The central Arizona region enjoys access to major transportation corridors via interstate, rail and air.  This access gives the region a strategic advantage in the delivery of products to millions of consumers and customers of the Western States.  The region has become the center for logistics and distribution and is strategically located in the heart of the Sun Corridor. 

INTERSTATES
Interstate 10
Interstate 10 (I-10) is the southernmost east-west, coast-to-coast Interstate Highway in the United States. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean at State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) in Santa Monica, California to Interstate 95 in Jacksonville, Florida.
A major expansion of Interstate 10 is presently underway that will provide additional lanes in each direction through central Arizona.

Interstate 8
Interstate 8 (I-8) is an Interstate Highway in the southwestern United States. It runs from the southern edge of Mission Bay at Sunset Cliffs Blvd. in San Diego, California, almost at the Pacific Ocean, to the junction with Interstate 10, just southeast of Casa Grande, Arizona.   In California, especially from eastern San Diego County to points east, Interstate 8 runs very close to the United States-Mexico border. At points in eastern Imperial County, the border is no more than two miles (3 km) south of the Interstate.
Website: ADOT - www.dot.state.az.us

RAIL (MAINLINE UNION PACIFIC)
The Union Pacific Railroad presently operates two major track lines within central and western Pinal County. A segment of track extending from Tucson connects the Cities of Eloy, Casa Grande, and Yuma. It is primarily a line designated for the transporting of freight shipments. The other segment extends north from Tucson and crosses through the central region of Pinal County also accommodating freight shipments. There are industrial properties with existing rail spurs, and other locations that have the potential to be served along these lines. 

Union Pacific is currently engaged in the double tracking of the main line through the State of Arizona.  This will increase the capacity of cars able to be transported to Arizona consumers as well as those in other markets.

In addition to the double track project, Union Pacific is planning a switch yard to be housed south of Picacho Peak at Red Rock.  This 250 acre project will be surrounded by over 1,000 acres of industrial land that has the potential to be rail served.
Website: Union Pacific Railroad - www.uprr.com

INTERNATIONAL AND MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS
International Airports
The central Arizona region is strategically located within the state of Arizona with one hour access to two International Airports, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Tucson International.  These airports are available for industries that regularly need access to the global markets.

Phoenix Sky Harbor
Sky Harbor International Airport is the largest public airport in the state.  With a daily usage of over 100,000 passengers on over 1,500 aircraft, Phoenix Sky Harbor is one of the most active airports in the west.

Sky Harbor currently operates 20 airlines out of 4 terminals.  Annual passenger usage is over 42 million people.  To keep up with the growing number of users, Sky Harbor has an airport plan to increase the number of gates over the next few years.
Website: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport - www.phxskyharbor.com

 

Tucson International Airport
Tucson International Airport currently operates 8 airlines out of the main terminal.  This represents an average of 6,000 daily passengers on 60 aircraft.  Non-stop service is available to major destinations of Albuquerque, Atlanta, Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.
Website: Tucson International Airport - www.tucsonairport.org

 

Municipal/County Airports
Central Arizona is currently supported by 4 regional airports located in the cities of Casa Grande, Eloy, Coolidge and Marana.  In addition, a future general aviation airport is being planned by the City of Maricopa. Many opportunities exist for aviation related businesses.  For more information, click here.

 

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