You Probably Didn’t Know This Arizona Airport Was Named The BEST In The Country
By Monica Spencer|Published November 15, 2016
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Monica Spencer
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Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at monica.d.spencer@gmail.com.
Did you know that Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport is one of the busiest in the nation? That’s right! Last year it served more than 44 million passengers and was ranked the 11th busiest airport in the country and the 29th busiest in the world according to the Airports Council International. It also recently received another top ranking from a website called The Points Guy, which confirms our thoughts on which airport is the best in the country.
Yup, Phoenix's own Sky Harbor Airport was named the best among other large airports like New York's La Guardia.
Phoenix had the shortest drive to downtown and the inclusion of buses, light rail, and the new PHX Sky Train definitely helped. Now if we can only get those services to run more frequently.
The trendy coffee joint serves deliciously strong, single origin coffee. You can find their other locations in Central Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Tucson.
Other local favorites you can find in the airport terminals: Four Peaks Brewery, Matt's Big Breakfast, Olive and Ivy, and La Grande Orange.
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Now let's look at a few of the perks of traveling through Sky Harbor. There's a museum inside the airport, something interesting for passengers with a long layover or bored relatives waiting to pick up loved ones.
For example, this old bi-plane is the real thing! Suspended from the ceiling in Terminal 3, the plane is visible to everyone who comes and goes from the terminal.
The most well-known and most photographed airport carpeting is probably that in Portland, Oregon but I think Phoenix has some unique carpeting as well. Evidently, the airplane and circle pattern was a custom design, looking something like planes flying across a radar screen.
That sure puts one in the mood for travel! Not sure you feel up to traveling the country (or the world) anytime soon? Not to worry because we have some pretty fun things to do right here in Arizona. The best part is you don’t need to spend a dime! Check out our suggestions in 11 Legitimately Fun Things You Can Do In Arizona Without Spending A Dime.
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