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Philadelphia Intl

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 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 133.400 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • 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

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.

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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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.
Does KPHL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Philadelphia Intl (United States).