Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL/PHL)

Philadelphia, PA·Large Airport

KPHL is the ICAO code for Philadelphia International Airport (IATA PHL), located in Philadelphia, PA.

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Airport guide

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL) is a large airport in Philadelphia, PA. Pilots and dispatchers reference it by ICAO code KPHL or IATA code PHL. It sits in North America.

Philadelphia International Airport is a commercial-airline hub that also handles a steady stream of private and corporate traffic. Private operators share airspace and ground infrastructure with airline movements, which can mean longer taxi times during scheduled banks and the need to book FBO ramp space ahead of major events.

The longest runway measures 12,000 ft (3,658 m), a ultra-long-range-class field. Representative aircraft that operate comfortably here include the Gulfstream G650, Bombardier Global 7500, and Dassault Falcon 8X. In practice this transcontinental and transoceanic operations without performance penalties.

Philadelphia International Airport sits near sea level at 36 ft.

Local operations run on America/New_York. Because the field hosts scheduled airline operations, private operators should expect a defined slot environment, possible CDM coordination at peak banks, and limited ramp availability during major event weekends. Booking FBO ramp space in advance is normal practice.

SkyAccess currently tracks 5 departing and 7 arriving private-jet legs at KPHL across the next six months of operator inventory. 1 aircraft from 7 operators are based here or fly through regularly, so most empty-leg supply originates from a local fleet rather than out-of-town repositioning.

For high-volume bizjet markets like Philadelphia, KPHL is typically the default for international arrivals and large-cabin departures, with quieter satellite fields nearby that operators use to avoid peak-weekend congestion.

Background from Wikipedia

Philadelphia International Airport is the primary international airport serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It served 30.1 million passengers annually in 2025, making it the busiest airport in Pennsylvania and the 21st-busiest airport in the United States. The airport is located 7 miles (11 km) from Center City Philadelphia and has 22 airlines that offer nearly 500 daily departures to more than 130 destinations worldwide.

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Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia International Airport

What is KPHL airport?+
KPHL is the ICAO code for Philadelphia International Airport (IATA PHL), located in Philadelphia, PA.
What does PHL stand for?+
PHL is the IATA code for Philadelphia International Airport (ICAO KPHL) in Philadelphia, PA.
Where is Philadelphia International Airport?+
Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia, PA.
Does Philadelphia International Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Philadelphia International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Philadelphia International Airport?+
The longest runway at Philadelphia International Airport measures 12,000 ft (3,658 m).
What is the elevation of Philadelphia International Airport?+
Philadelphia International Airport sits at 36 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Philadelphia International Airport in?+
Philadelphia International Airport operates on America/New_York.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Philadelphia International Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 5 departing and 7 arriving private-jet empty legs at Philadelphia International Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.

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