Airport Overview

Your Gateway to Phoenix


Welcome to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport!

Located in the City of Mesa, Gateway Airport serves the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area, one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Over the years, Gateway has evolved from one of the Air Force’s premier flight schools to a successful commercial airport that contributes $1.3 billion annually to Arizona’s economy, making it an internationally recognized economic powerhouse. Along with the more than 70 innovative businesses based on its 3,000-acre campus, Gateway supports over 10,000 jobs, including those at aerospace companies like Cessna, Embraer, Able Aerospace Services, and Constant Aviation.

But, there’s room to grow. Gateway has more than 1,000 acres still available for development.

$1.3 Billion Annually to Arizona's Economy
3,000 Acres Total; 1,000+ Acres Available


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Cessna
Embraer Executive Jets
Able Aerospace Services
Constant Aviation
 
1.5 Million Travelers
10 Passenger Gates
More Than 45 Nonstop Destinations


Where Your Business Will Thrive

Why should you and your business choose Gateway?

First, location. Two freeways are within a half-mile of the airport’s border: the Loop 202 and State Route 24. Second, Gateway has a robust infrastructure, including three parallel runways, each approximately 10,000' in length, and multiple navigational aids such as VORTAC, ILS, and ASR.

As a foreign trade zone, Gateway also provides access to international markets, and it has a skilled labor force able to support any business. In fact, five post-secondary institutions—Arizona State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, East Valley Institute of Technology, and the University of North Dakota—all have campuses at Gateway. Finally, Gateway is a vibrant commercial airport served by Allegiant, Flair, Swoop, and WestJet. In 2018, more than 1.5 million travelers passed through Gateway’s 10 passenger gates heading to more than 45 non-stop destinations. Numerous retail and concessions help to make Gateway one of the most pleasant flying experiences anywhere.

Overall, Gateway pumped more than 16.9 million gallons of fuel in 2018 and earned the title of busiest contract air traffic control tower in the United States. With more than 280,000 annual operations completed in 2018, Gateway is operationally busier than Portland International Airport. Gateway is overseen by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. PMGAA consists of six members: City of Mesa, City of Phoenix, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, Gila River Indian Community, and City of Apache Junction.




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Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Chandler-Gilbert Community College Williams Campus East Valley Institute of Technology University of North Dakota
Busiest Contract Air Traffic Control Tower in the U.S.

Overall, Gateway pumped more than 16.9 million gallons of fuel in 2018 and earned the title of "Busiest contract air traffic control tower in the United States".

Be a part of the success at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.



Passenger service to more than 45 destinations Three massive runways averaging 10,000 feet Passenger terminal with 10 gates, 2 baggage belts, dining, and shopping Busiest contract air traffic control tower Pumped more than 16.2 million gallons of fuel in 2017 Gateway makes it just plane easy to connect you where you want to go


Call us now at 480-988-7662 or send an email to jjefferson@gatewayairport.com


Gateway is overseen by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. PMGAA consists of six members:
City of Mesa, City of Phoenix, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, Gila River Indian Community, and City of Apache Junction.

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