

The June job fair is right around the corner! Happening on Tuesday, June 2, the monthly Job Fair offers many open airport positions across a variety of companies. The job fair will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® station, located on 44th and Washington streets. No preregistration is required, and there is parking available at the station, or easily access the station via Valley Metro Rail.

Visit skyharbor.com/airport-business/careers/job-fair/ to learn more.

Phoenix Sky Harbor recently welcomed a rare visitor! Check out this photo captured by our Operations Team of a Japan Airlines Boeing 787📸✈️

The Federal Aviation Administration Area Modernization Project proposes implementing new satellite-based air traffic procedures, as well as updating existing satellite-based air traffic procedures, to enhance safety and improve air traffic efficiency at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

As part of this project, the FAA has created the Phoenix Airspace Noise Mapping Tool, which provides residents with a resource to enter their address and see what their current noise level is compared to anticipated noise with the implementation of proposed new procedures.
This short video explains how to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv4JbESY83s
Visit bridgenet.us/noisetool/kphx/ to use the mapping tool.
For further information, visit skyharbor.com/flightpaths

Phoenix Airspace Noise Mapping Tool-video explainer The Federal Aviation Administration has provided a Phoenix Airspace Noise Mapping Tool. Here is a short tutorial on using it.

An airport employee was in the right place to assist some travelers whose car ran out of juice.
The guest’s car ran out of electrical charge, and the weather was very hot. On top of that, they had two young boys and an elderly parent with them.
David F., an operations assistant with the Aviation Department, worked diligently with the guest’s towing company and guided them through the situation.
“David was understanding, compassionate, and extremely helpful,” said the customer. “Kudos to you for hiring such an awesome team member.”
We’re always pleased to hear a visitor sing the praises of an airport employee, and for upholding our customer service mission, David has been recognized by Phoenix Sky Harbor’s On the FLY team (F = Friendly. L = Let me help. Y = You.)
Do you have a story about a Phoenix Sky Harbor employee who provided excellent customer service? Tell us about it at [email protected] and we’ll make sure they get the recognition they deserve.

May is Get Caught Reading Month! Catch up on a book and catch a flight at Phoenix Sky Harbor with the PHX Free Little Library in Terminal 3 near gate F4. This month, we want to feature Carl C., author of Tommy's Airport Adventure. Carl is an Aviation Program Manager at America's Friendliest Airport® who manages the Rental Car Program and has always had a vision and passion for publishing literature, including children’s books. He recently donated his books to the PHX Free Little Library and is currently working on the third and fourth book of Tommy's Airport Adventure. What are you reading this month? 📖✈️
More on the PHX Free Little Library: https://www.skyharbor.com/at-the-airport/amenities/phx-free-little-library

Check out the newest edition of PHX Check-In! Featuring stories about Summer Travel, recaps on recent airport events, PHX volunteer Navigators receiving an award, and more! Read the newsletter at https://www.skyharbor.com/about-phx/news-media/phx-check-in/2026/may-2026/

Summer travel season unofficially starts Memorial Day weekend! Phoenix Sky Harbor is anticipating busy vacation travel periods with summer break, holidays, and fans from Phoenix heading to the international soccer tournament coming up! Our coaches (AKA our volunteer Navigators) have some important travel tips to share:
⚽ Keep your eye on the ball: Reserve a parking spot 🚘
🚩 Avoid being offside: Be REAL ID ready 🪪
🥅 Counterattack: Use 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station and 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station 🚅

Find out the game plan and all summer travel tips at https://bit.ly/4uYSIOV

The Federal Aviation Administration's next virtual public workshops for the Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project are set for May 19 (focusing on North Valley airports) and May 20 (focusing on East Valley airports). This project is led by the FAA and proposes new and updated satellite based flight procedures to enhance safety and improve the efficiency of airspace serving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and surrounding airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor will be discussed at all meetings.

To serve community members who may not have access to technology needed to view the FAA’s virtual meetings, an on-site public viewing opportunity will be offered for the May 19 virtual workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027.

The draft Environmental Assessment for this project is available on the project webpage. The public comment period for the draft will end June 30, 2026.

For more information, visit skyharbor.com/flightpaths

An airport customer visitor caught a lucky break when visiting a store in Terminal 4 and received the “best customer service ever.”
Vanessa D., a store associate with CASA Unlimited, works at Lucky Break, which sells fashion jewelry and accessories, and she received compliments for how knowledgeable and kind she was to customers.
“Vanessa consistently exemplifies the kind of customer care we want our brand known for—warm, attentive, and solution-oriented—and this feedback is a great illustration of her impact on travelers,” said her colleague in nominating her for recognition.
For being the embodiment of America’s Friendliest Airport®, Vanessa has been recognized by our Phoenix Sky Harbor On the FLY team (F = Friendly. L = Let me help. Y = You.)
Are you thankful for some awesome customer service from a Phoenix Sky Harbor employee? Send the details to us at [email protected].