Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport set a new for total
passengers in 2015, serving more than 44 million travelers. Year-end numbers
have been released and show a 4.5 percent increase in total passengers
compared to 2014. The previous record for annual passengers at America's
Friendliest Airport had been set in 2007 when Sky Harbor served nearly 42.2
million passengers.
"When Sky Harbor is busy that means our economy is busy," said Mayor Greg
Stanton. "The airport is our largest economic engine and attracts nearly $29
billion a year, so this is excellent news for Phoenix."
2015 was a big year for Phoenix Sky Harbor with the airport setting a
single-day passenger record on Feb. 2, the day after Super Bowl XLIX. In
addition, Sky Harbor served more than 4.2 million passengers in March,
making it the busiest month in the Airport's history.
Offering nonstop service to more than 100 destinations, Phoenix Sky Harbor
has made many improvements to its facilities since 2007, including adding
the PHX Sky TrainR which connects airport terminals with parking facilities
and Valley Metro Light Rail, and a complete overhaul of its food and
beverage options in Terminal 4. Currently, the airport is upgrading
Terminal 3 as part of a Modernization Program that will include a
consolidated security checkpoint to get passengers to their gates more
efficiently. The project, which is taking places in phases through 2020,
will also involve rebuilding and expanding the south concourse, revitalizing
the north concourse and adding new food and beverage offerings to the
terminal. Terminal 4 is also in the process of overhauling its retail
program.
"It is crucial that we continue to provide our customers with the highest
level of service," said Director of Aviation Services Jim Bennett. "This
includes investing in our facilities and services so that we can accommodate
future growth while also giving travelers an efficient, world-class
experience."
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.