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Sky Harbor airport experiencing heavy traffic as Super Bowl fans head home

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Posted at 10:22 AM, Feb 13, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-13 12:22:27-05

PHOENIX — Thousands of people are expected to travel through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Monday as fans head home following Super Bowl LVII.

Sky Harbor officials say they expect a 50% increase in airport traffic. They project it will be one of the busiest days on record for the airport.

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If you or a loved one are heading out, make sure you plan ahead. Remember 5, 4, 3, 2, 1:

5 hours before departing: Leave your hotel.

4 hours before: Turn in your rental car.

3 hours: Check in at the ticket counter.

2 hours: Get in the TSA line.

1 hour before: Be at your gate.