November 2024
Taxiway U Officially Under Construction
If you haven’t heard of Taxiway Uniform, also known as Taxiway U, then keep your eyes open next time you arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor. This major capital improvement project is one of many called for in the airport’s 20-year plan, and the beginning stages of construction have started.
Taxiway U is a north/south taxiway on the west side of the airport. This 2,000-foot taxiway will bridge the north and south runways on the west end of the airport, allowing for more efficient aircraft flow and streamlined airfield operations. There are currently three crossfield taxiways at Phoenix Sky Harbor on the east end of the airfield.
City officials, airport leaders and construction managers gathered in late October to celebrate the beginning of construction.
This project has roots in Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Comprehensive Asset Management Plan, which was first laid out in 2019 and then updated in 2022 with several near-term goals.
Follow the progress by downloading the Taxiway U app on mobile. Learn more about the project.