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
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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
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
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
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
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
- 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
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Add a historical factFrequently 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.