America’s Friendliest Airport® is fresh from a record year of passengers and we are starting to see even more traffic. March travel promises to as busy as always with spring break vacationers.
Large crowds are anticipated as Major League Baseball fans arrive for Spring Training and NASCAR fans visit the Valley for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. This is in addition to area residents planning getaways for school breaks, which historically makes March the busiest month at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Passengers should plan ahead before they travel through PHX to make a great trip even better:
- Arrive early. March will be busy, so travelers should give themselves plenty of time. Arrive at least two hours early if you are flying domestically, three if flying internationally.
- Parking is a breeze. Enjoy our convenient parking options in the terminal garages or various economy options. Our Phoenix Sky Harbor Parkingprogram makes it easy for you to reserve your parking months in advance.
- Check your bags for prohibited items. Before you leave for the airport, check carry-on bags or purses for TSA Prohibited Items. In addition, travelers taking home a souvenir baseball bat from a Spring Training game will need to place it in checked luggage. NASCAR fans will need to keep their official commemorative programs in their carry-on bag.
- Reduce your wait time. Want to save your place in the TSA Security Checkpoint line? Use PHX RESERVE. Schedule your arrival time on our website. You can reserve your time up to six days in advance.
- Need a rental car? Reserve in advance. Coming in from out of town? Reserve a rental car in advance. Vehicles may be limited for walk-up customers.
- Confirm your flight status with your airline or visit comto check flight status and view security wait times.
- Shop and relax. Use the interactive maps on skyharbor.comon your smartphone or tablet to find restaurants and shops near your gate.
- Explore some local art. Both terminals showcase art exhibitions created by talented Arizona painters, photographers, sculptors, and other artists. These beautiful Phoenix Airport Museum exhibitionscan be seen both before and after security.
Get more information at skyharbor.com.