Philadelphia International Airport is a large airport serving Philadelphia, United States. Its IATA code is PHL and its ICAO code is KPHL. The airport lies at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 09R/27L, 12,000 ft (3,658 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PHL
- ICAO code
- KPHL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 36 ft (11 m)
- Coordinates
- 39.8719, -75.2411
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,001 ft · 1,524 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 9,500 ft · 2,896 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 12,000 ft · 3,658 m | 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,500 ft · 1,981 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Philadelphia International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ILG Wilmington Airport | Wilmington, United States | 38 km · 24 mi |
| TTN Trenton Mercer Airport | Ewing Township, United States | 58 km · 36 mi |
| ACY Atlantic City International Airport | Atlantic City, United States | 73 km · 45 mi |
| DOV Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base | Dover, United States | 85 km · 53 mi |
| ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport | Allentown/Bethlehem, United States | 88 km · 55 mi |
| LNS Lancaster Airport | Lancaster, United States | 94 km · 58 mi |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark, United States | 128 km · 80 mi |
| MDT Harrisburg International Airport | Harrisburg, United States | 134 km · 83 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PHL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 151 | 94 | 81 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 1,072 | 666 | 579 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,215 | 1,998 | 1,736 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,856 | 2,396 | 2,082 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,690 | 3,536 | 3,072 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,985 | 3,719 | 3,231 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,339 | 3,939 | 3,423 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,645 | 4,751 | 4,128 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,175 | 5,080 | 4,414 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,893 | 6,769 | 5,882 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,044 | 6,863 | 5,964 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,150 | 6,928 | 6,021 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,886 | 7,386 | 6,418 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 12,932 | 8,036 | 6,983 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,431 | 9,588 | 8,332 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,883 | 9,869 | 8,576 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.800 |
| ARR | PRM | 120.425 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 133.400 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.850 |
| DEP | DEP | 119.750 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.500 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Philadelphia International Airport?
The IATA code of Philadelphia International Airport is PHL and its ICAO code is KPHL.
Where is Philadelphia International Airport located?
Philadelphia International Airport is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, at 39.8719, -75.2411.
What time zone is Philadelphia International Airport in?
Philadelphia International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Philadelphia International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09R/27L, 12,000 ft (3,658 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Philadelphia International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Wilmington Airport (ILG), about 38 km (24 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.