Mesa Gateway Airport is entering another major stage of growth, with hundreds of acres still available for development and several large projects transforming the area around the airport.
The 3,000-acre property has undergone several transformations since it was first established as Williams Field during World War II. After decades as Williams Air Force Base, it became a public airport and was renamed Mesa Gateway Airport in 2024.
Today, the airport is growing both as a passenger facility and as an economic development hub. During fiscal year 2026, Mesa Gateway Airport welcomed more than 2 million passengers and recorded new highs for operating revenue, net income, aviation fuel sales and parking revenue…