Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Phoenix, Arizona (United States)
IATA: PHX ICAO: KPHX
Longest Active Runway
11,489 ft
3,502 meters
Field Elevation
1,135 ft
346 m MSL
Runway Inventory
3 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
33.4353°, -112.0059°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#95 in United States
Out of 2020 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#438 Worldwide
Top 5.8% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#2113 MSL
Top 30.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+14.9%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,489 ft (3,502 m). It ranks as the #95 longest runway in United States and #438 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 11,489 ft (3502m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 07L/25R | 10,300 ft (3139m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 07R/25L | 7,800 ft (2377m) | 150 ft (46m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson International Airport (Tucson) | TUS | 95.9 NM (177.6 km) | 10,996 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/phx.json ↗