Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL)
Large airport · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPHL |
| IATA | PHL |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°52'19" W 75°14'28" 39.87190, -75.24110 |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 9,500 ft (2896 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Philadelphia International Airport at a glance
Philadelphia International Airport is a large airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as PHL. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPHL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 09R/27L — offers 12,000 ft (3658 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09R points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPHL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Philadelphia International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Philadelphia Airport | KPNE | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Wilmington Airport | KILG | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Mc Guire Air Force Base | KWRI | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Trenton Mercer Airport | KTTN | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Millville Municipal Airport | KMIV | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Philadelphia International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Philadelphia International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Philadelphia International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Philadelphia International Airport is KPHL, and its IATA code is PHL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Philadelphia International Airport above sea level?
Philadelphia International Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Philadelphia International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.8719, -75.2411 — in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Northeast Philadelphia Airport, about 31 km away.
Does KPHL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPHL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Philadelphia International Airport?
Philadelphia International Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 09R/27L, measures 12,000 ft (3658 m) with a ASP surface.