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| - Such a cute little airport. Just adorable. But not terribly, terribly precious. As it turns out, there are actually quite a few flights that leave out of here and it's a legit, big enough for trouble airport.
I've only flown Allegiant in and out of Mesa, but they have a few terminals and a big chunk of the check-in area. It's a hop, skip, and outdoor jump from there over to the security area, and that's never had long lines. Though I don't recommend it, I once arrived 35 mins before my flight and breezed through security with no line at all.
Once through security there are actually quite a few shopping and dining options. Perhaps "quite a few" is an exaggeration. How about "handful?" There are a handful.
I think the most interesting aspect is that you breeze in and out of doors. The plane lets you off on the staircase and you walk inside. Then you move through the terminal, then back outside across the pavilion, then back inside to luggage claim, then back out to the curb.
Some of my happiest memories happened on that curb--waiting to be picked up and thinking ahead to the adventures of that weekend. I always came in hungry and there are plenty of dining options around the airport. Although it's pretty far from the buzz of the heart of Mesa, it really is the gateway to all that adventure and fun that that part of AZ has to offer. It's worth the inconvenience of having to drive a little farther. Jump on plane and land at Mesa. Spend the weekend. Laugh, love, eat; you may even fall in love and plan your future.
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