✈️ United Airlines at PHX
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United Airlines operates exclusively from Terminal 3 (formerly Terminal West, now officially Terminal 3 John S. McCain III) at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Terminal 3 handles most domestic carriers, including United, Delta, Alaska, Spirit, and more, Inside Terminal 3, United passengers check in, drop off baggage, pass through security, and board flights all within the same facility.🏢 Terminal 3: Your PHX Home with United
Here’s what to expect:
🛃 Check-in & Baggage
- Opening Hours: Typically from around 5:15 a.m. to just after midnight daily United Airlines.
- Location: Main ticketing level—simply follow signs to “United—Terminal 3”.
✈️ Gates & Lounges
- Passport continues through one security checkpoint after check-in.
- Gates: Spread across Concourses E (E1–E10) and F (F1–F15).
- United Club: Conveniently located near Gate E3.good spot to relax before your flight.
🛍 Amenities & Travel Perks
- A variety of shops, cafés, and dining—from Starbucks and Scramble breakfast to Arizona-themed outlets like Phoenix Beer Co.
- Free airport Wi-Fi and other common airport amenities.
🌐 Getting Around PHX
Terminal 3 connects conveniently to the rest of the airport:
- PHX Sky Train: Runs 24/7 between Terminal 3 and Terminal 4, plus economy parking and the Rental Car Center. Trains run every 3–5 minutes.
- Ground Transportation:
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Best picked from the south curbside, west end at curb door 4.
- Taxis: South curbside, outside door 7—flat rate to downtown.
- Valley Metro Bus & Rail: Use Sky Train to reach the light rail station.
🛠 Tips for Travelers
- Arrive early: United recommends at least 2 hours before departure; 3 hours for international flights.
- TSA/Global Entry: PreCheck lanes are available in Terminal 3 (north checkpoint), earning you a faster security experience.
- Accessing Terminal 4: Need to connect there? Take the Sky Train—walking between terminals isn’t possible.
🎥 Visual Walkthrough
Familiarize yourself before you fly with this helpful video tour of PHX’s train and terminals:
✅ Summary
- United Airlines: Terminal 3 only
- Check‑in & baggage: Level 1, Terminal 3
- Security: Single checkpoint in Terminal 3
- Gates & Lounge: Concourses E/F; United Club near E3
- Connection to other areas: Via PHX Sky Train
- Tips: Arrive early, consider PreCheck, and plan ground transport.
