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Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

KPHX
877
Flights/Day
21:07
Local Time
Phoenix
Timezone
1,135ft
Elevation
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KPHX
MVFR
35°C
Mostly Cloudy • 28kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 4mi • 1008.50"
Observed: 03:51 UTC
MVFR — Marginal Visual: Reduced visibility, minor delays possible.
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FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 23:00 local time
About Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix has intense summer thermal turbulence and monsoon haboobs. Morning flights are significantly smoother than afternoon departures.

Is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport turbulent?

Phoenix experiences some of the most intense thermal turbulence of any major airport due to extreme desert heat. Summer ground temperatures exceeding 150F create powerful updrafts that make afternoon flights notably bumpy at low altitude. Monsoon season (June-September) brings haboobs and microbursts that can rapidly deteriorate conditions. Pilots report Phoenix summer approaches are among the roughest in the US.

  • Haboobs can reach heights of 5,000-10,000 feet
  • Summer temperatures regularly limit aircraft takeoff weights
  • Monsoon microbursts create dangerous wind shear
What is a haboob?

A haboob is an intense dust storm caused by outflow winds from collapsing thunderstorm cells. Walls of dust several thousand feet high roll across the desert, reducing visibility to near zero within minutes. Phoenix experiences several major haboobs each monsoon season, typically in the late afternoon or evening when thunderstorms are most active. Flights may divert or hold until the dust settles.

When is flying from Phoenix smoothest?

November through April offers comfortable temperatures and minimal storm activity. Early morning flights year-round avoid the worst thermal turbulence that builds through the afternoon. Summer flying (June-September) is notably rough, with monsoon storms adding haboob and microburst risks to already bumpy thermal conditions. If flying in summer, depart before 9 AM.

Is turbulence at Phoenix dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Phoenix?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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American Airlines
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SEA 21:40 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
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SFO 22:05 Local -- Forecast
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Jetblue
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OAK 22:10 Local -- Forecast
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Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
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Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
PDX 22:15 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
CLT 22:17 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
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American Airlines
EWR 22:19 Local -- Forecast
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BWI 22:20 Local -- Forecast
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BOS 22:27 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
ATL 22:30 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
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American Airlines
TPA 22:36 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
UA3782
United Airlines
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LAX 22:40 Local -- Forecast
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+1 codeshare WN
COS 22:40 Local -- Forecast
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RNO 22:45 Local -- Forecast
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+1 codeshare WN
SLC 22:45 Local -- Forecast
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ELP 22:45 Local -- Forecast
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+1 codeshare WN
BOI 22:45 Local -- Forecast
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+1 codeshare WN
GEG 22:45 Local -- Forecast
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TUS 22:50 Local -- Forecast
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SFO 22:50 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
DTW 22:55 Local -- Forecast
WN4428
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare WN
ONT 22:55 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
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OAK 22:55 Local -- Forecast
AA1330
American Airlines
CLT 22:55 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
IND 22:58 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
PHL 23:05 Local -- Forecast
WN4508
Southwest Airlines
MCO 23:05 Local -- Forecast
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Local
PHX BOS
AA AA2701
21:09
Local
PHX SBP
AA AA3150
21:10
Local
PHX MFR
AA AA4915
21:10
Local
PHX SAN
WN WN3332
21:10
Local
PHX MCI
WN WN2873
21:13
Local
PHX LAX
K51814
21:13
Local
PHX GJT
AA AA6318
21:15
Local
PHX SBA
AA AA3331 +1
airbus a319-112
21:15
Local
PHX CLD
AA AA4154
21:20
Local
PHX ELP
WN WN2191 +1
21:20
Local
PHX OAK
WN WN3306
21:21
Local
PHX SCF
1I446
21:25
Local
PHX OMA
WN WN3311
21:25
Local
PHX JFK
B6 B636 +1
airbus a321-231
21:25
Local
PHX COS
WN WN1530
21:30
Local
PHX DAL
1I831
21:30
Local
PHX SLC
WN WN3452 +1
21:30
Local
PHX AUS
8C3377 +1
21:33
Local
PHX YUM
AA AA6264
mitsubishi crj-701er
21:40
Local
PHX SEA
WN WN286
21:45
Local
PHX SGU
AA AA4815
mitsubishi crj-900lr
21:45
Local
PHX DRO
AA AA6334
21:45
Local
PHX PAE
WN WN8507
21:50
Local
PHX IAD
MX6401
21:50
Local
PHX TUS
AA AA2622
21:50
Local
PHX SAN
WN WN2452 +1
21:53
Local
PHX ELP
AA AA6216
21:53
Local
PHX MCO
AA AA563
22:00
Local
PHX MIA
AA AA2982 +1
boeing 737 max 8
22:00
Local
PHX LAS
WN WN3284 +1
22:03
Local
PHX PHL
AA AA1083 +1
22:04
Local
PHX CVG
AA AA2856
22:05
Local
PHX DEN
AA AA3255
22:05
Local
PHX SFO
WN WN3275 +1
22:05
Local
PHX SJC
WN WN2598
22:06
Local
PHX FLL
B6 B62858
airbus a321-231
22:10
Local
PHX OAK
WN WN2336
22:15
Local
PHX SMF
WN WN3897 +1
22:15
Local
PHX PDX
WN WN3063 +1
22:17
Local
PHX CLT
AA AA3046
airbus a321-253nx
22:19
Local
PHX EWR
AA AA2156
22:20
Local
PHX BWI
WN WN3250
22:27
Local
PHX BOS
DL DL540
22:30
Local
PHX ATL
DL DL757
airbus a321-211
22:30
Local
PHX PAE
WN WN8511
22:36
Local
PHX TPA
AA AA2352
airbus a321-231
22:40
Local
PHX LAX
UA UA3782 +2
22:40
Local
PHX COS
WN WN3578 +1
22:45
Local
PHX RNO
WN WN656
22:45
Local
PHX SEA
WN WN3429
22:45
Local
PHX SLC
WN WN1649 +1
22:45
Local
PHX ELP
WN WN662
22:45
Local
PHX BOI
WN WN2815 +1
22:45
Local
PHX GEG
WN WN3540 +1
22:45
Local
PHX LAS
WN WN1351
22:45
Local
PHX JFK
DL DL548
22:50
Local
PHX SMF
WN WN4114
22:50
Local
PHX TUS
WN WN3564
22:50
Local
PHX SFO
WN WN4697 +1
22:55
Local
PHX ABQ
WN WN2863
22:55
Local
PHX DTW
DL DL2076
22:55
Local
PHX ONT
WN WN4428 +1
boeing 737 max 8
22:55
Local
PHX OAK
WN WN933
22:55
Local
PHX CLT
AA AA1330
22:58
Local
PHX IND
AA AA2293
23:05
Local
PHX PHL
AA AA2585
23:05
Local
PHX MCO
WN WN4508
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