Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
KPHL Philadelphia Intl
Philadelphia Intl (KPHL) is a towered, public-use airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 35.9 ft MSL. It has 4 runways: 08/26 (5,001 by 150 ft, asphalt), 09L/27R (9,500 by 150 ft, asphalt), 09R/27L (12,000 by 200 ft, asphalt), 17/35 (6,500 by 150 ft, asphalt).
FAA NASR data effective Oct 29, 2026. Not for navigation; verify with current FAA charts and the Chart Supplement.
Airport
At a glance
- Identifiers
- ICAO KPHL, FAA PHL
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County). 5 NM SW of the city center
- Elevation
- 35.9 ft MSL
- Position
- 39.8721° N, 75.2407° W
- Control tower
- Yes (ATCT-TRACON)
- Sectional chart
- Washington
- Magnetic variation
- 12° W (2020)
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A
- Ownership
- Publicly owned, open to the public
- Attendance
- Daily ALL
4 runways
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Edge lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,001 × 150 ft | Asphalt, good condition | High intensity |
| 09L/27R | 9,500 × 150 ft | Asphalt, good condition | High intensity |
| 09R/27L | 12,000 × 200 ft | Asphalt, good condition | High intensity |
| 17/35 | 6,500 × 150 ft | Asphalt, good condition | High intensity |
Runway ends and traffic pattern
| End | Pattern | Glide slope lights | Instrument | Displaced threshold | Landing distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Not stated | None listed | None listed | None listed | 5,001 ft |
| 26 | Not stated | 4-light PAPI, right | ILS/DME | None listed | 5,001 ft |
| 09L | Left traffic | None listed | ILS/DME | None listed | 9,500 ft |
| 27R | Left traffic | 4-light PAPI, left | ILS/DME | None listed | 8,864 ft |
| 09R | Left traffic | 4-light PAPI, right | ILS/DME | None listed | 12,000 ft |
| 27L | Left traffic | 4-light PAPI, left | ILS/DME | 1,913 ft | 9,912 ft |
| 17 | Left traffic | 4-light PAPI, left | ILS/DME | None listed | 6,500 ft |
| 35 | Left traffic | 4-light PAPI, left | None listed | None listed | 6,500 ft |
VHF
Frequencies
- ATIS
- 133.4
- "Philadelphia". Sector ARR. Hours 24
- ATIS
- 135.925
- "Philadelphia". Sector DEP. Hours 24
- UNICOM
- 122.95
- Tower
- 118.5
- "Philadelphia". Sector RWY 08/26, 09L/27R, 17/35. Hours 24
- Tower
- 135.1
- "Philadelphia". Sector RWY 09R/27L. Hours 24
- Ground
- 121.65
- "Philadelphia". Hours 24
- Ground
- 121.9
- "Philadelphia". Hours 24
- Clearance delivery
- 118.85
- "Philadelphia". Hours 24
- Approach / departure
- 119.75
- "Philadelphia". Sector 090-269
- Approach / departure
- 123.8
- "Philadelphia". Sector 001-089, 5000 FT & BLW
- Approach / departure
- 124.35
- "Philadelphia"
- Approach / departure
- 124.35
- "Philadelphia". Sector 270-089
- Approach / departure
- 126.85
- "Philadelphia". Sector 270-360, 5000 FT & BLW
- Approach / departure
- 127.35
- "Philadelphia". Sector 090-269, 5000 FT & BLW
- Approach / departure
- 128.4
- "Philadelphia". Sector 270-089, ABV 5000 FT
- Approach / departure
- 133.875
- "Philadelphia". Sector 090-269, 6000-8000 FT
Weather station
- ASOS PHL
- 133.4
Before you go
Brief KPHL in Ascent EFB.
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Not for navigation. Verify with current FAA charts and the Chart Supplement before flight.
Source: FAA NASR 28-day subscription, cycle effective Oct 29, 2026. Airport data changes every 28 days and NOTAMs can override it at any time.