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Philadelphia Intl (KPHL/PHL) — Philadelphia, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
118.5
Runways
08/26, 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 17/35
Elevation
36 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
277 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 60 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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

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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

Philadelphia Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No

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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: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base, private use: transient aircraft need prior permission 24 hours to 7 days ahead and must arrange customs with it (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KACY

  • ICAO: KACY
  • Name: Atlantic City Intl
  • Distance (NM): 39.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); customs Mon-Fri 0800-1700 with at least 24 hours notice (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)

KDOV

  • ICAO: KDOV
  • Name: Dover AFB
  • Distance (NM): 45.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Air Force base: non-DoD civil aircraft need 72 hours prior permission (NASR); permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KEWR

  • ICAO: KEWR
  • Name: Newark Liberty Intl
  • Distance (NM): 69.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KMDT

  • ICAO: KMDT
  • Name: Harrisburg Intl
  • Distance (NM): 72.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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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

A5188/26
critical
Aerodrome closed
AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 214FT AND TAIL HGT MORE THAN 66FT.
2026-09-30 18:06 UTC 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC
A5495/
info
Runway closed
RWY 09R/27L CLSD
2026-10-26 03:00 UTC 2026-10-30 11:00 UTC
A5495/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 09R/27L CLSD
2026-10-26 03:00 UTC 2026-10-30 11:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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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?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Philadelphia Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KPHL require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Is customs available at KPHL?
Yes, customs at Philadelphia Intl is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Where is KPHL located?
Philadelphia Intl (KPHL) is located in Philadelphia, United States.
What is the IATA code for KPHL?
The IATA code for Philadelphia Intl is PHL.
Does KPHL have an ILS approach?
Yes, Philadelphia Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 08/26, 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 17/35.
Is KPHL a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.