Friends of Deer Valley welcomes r Sky Harbour’s impressive new facility at Deer Valley Airport (DVT)

This week, Friends of Deer Valley had the honor of joining the ribbon cutting for Sky Harbour’s impressive new facility at Deer Valley Airport (DVT) — a powerful milestone in our region’s continued economic expansion.

As the Deer Valley area experiences rapid growth, investments like Sky Harbour’s are critical. Regional airports like DVT are not only essential to aviation infrastructure — they are economic engines that attract high-quality jobs, support new business development, and strengthen our city's competitive edge.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Sky Harbour team for their vision and commitment to Deer Valley, and to the incredible leaders who joined us in celebrating this milestone:

✅ Mayor Kate Gallego

✅ Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien

✅ City of Phoenix Aviation Director Chad R. Makovsky, A.A.E

✅ Community & Economic Development Director Christine Mackay

✅ Deer Valley Airport Director Ed Faron, A.A.E.

We’re also proud to recognize Friends of Deer Valley board members Julie Read and Ed Farron for their continued leadership and support of DVT’s future.

👏 Here's to a thriving Deer Valley and the bold investments that keep our region soaring!