Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Phoenix, AZ at 1,135 ft. KPHX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (07L, 07R, 08, 25L), longest 11,489 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KPHX in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 20,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KPHX 130451Z 15005KT 10SM FEW200 BKN250 35/19 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP082 T03500189
What changed at KPHX?
Since the 0351Z (8:51 PM MST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0351Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPHX
KPHX is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,900 ft (field elevation 1,135 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
PHX ATIS INFO M 0451Z. 14005KT 10SM FEW200 BKN250 35/19 A2984 (TWO NINER EIGHT FOUR). SIMUL APCHS TO PARL RWYS IN USE. USE CTN FOR ACFT ON PARL FINAL APCHS, DO NOT OVERSHOOT FINAL. EXPECT ILS OR VISUAL APCH RWY 26, ILS OR VISUAL APCH RWY 25L, UPON ENTERING PHOENIX APCH AIRSPACE, BE PREPARED FOR SHORT-NOTICE RWY REASSIGNMENT. DEPARTING RWY 25R. NOTICES TO AIRMEN. TWY T CLSD BTN TWY C AND TWY D. MULT CRANES INVOF ARPT. CD FREQUENCY 118.1 OTS. USE FREQUENCY 133.7. HAZDUS WX INFO FOR PHX AREA AVBL ON FSS FREQS. BIRD ACTIVITY INVOF ARPT. READBACK HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO M.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KPHX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07LFAV | 10,300 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 07R | 7,800 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 08 | 11,489 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 25L | 7,800 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 25R | 10,300 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 26 | 11,489 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 25,000 ft.
KPHX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, AZ: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KPHX is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPHX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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PHX UA /OV PXR020060/TM 0228/FL220/TP E75L/TB OCNL MOD CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
PHX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PXR020060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0228Reported at 02:28 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate continuous light chop.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
PHX UA /OV PXR005050/TM 0204/FL250/TP E75L/TB MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
PHX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PXR005050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
CGZ UA /OV TFD360013 /TM 0031 /FL050 /TP C172 /SK BKN100-TOPUNKN /TB NEG /RM SMOOTH
CGZ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TFD360013Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0031Reported at 00:31 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN100-TOPUNKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPHX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPHX reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 18,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
- 25L/25R/26
- 58%
- 07L/07R/08
- 42%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM MST)
TAF KPHX 130520Z 1306/1412 12006KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM131900 18005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM132300 26007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM140900 12005KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KPHX
- IATA
- PHX
- FAA LID
- PHX
- City
- Phoenix
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,135 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.4353, -112.0059
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,489 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 20h 4m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KPHX
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPHX reported VFR conditions during about 99.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 359 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 15.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 99.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 98.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.9 kt |
| Aug | 6.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPHX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, AZ shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPHX weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPHX?+
KPHX has 6 runways: 07L, 07R, 08, 25L, 25R, 26; the longest is 11,489 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPHX report its own weather?+
Yes. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPHX have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPHX broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KPHX publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KPHX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (KPHX)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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