Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Mesa, Arizona, in the United States. The airport is located in the eastern part of Phoenix and covers an area of 3,020 acres.
Mesa Airport has three long parallel runways. These runways are suitable for wide-body aircraft. The Charles L. Williams Terminal Building was designed specifically for low-cost carriers. The terminal building has more than 10 boarding gates. Mesa Gateway Airport offers direct flights to many cities in the central and western United States and some Canadian cities (seasonal). The airport is an alternative to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It is particularly popular with leisure travelers.
Mesa Airport – terminal and gate map
Mesa Airport has a single terminal building. The name of this terminal building is Charles L. Williams Terminal Building. The terminal consists of two areas.
West Terminal: Check-in counters, baggage claim area, and car rental offices are located in this section. Arriving passengers use this area.
East Terminal / Gate Area: This area, accessed after the security checkpoint (TSA checkpoint), includes boarding gates (Gates 1-12+), waiting lounges, and food and shopping venues. Departing passengers board their flights from this area. Free Wi-Fi access, digital flight information screens, ATMs, baby care rooms, and seating areas are available throughout the terminal.
Car Rental at the airport
Car rental offices at Mesa Gateway Airport are located in a dedicated Rental Car Center at 6033 S Sossaman Rd STE 104, directly across from the baggage claim area of the terminal building. After collecting your luggage, you can reach the center with a short walk from the terminal exit. Some companies also offer shuttle service to the terminal. You can reach Alamo and National rental counters at 1-844-370-9819 and 1-844-370-9820, and Avis and Budget at 480-448-2721 and 480-448-2722. Enterprise can be reached at 1-844-370-9818, while Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty can be reached at 480-960-8338. After completing your rental at this center, you can pick up your vehicle from the parking lot within the same facility.
Car rental offices are generally open seven days a week, from early in the morning (at least two hours before flight departure) until the arrival of the last flight.
Find transportation from the airport – bus, taxi rental cars
Bus: Valley Metro, the Phoenix Metropolitan Area’s public transportation network, operates route 184 (Power Road) to the stop in front of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport terminal building. Buses run daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. on weekends. The frequency is every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 60 minutes on weekends. A one-way ticket costs $2.
Taxi & Rideshare: Taxis are available at designated areas at the arrivals exit of the terminal building. In addition, ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft are actively serving Mesa Gateway Airport.
Hotel Shuttle: Country Inn and Suites, Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, Four Points by Sheraton at Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, Hampton Inn and Suites Phoenix/Gilbert, and Residence Inn Phoenix/Gilbert offer free shuttle service to their guests.
Lost & Found
Lost Items at the Airport: For items lost in general airport areas such as the terminal building, parking lots, or security checkpoints, please contact the Mesa Gateway Airport Lost and Found Office. For more information, call (480) 988-7565.
Lost Items on the Plane or in Baggage: If you lose something on the plane, at the boarding gate, or in your checked baggage, you should contact the airline directly. Airline contact information is listed below:
Allegiant Air: (702) 505-8888
Sun Country Airlines: (651) 905-2737
Flair Airlines (seasonal): Through the Flair Airlines website.
ATM at Mesa Airport
There are ATMs belonging to various banks in the terminal building. These ATMs are available 24/7.
Smoking Areas
Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is strictly prohibited in all enclosed areas of the terminal building. Passengers who wish to smoke must exit the terminal building and use the designated outdoor smoking areas located a certain distance from the arrivals (lower level) and departures (upper level) exits. These areas are clearly marked and easy to find.
Restaurants at Mesa Airport
Panera Bread: Serves sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee, and baked goods.
O.H.S.O. Brewery: A branch of a local brewery. Serves a variety of beers, bar food, and full-service meals.
Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters: Serves specialty coffees, teas, and light snacks.
Copper Plate an American Grill: A restaurant offering American-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
PZA Pizzeria: A restaurant serving delicious pizzas.
A branch of Infusion Coffee & Tea is located in the pre-security area.
Vending machines are available 24 hours a day at various locations throughout the terminal.
Shopping at Airport
The Phoenix / Gateway TravelMart: A store selling newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, beverages, travel supplies, and Arizona-themed souvenirs.
Saguaro Mercantile: Sells local handicrafts, souvenirs, and Arizona-themed products.
There are ATMs inside the terminal, in the pre-security and post-security areas.
Hotels at Mesa Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport: Within walking distance of the airport.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesa Gateway Airport – Gilbert: Approximately 1.5 miles from the airport. Free shuttle service available.
Four Points by Sheraton at Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport: Located near the airport.
Legacy Inn & Suites (Mesa): Located a few miles from the airport but more affordable than other hotels.
When making your hotel reservation, be sure to ask about airport shuttle service, operating hours, and any additional fees.
Mesa Gateway Airport Flights and Airlines
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is a low-cost carrier airport offering affordable flights to various destinations across the United States. The busiest flights from the airport are usually to smaller and medium-sized cities, vacation destinations, and Allegiant Air’s focus cities. Popular destinations include Provo, Sioux Falls, Fargo, Grand Rapids, Des Moines, Billings, Rapid City, and Las Vegas.
The main airlines serving Mesa Gateway Airport are:
Allegiant Air: The airport’s largest carrier by far. It offers direct flights to over 60 destinations across the United States.
Sun Country Airlines: Operates flights to hubs such as Minneapolis/St. Paul and some seasonal destinations.
Flair Airlines (seasonal): Offers low-cost flights to some Canadian cities.
Parking Areas
The closest parking to the terminal building at Mesa Gateway Airport is the Hourly Parking Lot just west of the Charles L. Williams Terminal. This is a short-term parking area. The first 30 minutes are $1 USD. Each additional 30 minutes is $1 USD. For daily parking, you can use the Daily Lot located south of the terminal building. The parking fee is $1 USD for 30 minutes and a maximum of $13 USD per day.
If you are looking for a more economical option, you can park your car at the Economy Lot, located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from the terminal. The open parking fee is $9 USD per day, and the covered parking fee is $11 USD per day. There is a free shuttle from the parking lot to the terminal. The shuttle service begins at least 2 hours before the first flight departure time. Shuttle service hours are adjusted according to flight schedules.
Drivers waiting to pick up arriving passengers can use the Cell Phone Lot on South Sossaman Road. This parking lot is free and is for drop-off and waiting purposes only. Long-term parking is prohibited.
All parking areas have disabled parking spaces. These spaces are located next to the shuttle stops or closest to the terminal entrance. Payments can be made by credit/debit card or cash at the machines. All parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Satellite view of Mesa Airport. Click to enlarge
Mesa Airport destination map (June 2025). Click to enlarge
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