Phoenix Sky Harbor International (KPHX), Arizona
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (KPHX) is a Level 1 towered airport serving the Phoenix metro area, sitting roughly 5 nautical miles from the city center. The airport recorded 476,517 total operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 30,095 of those tied to business aviation. Three concrete runways, the longest at 11,489 feet, support a mix of airline, cargo, and business aviation traffic, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available on the field.
Runways
Phoenix Sky Harbor International has three paved runways. The longest, 08/26, is 11,489 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Phoenix Sky Harbor International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Phoenix Sky Harbor International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Phoenix Sky Harbor International recorded 30,095 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KPHX is concentrated in the first quarter, peaking in March, with a decline through the summer months before a partial recovery late in the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 3,013 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Phoenix Sky Harbor International averages 30.8 days above 90°F in July and 0.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 106.5°F, and December the coldest, at 66.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Phoenix Sky Harbor International has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, pavement strength and other notes.
Experimental aircraft operations or ground demonstrations are not authorized without prior approval from airside operations.
Prior permission is required for aircraft with a wingspan of 215 feet or greater, Group VI. Follow-me service is provided while taxiing to and from the ramp and runways.
Practice instrument approaches, stop-and-taxi-back landings, stop-and-go landings, and touch-and-go landings are not authorized. Other flight training operations are not authorized without prior written approval from airside operations.
Taxiway A between A3 and A10, and segments A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, and A9, are closed to aircraft with a wingspan of more than 125 feet.
Taxiway A between intersections A11 and A12, segment A12, taxiway D between intersection D13 and taxiway R, segment D13, and taxiway F between intersections G2 and G3 are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 135 feet.
Taxiway C between taxilane I and C9, between C9 and C10, and between C10 and C11; taxiway D between D8 and T, and segment D9; and taxiway H between H4 and H7, and segments H5, H6, and H7, are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 171 feet.
Taxiway C between a point 250 feet east of C11 and taxiway R, taxilane Q, and taxiway D between S and D13, and segments D10, D11, and D12, are closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 118 feet.
Runway status lights are in operation.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect.
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A fee applies to charters, travel club aircraft, and revenue-producing aircraft.
Taxiway R and portions of taxiways S and T below the air traffic control tower are not visible from the tower.
The overhead train bridge on taxiway R provides 81 feet 9 inches of clearance at midpoint. The overhead train bridge on taxilane Y3 provides 44 feet 7 inches of clearance at midpoint.
Air National Guard: official business only. BASH Phase II is in effect March 1 through May 31 and August 1 through October 31. Ramp space is limited.
Engine runs are not authorized without prior coordination with airside operations.
International gate use requires coordination with airport operations 48 hours prior to arrival.
International landing rights require notification to US Customs and Border Protection 48 hours prior to landing.
Review hot spot information on the airport diagram.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Phoenix Sky Harbor International has five airfields within 16 NM. The closest is Stellar Airpark, 9.45 NM southeast.
Part of the Phoenix and Scottsdale area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPHX
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KPHX?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International operates three paved concrete runways. Runway 08/26 is the longest at 11,489 feet, with a width of 150 feet. Runway 07L/25R measures 10,300 feet, and runway 07R/25L measures 7,800 feet, both also 150 feet wide. All three surfaces support heavy jet traffic under normal operating conditions. Dispatchers planning into KPHX have ample runway length for most business aviation aircraft categories.
Is customs available at KPHX?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International has customs inspection services available onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement. International gate use requires prior coordination with airport operations 48 hours before arrival. Separately, international landing rights require notification to US Customs and Border Protection 48 hours prior to landing. These are advance-notice requirements rather than same-day processing arrangements. Dispatchers should build this coordination step into any international trip plan involving KPHX.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at KPHX?
Yes, Phoenix Sky Harbor International has several taxiway segments with wingspan limits. Taxiway A between A3 and A10, plus A4 through A9, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 125 feet. Other segments on taxiways A, D, F, C, and H carry closure thresholds ranging from 118 feet to 171 feet depending on the specific segment. Operators of large aircraft should review the airport diagram against planned taxi routes before filing into KPHX. These restrictions affect routing rather than runway use.
Does KPHX see seasonal traffic variation in business aviation?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Phoenix Sky Harbor International shows a concentration in the first quarter of the year. March recorded 3,013 operations, the highest monthly figure, followed by February at 2,788 and January at 2,669. Traffic then eases through the summer months, with June and July each under 2,300 operations. November is the lowest month at 2,142 operations. Dispatchers scheduling repeat trips into KPHX should anticipate this first-quarter peak when planning ramp and slot needs.
What summer temperatures should dispatchers expect at KPHX?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International sees extreme summer heat, with July averaging a maximum of 106.5 degrees Fahrenheit. July also averages 30.8 days above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest of any month. June and August are close behind, each averaging near 30 days above 90 degrees. Winter months are mild by comparison, with January and December maximums near 67 degrees. These figures affect performance planning for aircraft operating into KPHX during summer months.