The Improving PHX DVT GYR Program coordinates activities and communicates information to all airport stakeholders on behalf of the City of Phoenix Aviation Department construction and maintenance projects. This site provides information on activities, including changes and impacts to passenger access, airfield restrictions, active airport improvement projects, major maintenance activities and information for airport contractors.



IMPORTANT NOTICES

Terminal 3 Nightly Closures & Curbside Restrictions

Nightly closures affecting Terminal 3 north side access. Passenger pick-up, drop-off, rideshare, and parking access will be temporarily reconfigured. Please follow posted signage and allow extra travel time.


Closed Areas (Shown in Red):
Terminal 3 – North Side

  • Eastbound Inner Curb Lanes
  • Parking Garage Access & Exit

Restricted Terminal Curb:
Passenger Pick-Up & Drop-Off relocated to the North Outer Curb, East End.

Date:
Sunday, April 12 through Thursday, April 23 (10 nights total)
Excluding Friday and Saturday nights

Time:
Nightly, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (8 hours)

Passenger Pick-Up & Drop-Off (Blue):
  • Relocated to the North Outer Curb, East End.
    Exit Door 9 and use the crosswalk to the outer curb.
  • Pick-up and drop-off will remain available on the South Inner Curb via Westbound Sky Harbor Boulevard.


Reconfigured Roadway: Buckeye Road (27th St to Sky Harbor Blvd)

Two-way single lane traffic in place. Please use caution and follow all posted signage and traffic control devices.


Duration:
Beginning Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 AM
Continuously until further notice

Roadway Information:

  • No access restrictions along Buckeye Road.
  • Traffic maintained eastbound and westbound along the entire corridor.
  • A three-way stop is in place at the intersection of 27th Street and Buckeye Road.

General Information:
  • Use caution when traveling through the area.
  • Watch for signage and traffic control devices.
  • Be aware of active construction, including barricades, equipment, and personnel.





Closed Frontage Road: West Airport, Tonto Street Access to 24th Street

Barricades will be present at the point of closure – please be cautious of slow vehicles in the area.


Duration:
Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 PM continuously until Further Notice.

Closure Information:

  • Overhead wayfinding will direct vehicles to 24th Street via Buckeye Road – follow posted signage.
  • All traffic that passes the Buckeye Road exit from Westbound Sky Harbor Boulevard will merge onto the I-10 West.
  • I-10 West traffic may return to Buckeye Road by exiting at Jefferson Street, turning left to 16th Street, and turning left again.






COMING SOON

Taxiway Uniform


Construction of the new 2,000-foot taxiway is underway at Sky Harbor Internation Airport with an anticipated project completion date of mid-2027. This new infrastructure will bridge the north and south airfields on the west end of the airport, allowing for better aircraft flow and streamlined airfield operations.


  




Terminal 4 Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walkway Modernization


Upgrades to Terminal 4’s vertical and horizontal transportation infrastructure is underway with the modernization of Elevators, Escalators and Moving Walkways terminal wide. This project will consist of two phases, the first of which will continue though 2026 and update over 25 pieces of equipment.