Does the City of Phoenix regulate the air space?
No. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates all air space. The City of Phoenix, therefore, does not have any laws or ordinances regulating air space. The FAA has, however, given the Air Traffic Control Tower at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport control over communicating and tracking all planes and helicopters for safety reasons. The Phoenix Metro area is deemed to be “Class B” air space that is strictly controlled by the Air Traffic Control Tower. The tower’s communication with helicopters is only for the purpose of keeping them clear of other air traffic.
