Yes, you can smoke at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) — the airport has 15 designated outdoor smoking areas on Level 1 (arrivals) of Terminals 3 and 4, each marked with signage and ashtrays and free to use. These areas are landside, before the security checkpoint, so smoking during a connection means exiting and re-screening. Indoors, PHX is smoke-free throughout under the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, covering all concourses, gates, dining areas, and lounges at Arizona’s largest airport and American Airlines hub.
Smoking Policy at Phoenix Airport
Since May 1, 2007, Phoenix Sky Harbor has been completely smoke-free indoors under Arizona law. This ban applies to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping devices, and all tobacco products in Terminals 3 and 4, including concourses, gates, dining areas, restrooms, and all lounges.
Designated Outdoor Smoking Areas
PHX has 15 designated outdoor smoking areas located on Level 1 (arrivals) of Terminals 3 and 4. All smoking areas are at least 20 feet from building entrances.
Terminal 4 (Main Terminal)
Terminal 4 has 11 smoking areas including:
South outer curb – Near Doors 2, 6, and 8
North outer curb – Near Door 1
North side – Next to the dog relief area
Additional spots – East, west, north, and south locations around the terminal
All areas are marked with signage, equipped with ashtrays, and free to use.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 has designated outdoor smoking areas on Level 1 (arrivals), south side and near entrances.
Important: No Post-Security Smoking
PHX offers no indoor smoking facilities or post-security smoking areas. All lounges, including American Airlines Admirals Club, Delta Sky Club, and The Centurion Lounge, are completely smoke-free.
To smoke, you must:
Exit the secure area to the outdoor areas on Level 1
Go through TSA security screening again to re-enter
Re-screening can take 15-30 minutes during peak times.
For USA airport smoking rules, state vape rules, lighter rules at TSA, and other federal/state info, see our USA smoking guide.