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Philadelphia Intl (KPHL) — Philadelphia, United States

Philadelphia Intl (KPHL/PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (08/26, 09L/27R). Field elevation is 36 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KPHL
  • Name: Philadelphia Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 39.871899
  • Longitude: -75.241096
  • Elevation: 36 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Philadelphia
  • IATA Code: PHL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: 11.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 5000 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09L/27R

  • Designation: 09L/27R
  • Dimensions: 9500 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 09R/27L

  • Designation: 09R/27L
  • Dimensions: 10506 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), LOC
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 5460 X 150
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.500 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.200, 127.600, 132.700, 132.800, 128.550 MHz
  • ATIS: 133.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 215-937-6914
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.phl.org/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $4.75 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $0.55 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Atlantic Aviation FBO. Philadelphia International Airport.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Atlantic Aviation. East Coast refinery access provides reasonable pricing.
  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: eAPIS required. Terminal A handles international arrivals. CBP for GA at Atlantic Aviation.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Closely spaced parallel runways.

Alternates

KWRI

  • ICAO: KWRI
  • Name: Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst
  • Distance (NM): 31.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

KACY

  • ICAO: KACY
  • Name: Atlantic City Intl
  • Distance (NM): 39.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KDOV

  • ICAO: KDOV
  • Name: Dover AFB
  • Distance (NM): 45.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Military installation. Civilian international operations require special authorization.

KEWR

  • ICAO: KEWR
  • Name: Newark Liberty Intl
  • Distance (NM): 69.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required. Terminal B handles international arrivals. CBP for GA at Signature FBO with advance notice.

KMDT

  • ICAO: KMDT
  • Name: Harrisburg Intl
  • Distance (NM): 72.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

02/062 caution
Approach lighting out
RWY 27L PAPI U/S
2026-02-03 02:42:00 2026-06-30 10:00:00
12/361 caution
Apron closed
HLDG PAD FOR RWY 09R CLSD
2025-12-25 22:08:00 2026-06-30 10:00:00
02/063 info
TWY K TWY DIRECTION SIGN NORTHWEST SIDE FOR TWY K6 MISSING
2026-02-03 02:46:00 2026-06-30 10:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KPHL?
The tower frequency at Philadelphia Intl is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at KPHL?
Philadelphia Intl offers Jet A-1, 100LL, Jet A.
Does KPHL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Philadelphia Intl (United States).
Is customs available at KPHL?
Yes, customs at Philadelphia Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.