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Airport Design & Signage Standards

A black 'Departures' sign with yellow text in an airport, with a modern geometric ceiling and an airplane flying in a blue sky above.

To guide future improvements with consistency and style, PSP is developing new design standards for airport facilities and signage. This foundational project will ensure all future construction, wayfinding, and branding reflects a cohesive, passenger-friendly look that celebrates our desert-modern identity.

Project Cost
$659,000
Funding Source
Airport-generated revenue — no local taxes used
Estimated Completion
2026

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