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Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

KPHX
877
Flights/Day
18:56
Local Time
Phoenix
Timezone
1,135ft
Elevation
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KPHX
VFR
38°C
Mostly Cloudy • 12kt G@Model.Metar.WindGustKnots • 1007.50"
Observed: 00:51 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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18:00
CLR
21:00
8k
22:00 TEMPO
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02:00
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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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 Eagle
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Ups
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Ups
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Ups
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ONT 20:15 Local -- Forecast
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Volaris
GDL 20:15 Local -- Forecast
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American Airlines
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American Eagle
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American Eagle
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American Airlines
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American Airlines
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SJC 20:55 Local -- Forecast
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BOI 20:55 Local -- Forecast
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PHX CID
AA AA4982
19:00
Local
PHX TUL
WN WN3266 +1
19:00
Local
PHX DSM
AA AA568
19:00
Local
PHX SOW
LF3388
19:00
Local
PHX FLG
AA AA6474
19:00
Local
PHX ONT
WN WN3078
19:04
Local
PHX FSD
OO OO6452
19:04
Local
PHX SLC
DL DL1451
19:04
Local
PHX LBB
OO OO5009 +2
19:05
Local
PHX AUS
WN WN568
19:05
Local
PHX SNA
WN WN2223 +1
19:06
Local
PHX TUS
AA AA4906 +1
embraer e175lr
19:09
Local
PHX ICT
AA AA4039 +1
embraer e175lr
19:11
Local
PHX ANC
AA AA1981
19:12
Local
PHX SCF
1I705
19:15
Local
PHX SJC
WN WN410 +1
19:15
Local
PHX MFE
AA AA3874
19:15
Local
PHX SDF
5X3867
19:15
Local
PHX CSW
1I538 +1
19:15
Local
PHX OMA
WN WN819
19:17
Local
PHX MCI
AA AA4078 +2
19:20
Local
PHX MAF
OO OO4892
19:20
Local
PHX YWG
WS WS1397
boeing 737-7ct
19:25
Local
PHX HMO
VTM9987 +1
19:27
Local
PHX PAE
AS AS2369
19:28
Local
PHX SCK
G4 G484
airbus a319-112
19:30
Local
PHX DEN
WN WN3267
19:32
Local
PHX LAX
UA UA3754 +2
19:35
Local
PHX ABQ
WN WN1460
19:35
Local
PHX YXE
WS WS1827
boeing 737 max 8
19:38
Local
PHX SAT
AA AA3832
19:38
Local
PHX PDX
AS AS57
boeing 737-990(er)
19:40
Local
PHX AUS
WN WN1897 +2
19:40
Local
PHX ELP
AA AA4911
mitsubishi crj-701er
19:40
Local
PHX VEL
LF8526
19:43
Local
PHX MEM
FX FX1262 +1
19:48
Local
PHX IND
FX FX1678
19:51
Local
PHX SDF
5X 5X869
boeing 767-34af(er)
19:53
Local
PHX SAN
AS AS3069
19:55
Local
PHX LGB
WN WN4352
19:56
Local
PHX YUM
AA AA6509
19:58
Local
PHX BOI
AA AA6332 +1
20:00
Local
PHX MIA
AA AA9793
20:05
Local
PHX DEN
WN WN2646
20:08
Local
PHX DFW
AA AA1827 +1
20:10
Local
PHX GJT
OO OO6318
embraer e175lr
20:10
Local
PHX YEG
WS WS1101
boeing 737 max 8
20:12
Local
PHX SEA
AS AS611
20:13
Local
PHX RFD
5X 5X853
boeing 767-300f
20:15
Local
PHX ONT
5X849 +1
20:15
Local
PHX GDL
Y41885
20:20
Local
PHX SMF
AA AA4988 +2
mitsubishi crj-900lr
20:20
Local
PHX PDX
WN WN3855 +2
20:20
Local
PHX TUS
AA AA6309 +1
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:20
Local
PHX GEG
WN WN681 +2
20:22
Local
PHX SFO
AA AA686
20:22
Local
PHX PSP
AA AA4922
20:25
Local
PHX AFW
FX FX1103
20:25
Local
PHX MCI
WN WN343 +1
20:25
Local
PHX HMO
VTM2687
20:25
Local
PHX RDM
AA AA3597
20:25
Local
PHX MFR
AA AA4948
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:27
Local
PHX SBA
AA AA1731
20:30
Local
PHX YUM
OO OO6509
20:30
Local
PHX LAX
AA AA3204 +1
20:30
Local
PHX HOU
WN WN4315
20:30
Local
PHX BFL
AA AA6237 +1
20:30
Local
PHX SBP
AA AA2574
airbus a319-112
20:30
Local
PHX SNA
WN WN3902 +2
20:32
Local
PHX SMX
AA AA4824 +1
mitsubishi crj-900lr
20:32
Local
PHX IDA
AA AA6484
mitsubishi crj-701er
20:32
Local
PHX CVG
GB GB105
20:34
Local
PHX PSC
AA AA6292
20:35
Local
PHX OMA
WN WN3848
20:37
Local
PHX MRY
AA AA6374
20:38
Local
PHX FAT
AA AA1457 +1
airbus a320-214
20:40
Local
PHX EUG
AA AA4028
20:40
Local
PHX MDW
WN WN4871
20:40
Local
PHX YVR
P3646
embraer e195-e2
20:45
Local
PHX ELP
WN WN3272
20:55
Local
PHX SJC
AA AA1197 +1
20:55
Local
PHX DEN
WN WN1178 +2
boeing 737-8h4
20:55
Local
PHX SLC
WN WN4792
20:55
Local
PHX BOI
WN WN3029
20:55
Local
PHX ABQ
WN WN3485
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