Yuma International Airport – YUM

Great airport for quick flights to Phoenix. The check-​in, security process are fastest around. Too bad there aren’t flights to other cities besides LA and Phoenix. Las Vegas and Mexico would be great.

I think this is the smallest airport I’d been to in my life. There is one counter, and there are no kiosks. Security opens right before the flight, so you check in and wait until you can go through the line. There is one restaurant, so options are limited. People were friendly. In typical Arizona, fashion a border patrol agent stands watch over the security check-​in which is kinda creepy. Get there early to return your rental car. The lot was filled when I got there, and there are no people outside to assist.

The airport in general is fine it’s TSA I have the issue with. This airport does not know the meaning of TSA precheck. The only thing I didn’t have to do is take my shoes off. Normally I would be allowed to leave the laptop in my bag, shoes on, and no extra stuff like explosives test. If this airport won’t honor the TSA precheck then don’t offer it. If I ever come to yuma again in my life it will be to soon.

This airport is small, clean and has very helpful and cheerful employees from the checkout counter to the Tsa… overall a good experience. Only downed is that everything shuts down at 6pm. When I landed at about 730 – 8 I couldn’t get a rental car or hotel shuttle, ended up getting a taxi-​stay away from the black vans with yellow, those run back and forth to the border! Also, the USO is great and located upstairs.

This is perhaps the most traveler unfriendly airport I have ever been in. No café, no vending machines, no power outlets. Airline counters not manned, no kiosk’s.
If you are military, well, they have a real nice lounge upstairs for you to relax in. for the rest of us, well, we are not allowed entry. Thats okay, you deserve the best my friends!!! As far as restaurants, there «was» one from the other reviews that I have read, but today, it is no longer there as construction of some other venue is taking its place. There is a counter that had waters and pop, and I think cupcakes and stuff… the sign said they opened at 5:00pm…no one ever showed up.
TSA…what a friendly group. I enjoyed chatting with them as I went through their security. They were quick and efficient, polite and just friendly folks… thats nice to see once in awhile.
Once through security, well you have a small room to wait for your flight. don’t worry too much, as TSA only opens 15 – 20 minutes before your flight so you won’t be there long.
All in all… while there are a couple positive things about this airport, it still is the most traveler unfriendly place that I have ever been. Next time I think that I will drive up to Phoenix Skyharbor… a comfortable airport that wants your business and will appreciate it.

Comfy chairs, a few computers and free juice/​cookies. Much more comfortable than sitting downstairs.

The airport itself is fine. It’s a small airport (only 4 gates) but it was very quick, clean and organized.
The BIG issue I had was they have an eatery (not even big enough to be considered a restaurant) it had a counter bar to order at and about 20 tables and the eatery is not enclosed or anything (again, this is a very small airport that has like 4 gates and 2 baggage carousels and 3 ticket counters) So I sit down at one of the empty tables to eat the sandwich that I bought before going to the airport and as I”m towards the end of eating, the lady from behind the counter tells me that I can’t sit here and I can sit in any of those chairs over there (she’s pointing to all the seats just outside of the gate area before you goto into security) I looked in front of me at the approx 15 out of 20 open tables and looked up and her and said. «ummm ok»
I didn’t literally want to start an argument with her but as I walked out of the seating area, I saw a sign for airport relations and walked into the doorway and a security guy came upto the window and I asked him about the eatery if it’s privately owned or airport operated. He said it’s privately owned and asked me why? I told him of the problem and how she basically expected me to eat off my lap. I can understand if the place was busy and I didn’t purchase anything directly from her but approx 15 tables were empty. He told me I’m not the only one to complain about her and that situation.
I thought that was gonna be the end of it but a few min later he comes over to me and asks me for my info and is seriously filling out a complaint form against her. He even counted the # of open tables. He told me about an area upstairs that has a few tables that are also avail and I chose that for awhile. He was very nice and she DEFINITELY needs to go work somewhere else.

For a small facility, this airport is pretty good. Granted, there are only two commercial airlines, the counter agents are never in a hurry, and security only opens just before the flights board. Its definitely a unique experience.

One of my least favorite airports and is the only option unless you want to drive 3 hours to SD or PHX. Another Unilocaler said that you can show up as late as 30min before take off… ehh, that’s hit or miss. My boyfriend used to do that and one time he missed his 6am flight because the airport decided to close the gate early. It takes forever to get through security. TSA agents are very strict. If it looks like you have an ounce more liquid they will scan and re-​scan your bags to death. My last visit last week my boyfriend and at least 3 other people had their bags searched. Avoid the check-​in counter if you can. The one person that works it is usually very slooow.

As a frequent traveler I have to say this is really a great airport. It’s got a large amount of flights going to either Phoenix or LAX and a choice between United or US Airways. The staff is always super nice (counter is slow but its not like they are gonna leave without you since the staff also loads bags/​takes your tickets to get on the flight) and the best part is that I can park right next to the airport and show up as late as 30 min before the flight (only when I have already checked in with no bags). I love not having to drive the 2 ½ to 3 hrs to Phoenix or San Diego and deal with the hassle. Its not the driving too that is the hard part, its most definitely the drive back. Also since the first of the year all flights to Phoenix have been on a CRJ200 (small commuter jet) which means the flights are faster, quieter, not nearly as hot, and just all around better than when they were the turbo props.

This location has some very friendly and helpful volunteers, a decent lounging area with TV’s and WiFi, and some snacks and drinks to pass some time.

WHAT: For those who are not familiar USO centers are available for military personnel as a comfort lounge fully equipped with couches, food, computers, etc. Quality varies depending on what airport you are at. It is usually located BEFORE security check points. Open 0600 – 1830 but authorized to open on call outside of hours if service members are coming in at night in order to sleep in the lounge.
LOCATION: Yuma International airport on 2^nd floor. This airport is small so it is very easy to find.
ATMOSPHERE: Very nice! One large room with multiple couches, recliners, flat screens, and computers (2 computer stations desks with 1 computer at each). Everything looks clean and new.
PERKS: There is also free wireless. Free snacks and drinks at the kitchen bar set up to include coffee, lemonade, bottled water, kettle corn, cookies. One time we were there they had a selection of desserts like brownies, fudge and cannoli. A selection of books and magazines also available and toys for small children.
SERVICE: Also excellent. 2 attendants in the lounge who are available for questions. You have to sign in and show ID at the front desk (part of the kitchen bar set up).
CONCLUSION: We come here all the time and plan to continue to do so!

First impressions… really clean and rather unworn. Staff is friendly and tsa agents are not mean. Overall not bad.
Unfortunately, service at the checking counter is ridiculously slow. There are no automated check-​in machines. So, you have to stand in line a la 1980.
The lady at the US Airways counter saw that there were over 40 of us in line. 40 people in a small airport like this is quite over-​whelming, considering that she’s the only check-​in agent. No-​bueno.
All 40 of us stood in line. When it came to my time being served, the agent went to the back room and disappeared for 10 minutes. She later emerged with food still stuffed in her face. She didn’t have the courtesy to let us know she would need a minute. Rather, she just disappeared.
The airport is nice, very tiny, and only serves United or US Airways. You’re stuck using only 1 of the 2. Unfortunately, I am a frequent customer of neither.
The rental area is miniscule and if you’re skilled, you could easy steal one of the cars because there isn’t an attendant that will check your ID prior to you leaving the lot.
The USO lounge is the glimmering hope to this airport. The seats are all leather furnished and super comfortable. The lady at the counter serves delicious cookies all the time. Love it.

This airport is fantastic. It’s completely stress-​free and there’s no walking from terminal to terminal or waiting in security lines because it’s basically just a single room. Clean, bright, spacious… always a pleasure. Free Wi-​Fi.

I’m not surprised I’m the first to review… Yuma International is the smallest airport I’ve ever been to. It’s so itty bitty that I think they only board one plane at a time. I’m actually quite surprised that it’s an «International» airport… to where? Mexico?
Anyways, don’t expect a lot of dining options or frills. It’s a nice, decent and clean airport however. And the one good thing about it being small is that it isn’t a far walk to anything (ie. car rental counter, baggage claim, etc). Oh and one more good thing even though it hardly matters — free baggage carts.