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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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.
Airport Services
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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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).