List of Airports West of the Mississippi

There are numerous airports in the United States of various sizes and accommodations. Traveling anywhere from West of the Mississippi river makes more than half of the country's airports available to you. Knowing what your choices are for airlines in the U.S. can help make travel more convenient and enjoyable.

Sky Harbor International Airport

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the Sky Harbor International Airport is one of the major airports in the Southwestern United States. They feature a variety of eateries, shops and even free high speed Wi-Fi Internet. The airport is fully accommodating and flights leave and arrive from all over the world.

3200 E Sky Harbor Blvd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85034-4423
(602) 273-3300
phoenix.gov/skyharborairport

McCarran International

McCarran International airport is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and is one of the most visited airports in the United States. It features on-site gambling, lounges and a variety of restaurants that will make you forget that the Las Vegas "strip" is just beyond the walls of the place.

5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
(702) 261-5211
mccarran.com

Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport

Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport is located in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. This massive airport features an array of amenities from gift shops to arcades for families on long layovers. Flights depart and arrive from all over the world.

DFW International Airport
3200 East Airfield Drive
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
(972) 973-8888
dfwairport.com

Denver International Airport

Located in Denver, Colorado, the Denver International Airport is a high-traffic airport that caters to passengers from all over the world, and is also another popular stopping point for tourism.

8500 Peña Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80249-6340
(303) 342-2000
Flydenver.com

Los Angeles World Airports

Known simply as LAX, the Los Angeles World Airport carries passengers anywhere they need to go. They feature world-class designer shops and up to 34 different eateries to choose from.

Los Angeles International Airport
1 World Way
Los Angeles, California 90045
(310) 646-5252
lawa.org

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