PHOENIX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport celebrated a major milestone with the recent opening of the PHX Sky Train.
Passengers using the PHX Sky Train will find a convenient connection between Terminal 4—which serves 80% of the passengers at Sky Harbor—East Economy parking, and the regional METRO light rail system at 44th Street and Washington.
Travelers using Terminal 4, Sky Harbor’s busiest, will access the free PHX Sky Train from Level 3, where the gates and security checkpoints are located. From there, it is a two-minute ride to Sky Harbor’s largest economy parking area. Those wanting to connect with the METRO light rail only have a five-minute ride between Terminal 4 and the 44th Street Station. Trains arrive and depart every three to five minutes.
The automated, electrically-powered PHX Sky Train operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
“We are especially proud that the environmentally-friendly project has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the US Green Building Council,” said Phoenix Aviation Director, Danny Murphy.
The PHX Sky Train stations also provide many amenities for travelers, including the ability to print boarding pass at kiosks and pet parks. Early Bag Check, available at East Economy parking since December, also opened at the 44th Street Station on April 8. It allows travelers flying Southwest or US Airways to check their bags at the station for no additional cost. For those picking up travelers, the 44th St. Station features a cell-phone waiting lot. METRO light rail customers will have the opportunity to purchase light rail tickets at the 44th St. Station.
By early 2015, the PHX Sky Train will serve all three terminals at Sky Harbor, with a station Terminal 3 and a walkway to Terminal 2. In its final stage of construction, the PHX Sky Train will continue to the Rental Car Center.
