Getting Here and Getting Around

Planes, trains

Hop on a bus, train, or public transportation, and look out your window to see saguaro arms waving you in. Maybe you want to look out your window to see wings—check out our available airports:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is Arizona's main airport. Carriers provide nonstop service to more than 100 cities in the U.S. and around the world.
• Phoenix-Mesa Gateway and Allegiant get you to more than 35 cities, nonstop.
• Tucson International Airport is served by five airlines that provide nonstop service to 16 cities.
• Yuma International Airport is served by two commercial airlines, as well as general aviation.
• Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is served by American Airlines; several flights leave daily.
  

The state also boasts more than 80 public and private airports. For information about these airports, visit the Arizona Department of Transportation—Airport Development.

And automobiles

Driving in Arizona is no different than driving in any other state. Be sure to wear your seat belt and follow the traffic signs. To ensure your safety, be aware of the following information:

511 Traveler Information Service

Traveling in Arizona is as easy as calling 5-1-1! Get the latest information on road conditions; public transit services; major airports; tourism, including state and national park information; and weather.

This free service is offered 24/7 by the Arizona Department of Transportation, who remind you to buckle up and drive safely. Within Arizona, dial 511. Outside Arizona, dial direct (602) 523-0244, or toll-free (888) 411-ROAD (7623). Thanks to a partnership between the Arizona Department of Transportation, Arizona Office of Tourism, the U.S. Park Service, and Arizona State Parks, the 5-1-1 system includes information on 52 state and national parks in the Grand Canyon state.

For more information, visit the AZ 511 website.

Don't trash Arizona

Report litterers by calling the Arizona Litter Hotline at 877-3LITTER (877-354-8837), or going online to kazb.org. Litterers receive a letter discouraging littering, as well as a car litter bag.

Wildfires

For up-to-date information regarding the status of seasonal wildfires, visit the Wildfire Incident Information System website.

Driving in Dust Storms & Monsoon Season

Dust storms are caused by high winds sweeping across fields or dry desert terrain, sometimes blowing dust onto nearby highways. You've seen the pictures—Arizona dust storms are stunning and usually brief but should be taken seriously because they can quickly decrease visibility. In a similar vein, while most people associate Arizona with the desert, the state also experiences occasional heavy rainstorms, particularly during the summer monsoon season.

If you find yourself driving during a dust or monsoon storm, keep these safety tips in mind:

• If you can safely avoid it, do not enter a dust storm.
• Turn on your headlights and slow down.
• If your visibility is impeded by heavy rain or dust, slowly pull off to the side of the road as far to the right as possible. Turn off the car and headlights, set the parking brake, and keep your foot off the brake pedal.
• Pay attention to hazard signs and roadblocks. If you see a sign that says "Do Not Cross When Flooded," take it seriously and find another way.
• Don't cross rain-swollen washes. You could get caught in a flash flood.