KPHL 39.87N 75.24W · ELEV 36 FT

Airports / Pennsylvania / PHL

Large airport · PHL

Philadelphia International Airport.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · 36 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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3.8/5

Google rating

26,973 ratings

Operators based

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaELEV 36 FTLarge airportScheduled service

3.8

Google rating

26,973

Google reviews

ratings on Google

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to PNE

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

16 nm

To the nearest alternate

Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), 6 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL / PHL) sits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 36 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.

PHL has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE, 16 nm), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 20 nm), and Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI, 31 nm). PHL offers 4 runways, the longest 12,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Philadelphia, PA destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PHL, or browse verified operators serving the area.

1 FBO serves KPHL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO

Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 1 FBO · directory

Atlantic Aviation Philadelphia
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Philly, the City of Brotherly Love, the Birthplace of America - the variety of nicknames for our town is nothing compared to the variety of attractions and reasons to visit us. From the moment you arrive at Atlantic Aviation PHL, we'll strive to provide you with exceptional service to make it easy for you to relax while we take care of all your aircraft needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 130.4
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.

What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

4/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“For an airport of its size, it’s surprisingly easy to navigate.”

Mark Middleton5★ on Google

4/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“A well-run airport with great amenities and one of the better overall passenger experiences you’ll find among major U.S.”

Mark Middleton5★ on Google

3/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“Security and passport control were handled professionally, and the lines moved faster than I expected.”

Marisa Cid5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Philadelphia International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KPHL

IATA

PHL

FAA / Local

PHL

Elevation

36 ft

Coordinates

39.8719° N · 75.2411° W

Airspace

B · Bravo

Size

Large

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs PA fields

state range 36–2,284 ft

At 36 ft, PHL sits lower than 98% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

4 runways

longest 12,000 ft

09R/27L
12,000 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
09L/27R
9,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
17/35
6,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
08/26
5,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 12,000 ft

PHL's 12,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Destinations served

Philadelphia, PA

Location

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KPHL · Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, PA

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from PHL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Boston (BED)	237 nm	57m
Nashville (BNA)	585 nm	1h 46m
Chicago (ORD)	588 nm	1h 46m
Palm Beach (PBI)	828 nm	2h 20m
Miami (MIA)	882 nm	2h 27m
Dallas (DAL)	1,123 nm	3h 1m
Houston (HOU)	1,159 nm	3h 6m
Austin (AUS)	1,241 nm	3h 17m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use PHL?: Philadelphia International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at PHL?: Philadelphia International Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 12,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Which FBOs are at Philadelphia International Airport?: One FBO serves PHL: Atlantic Aviation Philadelphia. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to PHL?: The closest alternate is Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), about 16 nm away, followed by Wilmington Airport (ILG) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from PHL to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 57m (237 nm), Nashville about 1h 46m (585 nm), Chicago about 1h 46m (588 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.