Gallery: A Look at Phoenix Sky Harbor’s $310M Concourse in T4

Sky Harbor International Airport opened its newest addition to Terminal 4—the Eighth Concourse—on June 20. The Phoenix City Council approved a plan on Oct. 25, 2016, to add a new eight-gate concourse to Terminal 4 to be occupied by Southwest Airlines, which already operates out of three other concourses on the south side of Terminal 4.

The new $310 million eight-gate concourse adds 275,000 sq. ft. in space and serves Southwest Airlines.

This concourse provides spectacular views of the Phoenix landscape. Looking south, passengers will see South Mountain Park in the distance. They will also have a nice view of the Air National Guard 161st Refueling Wing. To take advantage of these landscapes, the new concourse has 14,000 sq. ft. of electrochromic glazing which is intelligent, tinted glass for enhanced passenger comfort and improved energy efficiency. The View Smart window technologies use artificial intelligence to automatically adjust to the sun so passengers can comfortably sit right up next to the windows without experiencing excessive heat or glare.

To further capture the uniquely Arizona feel of this concourse, a Diamondhead Baffle ceiling mimicking the sand dunes of the desert hangs in the concourse. The materials used were made from recycled water bottles.

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. was named general contractor for the $310 million project, which is expected to add 130,000 square feet of dining and retail options to this final concourse in Terminal 4.

Other developments in conjunction with this addition include a new connector bridge to the north Terminal 4 concourses, baggage handling improvements, and general improvements to the Terminal 4 processor and Security Checkpoint D.

The Eighth Concourse will also feature a common use lounge. AD Partnership LLC dba Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club has received the award recommendation. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club will feature 3,500-square-feet of space and provide travelers a place to relax or work. The lounge will highlight many local elements and feature a specially curated menu. The lounge will be open to travelers of all airlines, and access will be available to Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers, as well as Members of Priority Pass or by purchasing a day pass.

Phoenix Light, Phoenix Rising is a massive art installation created by Los Angeles artist Susan Logoreci. The immersive, art project consists of a 30-ft. by 300-ft. terrazzo floor and 28 two-ft. by three-ft. airplane window shaped, terrazzo wall pieces. The progressive experience takes the viewer from the city at night through sun drenched, local landscapes. Inspired by the notion of an aerial view, the floor depicts views of the Phoenix landscape. When the viewer enters the connecter bridge to the concourse, they will look down and see night-lights illuminating the gridded streets of neighborhoods. The images gradually change to a lighter, dawn lit view of scattered houses and streets. As the viewer continues, the colors get lighter, the houses and roads disappear into familiar, agricultural fields before ending in the golden mountains that surround Phoenix. On the walls, there are airplane window shaped terrazzo pieces. Eight are of night city images and the remaining 20 depict mountain images. The images and colors correlate to images on the floor nearest to them.

The shops, restaurants, and lounge will be opening in the coming months, and in the meantime, customers will find food and beverage and retail kiosks. “The Crystals @ Sky Harbor Food Hall” will be located at Terminal 4 South 1 Concourse. The Crystals inspiration was cultivated by the brilliant reflections found in geodes in the Sonoran Desert. The food hall is comprised of five outlets that mirror this charm –each brand has standalone appeal, but together they blend perfectly, appealing to whatever travelers are craving. With Pedal Haus Brewery in the center of the hall, the perimeter will feature Eegee’s, an esteemed local sandwich concept dating back 50 years with beginnings in Casa Grande; Berry Divine, a local acai bowl outlet started in Tempe, Chick-fil-A, America’s favorite QSR; and Bobby’s Burgers, a regional gourmet fast casual burger concept from celebrity chef, Bobby Flay.

The new concourse also features other customer amenities like access to charging stations in every seat, “tech” tables providing workspace with charging stations and hearing loop incorporated in all hold rooms. Each gate hold rooms have seating for 125.