Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport liquid rules: 100 ml limit
Flying from Phoenix? The verdict, the airport's own wording and its source link are below. Checked 10 October 2026 against the airport's own website. Same rules for hand luggage and carry-on.
Phoenix Sky Harbor follows the US TSA rule: liquids in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in a quart-size bag. The airport's security page covers TSA ConfirmID and PHX Reserve and does not state container sizes.
| Liquid container limit | 100 ml limit |
| Clear plastic bag needed | Yes (TSA rule) |
| Liquids can stay in your bag | Not stated |
| Laptops can stay in your bag | Not stated |
What this means at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- PHX's Security Screening page covers TSA ConfirmID (a fee-based identity verification option from 1 February 2026) and PHX Reserve, which lets you reserve a free time to enter the TSA checkpoint.
- The page we read does not state liquid container sizes, so this page relies on the TSA rule below.
- TSA rule: you may bring "a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag", each in travel-sized containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less; larger containers go in checked baggage.
- TSA lists two exemptions: medications, and infant and child nourishments.
- Any liquid or gel that alarms during screening needs additional screening (TSA).
- Check the rules at your destination and connecting airports too.
- Source for the TSA rule: Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels Rule | TSA.
Source: Security Screenings | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Checked 10 October 2026.
Security rules are set by the airport, but your bag size is set by your airline. Check your bag against every airline here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the liquid rules at Phoenix Sky Harbor?
The TSA rule applies: containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in a quart-size bag. PHX's security page does not state container sizes itself.
What are the liquid rules at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?
Phoenix Sky Harbor follows the US TSA rule: liquids in containers of 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less in a quart-size bag. The airport's security page covers TSA ConfirmID and PHX Reserve and does not state container sizes.
Are liquid rules the same at my destination airport?
Not always. Rules vary by airport, so check your destination and any connecting airports, including your return journey (GOV.UK).