Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX)

Phoenix, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KPHX

IATA

PHX

City

Phoenix

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

1,135 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

33.4373, -112.0078

Overview

Busy desert airport with excellent VFR weather. High density altitude operations critical in summer heat.

Current Weather at KPHX

Pilots flying into or out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KPHX 210051Z 31012G17KT 10SM FEW250 33/M07 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP054 T03281072

Wind 310° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 31

Current TAF

TAF KPHX 202320Z 2100/2206 26008KT P6SM SKC FM210800 11006KT P6SM SKC FM212100 27008KT P6SM FEW250

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KPHX. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KPHX. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Phoenix. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KPHX include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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