The FAA is proposing to implement new satellite-based air traffic procedures, as well as updates to the existing satellite-based air traffic procedures, that will help enhance safety and improve air traffic efficiency at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 

Those procedures, known as Performance Based Navigation (PBN), use satellites to fly more direct routes with efficient climbs and descents. The proposed changes will enhance operational efficiency and could reduce operational delays, providing a flexible system capable of handling the demands and complexities of the future.

The FAA is implementing these procedures at airports across the United States.  In addition, the FAA is working with aviation stakeholders and has met with leaders from communities surrounding PHX.

This web page will be updated as details of the project are developed, including opportunities for community input.

PHX PBN Updates

January 11, 2024

The Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) Performance Based Navigation (PBN) workgroup will continue to meet throughout the year.  The FAA is also working closely with city and community leaders on how to best implement changes to aviation procedures. 

We encourage you to check back and monitor this website for updates to the PBN process and to find out when and where community meetings will be scheduled in your area. You can also stay up to date by checking out the FAA's social media sites.

To see older updates, visit the Phoenix Community Engagement Update Archive.

Additional Resources

• Phoenix Environmental Review
• Appendix A for Draft Environmental Review
• Appendix B for Draft Environmental Review
• Appendix C for Draft Environmental Review
• Appendix D for Draft Environmental Review
• Meeting Handout
• Meeting Room Layout
• Diseño del taller
• Folleto de Reunion
• Preguntas y respuestas

Step 1 Materials

• Step 1A Section 106 Letter
• Step 1A Section 106 Attachments
• Proposed Flight Procedures
  • Environmental boards showing reportable change in noise based on the noise screening results
  • Overview board showing 90 days of random arrival and departure tracks from 2017
  • Proposed departure procedures in west flow showing 90 random days of departure tracks from 2017
  • Proposed Departure Procedures showing departure tracks for east and west flows from both 2014 and 2017
  • Proposed Departure Procedures showing East Flow departure tracks from both 2014 and 2017
  • Proposed Departure Procedures showing West Flow departure tracks from both 2014 and 2017

Step 2 Materials

• Step 2 Display Boards
• Step 2 Workshop Handout
• Step 2 Workshop Handout Spanish
• Printable Step 2 Comment Form
• Printable Step 2 Comment Form Spanish

To view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about community engagement in the Phoenix area, click here.