Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) – Mesa, Arizona, USA

Your comprehensive guide to Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams Air Force Base), IATA: AZA, ICAO: KIWA, serving Mesa and greater Phoenix.

🏢 Terminal Information & Services

Mesa Gateway Airport features a single terminal building with one concourse handling all commercial flights. Facilities include:

• Ticketing & Check-In: Airline counters for Allegiant Air and Ameriflight.
• Security Checkpoint: TSA screening for all departing passengers.
• Concourse: One concourse with gates for regional jets and turboprops.
• Dining & Retail:
  • Subway – Sandwiches and salads.
  • Café Mesa – Coffee, snacks, and light meals.
  • Gift Shop – Travel essentials and souvenirs.
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, restrooms, and seating areas throughout the terminal.
• General Aviation FBOs:
  • Westwind Airport Services – Hangars, tie-downs, maintenance, and charter operations.
  • Corporate Aircraft Center – Fixed-base operator services including fuel, parking, and concierge.

✈️ Runways & Aircraft Services

• Runway 12R/30L: 11,489 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – suitable for large commercial and cargo jets.
• Runway 12L/30R: 7,800 ft × 150 ft, asphalt – used primarily for general aviation and smaller commercial operations.
• General Aviation: Multiple ramps and hangars available. Tie-down and overnight hangar space provided by FBOs.
• Fuel Services: Jet A and 100LL Avgas available 24/7 at self-serve and full-service fuel farms managed by FBOs.
• Maintenance: Full-service maintenance, avionics, and repair facilities provided by Westwind and Corporate Aircraft Center.
• Cargo Operations: Dedicated ramp areas and warehouses for cargo carriers, including Ameriflight.

🚗 Ground Transportation

• Rental Cars: Major agencies (Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz) operate counters inside the terminal with vehicles on-site.
• Taxis & Rideshare: Taxi pick-up is available curbside outside the baggage claim area. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pick up from the designated curb zone—follow airport signage.
• Shuttle Services: Sun Shuttle Route 570 connects the airport to downtown Mesa, Phoenix Sky Harbor, and Tempe—check schedules at suntran.com.
• Hotel Shuttles: Several nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle service—arrange with your accommodation.
• Public Transit: Valley Metro Bus Route 566 provides service between Mesa Gateway and Mesa Transit Center; from there, connect to wider Phoenix area via Valley Metro Rail and bus network.
• Private Car & Limousine: Private car services available by advance reservation; follow signage to limo area.

📞 Contact & Official Information

Mesa Gateway Airport is owned and operated by the City of Mesa Department of Aviation.

• Official Site: mesaaz.gov/residents/airport
• Phone: +1 480-644-8298 (Airport Administration)
• Address: 5835 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212, USA