There are parties and then there are PAW-tys: at America’s Friendliest Airport®, the 90th anniversary is celebrated with both. City and aviation leaders gathered in July to commemorate the 1935 purchase of an airport so rural that it was nicknamed “the Farm.” That far-flung outpost airport, Sky Harbor, cost the city of Phoenix $100,000—big money…
Tag: News From The Sky
July 2025, Features
News from the Sky: Airport Ready to Commemorate Special Milestone
You can call us a nonagenarian, you can call us aged like fine wine, but don’t say we’re done, because we are just getting started. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about to mark its 90th anniversary of City of Phoenix ownership by looking forward to a busy future as it takes a look back…
February 2025, Generals
News from the Sky: What a Year That Was: 2024 in Review
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Just one year after setting a record for the busiest year in its history in 2023, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport marked another historic milestone: More than 50 million passengers traveled through the airport in 2024. The final numbers won’t be available until the end of January, but we already…
November 2024, Features
News from the Sky: New Taxiway Represents New Connections at PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport If you haven’t heard of Taxiway Uniform yet, you soon will. Also known as Taxiway U, this major capital improvement project is one of many called for in the airport’s 20-year plan, and the beginning stages of construction have started. The seeds for this project were sown in Phoenix Sky…
October 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Art Abounds at America’s Friendliest Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport The three airports in the Phoenix Airport System—Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Goodyear Airport, and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport—are not only transportation centers but culture hubs. Each airport showcases revolving art exhibitions and longstanding installations as extensions of the Phoenix Airport Museum. The Phoenix Airport Museum is unique in…
Features, September 2024
News from the Sky: Opportunities to Grow Your Career or Business at Phoenix Airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is not only a vital part of the State’s economy, but it’s an award-winning airport to work for and do business. Phoenix Sky Harbor, America’s Friendliest Airport®, recently received the Airport of the Year Award from the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) at the 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity…
August 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Arizona’s Largest Economic Engine Brings Unparalleled Value
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Airports are not only gateways to new destinations and exploration, but they are also significant contributors to the local communities. A new economic impact study conducted by Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business states that the Phoenix Airport system had a total economic impact of $44.3 billion, up…
July 2024, Generals
News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Recognizes Leadership Through Sustainability
Future friendly America’s Friendliest Airport® recently launched the Green Business Partner Program, showcasing and recognizing airport businesses and partners that incorporate sustainability into their daily operations. Blanco Tacos & Tequila, Paradies Lagardère, and Southwest Airlines were among the first businesses to be certified and recognized for their achievements in environmental and social stewardship. These airport…
February 2024, Features
News from the Sky: Phoenix Sky Harbor Soaring as a Pillar of the Community
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the front door to Arizona with an average of more than 130,000 travelers coming through the airport on any given day. In addition to serving passengers near and far who travel through America’s Friendliest Airport®, Phoenix Sky Harbor takes pride in being a pillar for the community in the…
Features, July 2023
News from the Sky: PHX Sky Harbor Hosts Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport To help plan a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable trip for passengers with dementia and their caregivers, the Customer Service team at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will host a special, two-hour workshop in July. Specifically, a Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, July 12 from 10 a.m.…