PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Health officials have identified Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as a place where people may have recently been exposed to measles.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed that a measles patient traveled through Terminal 4 on Jan. 29.
There have been three confirmed cases of measles within Maricopa County. MCDPH previously identified one more exposure location: the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa.
MCDPH is working with federal, state, and airport officials to notify travelers who may have been exposed.
Gov. Katie Hobbs said she was “extremely concerned” about the rise in cases across the state, urging people to protect themselves by vaccinating themselves if they haven’t.
I’m extremely concerned about the rise in measles cases in Arizona and the recent exposure at Sky Harbor. Measles is highly contagious but preventable. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to be vaccinated. https://t.co/J727LqWGJq
— Governor Katie Hobbs (@GovernorHobbs) February 9, 2026
Monday’s announcement comes weeks after a case was reported at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa towards the end of January.
The list of locations with active warning includes:
LocationAddressDateTimeWatch for symptoms until:Sky Harbor International Airport (All of Terminal 4)3400 Sky Hbr Blvd, PhoenixJan. 29, 20264:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.Feb. 19, 2026Arizona Athletic Grounds
(ONLY spectator areas)
6321 S Ellsworth Rd, MesaJan. 23-24, 2026Jan. 23- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 24 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Feb. 14, 2026
People who were at the above locations at the specific dates and times should watch for symptoms, which typically appear seven to 12 days after exposure. However, in some cases symptoms may not appear until 21 days.
Symptoms include:
High fever above 101 degreesRed, watery eyesCough Runny noseA red, raised and blotchy rash. The rash typically starts after other symptoms and usually appears on the face or hairline, and moves down the body
There were four other cases reported in early January in Gilbert, that are no longer a public safety risk:
LocationAddressDateTimeWatch for symptoms until:Target1515 E Warner Rd, GilbertJan. 13, 20263:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.Feb. 3, 2026EOS Fitness3025 S Val Vista Dr, GilbertJan. 13 & Jan. 15, 20264:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (both days)Feb. 5, 2026Sam’s Club1225 N Gilbert Rd, GilbertJan. 15, 20269 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Feb. 5, 2026Hale Theatre Arizona50 W Page Ave, GilbertJan. 5-7, & Jan. 8-9, 2026Jan. 5-7 – 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Jan. 8-9 – 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Jan. 30, 2026
Officials say measles is preventable with two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, typically given during childhood. Adults need at least one dose of MMR vaccine given after the age of one.
More information on measles, including possible complications, can be found on MCDPH‘s website.
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