5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s efficient, welcoming, and full of little touches that make travel more enjoyable.”
ChantyPHX5★ on Google
Airports / Arizona / PHX
Large airport · PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Phoenix, Arizona · 1,135 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.3/5
Google rating
33,900 ratings
2
Operators based
1,135
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Phoenix, ArizonaELEV 1,135 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
33,900
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,135
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
19 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX / PHX) sits in Phoenix, Arizona, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,135 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Carlisle Air Group and Cutter Flight Management, Inc. are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 19 nm), Luke Air Force Base (LUF, 20 nm), and Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC, 76 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 11,489-foot paved runway, PHX can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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2 FBOs serve KPHX. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Cutter Aviation Phoenix Sky Harbor
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWelcome to Cutter Aviation Phoenix, conveniently located close to much of the lively metro area, an easy drive to many of the shopping, dining, and resorts in the region. Cutter Aviation PHX provides a full range of customer support and comforts in addition to our full-service aircraft maintenance and avionics facility, airplane sales department, and on-demand air charter service.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 128.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Jackson Jet Center Phoenix
Your FBO? Claim it, freeJackson Jet Center in Phoenix is proud member of the Air Elite Network, a global network of uniquely exceptional Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) Terminal. FBO Terminals gain entry into the Air Elite Network by consistently meeting standards of excellence across many criteria. That means our FBO amenities and customer services are the best around! Convenient Office Hours: 0600-2200
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7/365
- Unicom 132.00
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It’s efficient, welcoming, and full of little touches that make travel more enjoyable.”
ChantyPHX5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There are dozens of dining options, plenty of shopping, comfortable seating, charging stations, and lounges throughout the terminals.”
ChantyPHX5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KPHX
IATA
PHX
FAA / Local
PHX
Elevation
1,135 ft
Coordinates
33.4353° N · 112.0059° W
Airspace
B · BravoClass B, BravoThe FAA's busiest airspace tier, major hubs like LAX or JFK. Every flight needs an explicit ATC clearance to enter, and charter jets are sequenced alongside airline traffic.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AZ fields
state range 213–7,054 ft
At 1,135 ft, PHX sits lower than 83% of the 54 Arizona fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,489 ft
- 08/2611,489 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 07L/25R10,300 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 07R/25L7,800 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,489 ft
PHX's 11,489 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 19nmAZAMesa Gateway AirportMesa
- 20nmLUFLuke Air Force BaseGlendale
- 76nmPRCPrescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love FieldPrescott
- 95nmDMADavis Monthan Air Force BaseTucson
- 96nmTUSTucson International AirportTucson
- 104nmFLGFlagstaff Pulliam AirportFlagstaff
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · Phoenix, AZ
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PHX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 222 nm | 55m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 327 nm | 1h 10m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 427 nm | 1h 24m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 442 nm | 1h 26m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 446 nm | 1h 26m |
| Denver (DEN) | 523 nm | 1h 37m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 565 nm | 1h 43m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 614 nm | 1h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PHX?
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,489 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PHX?
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,489 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PHX?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as a home base, including Carlisle Air Group, Cutter Flight Management, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve PHX: Cutter Aviation Phoenix Sky Harbor and Jackson Jet Center Phoenix. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to PHX?
- The closest alternate is Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), about 19 nm away, followed by Luke Air Force Base (LUF) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PHX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 55m (222 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 10m (327 nm), Aspen about 1h 24m (427 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.