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Airport Communications Center
For general airport, airline information and language assistance, the Airport Communications Center is available 24 hours a day, by calling (215) 937-6937 or TDD: (215) 937-6755.

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Airport Information Services
Airport Information Counters are located in each terminal. General information and assistance, worldwide airport operating conditions and weather updates are just a few of the technological and customer service options available to all passengers. This complimentary service is offered 24 hours a day in Terminals B, C and D and from 7:00 AM-11:00 PM in all other terminals.

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Automated Teller Machines (ATM)

Currently, there are seventeen (17) Automated Teller Machine (ATM) locations throughout the Airport. These locations are as follows:

  • Terminal A-West: International Arrivals Hall and near Gate A-18
  • Terminal A-East: Baggage Claim, post-security near the checkpoint and near Gate A-13
  • Terminal B: Post-security near the checkpoint and near Gate B-5
  • Terminal B/C: Across from the Food Court and in Baggage Claim
  • Terminal C: Post-security near the checkpoint and near Gate C-21
  • Terminal D: The entrance to the concourse and near Gate D-5
  • Terminal D/E Connector: Post-security near the Information Counter
  • Terminal E: The entrance to the concourse and near Gate E-3
  • Terminal F: In the hub near the Food Court

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Business Services
The UPS Store on the Terminal A-East/B Connector offers a variety of services including shipping, faxing, and photocopying as well as stationery items and computers with Internet access.

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Check Cashing Facility
America's Cash Express on the Terminal A-East/B Link offers check cashing, money orders and transfers, bill payments and more.

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Children's Play Areas

Ideal for children ages 1 to 7, the Aviation Play Station is located in Terminal D adjacent to Gate D-10 and in Terminal A-East near Gate A-1. The Aviation Play Station features interactive displays specifically designed to introduce children to the exciting world of aviation. Hands-on items include a jumbo-jet where children can get inside to be both passengers and crewmember, and a smaller airplane featuring hand controls where children can activate a spinning propeller. The Aviation Play Station serves as a welcome refuge to passengers traveling with children by not only serving as a play area, but as an educational tool as well.

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Duty Free Shops

International Shoppes offers duty-free merchandise to international passengers in Terminals A-West and A-East. Passengers on non-stop international flights can purchase duty free items such as liquor, cigarettes, perfume, and watches prior to boarding.

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Elevators and Escalators

Elevators and escalators are available between the lower and upper levels in the ticketing and baggage claim areas and in some concourse areas. Elevators are in each of the seven terminals and parking garages. Braille signage and raised numbers identify these services.

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Flight and Gate Information
Passengers can acquire flight arrival and departure times as well as gate assignments by calling 1-800-PHL-GATE (1-800-745-4283), or by visiting the Flight Info section of this web site. The web site information can be sorted by airline, city or time.

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Food, Beverage and Retail Program

Philadelphia Marketplace, the Airport's award-winning concessions developer, offers more than 160 national name-brand and local food, beverage and retail shops and services. The Airport's concessions program has earned numerous industry awards for quality, variety, innovation, and customer service. For a complete listing of food, beverage, retail shops and services, visit the Philadelphia Marketplace Food & Shops.


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Hospitality Program

The Airport's Hospitality Program assists passengers during emergency and weather situations when flight operations are disrupted. Airport representatives provide passengers with hotel and ground transportation information as well as snacks, pillows, blankets and other comfort items.

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Language Assistance

International travelers can conveniently get language assistance anywhere in the Airport by calling the Communications Center from any white Airport information telephone or by speaking directly to a bilingual receptionist at the Passenger Assistance Counter located at the exit to U.S. Customs in the Terminal A-West baggage claim area.

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Luggage Carts

Luggage carts are available throughout the Airport to assist passengers with their baggage for a fee of $4.00, which can be paid for with credit cards.

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Mail Facilities
Mailboxes are located in Terminal A-West near Gate A-17, in Terminal A-East near Gate A-1, on the Terminal C/D walkway near Terminal D, and in Terminal F near Gate F-10. Parcel drop boxes are located in Terminal A-East near Gate A-1, in The UPS Store on the Terminal A-East/B walkway near Terminal B, and on the Terminal C/D walkway near Terminal D. The UPS Store is a full-service postal facility.

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Pet Relief Areas

The Airport provides 7 pet relief areas ranging in size from 250 to 600 square feet. The fenced-in facilities consist of a 4-inch deep mulch surface, biodegradable pet waste bag dispenser and receptacle, bench, faux hydrant and dog paw print. The areas are located on the Departures Road between Terminals A-West and A-East as well as Terminal B/C Ticketing and the Airport Communications Center; adjacent to Terminal E and Terminal F; on the Arrivals Road adjacent to Terminal A-East bag claim; on the Commercial Vehicle Road (south side of bag claim nearest to SEPTA train platform) at Terminal B bag claim and Terminal E bag claim.

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Travelers with Disabilities

The Airport provides a variety of services, facilities and amenities for travelers with disabilities. Many of these services can be found on this page. More information is available in Getting Around PHL, a guide designed to assist travelers with disabilities in navigating the Airport and to inform them of the various services, facilities and amenities that are available to them.

Airport Autism Access Program
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has collaborated with autism specialists, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA), The Gray Center, and participating airlines at PHL to develop the Airport Autism Access Program. This Program provides opportunities for children with autism and their families to become familiar with traveling through PHL, and includes Social StoriesT by Carol Gray and a simulated airport experience. For more information about this Program, please contact accessibility@phl.org .

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Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are available throughout the main terminal area, in the concourse areas and baggage claim. Additionally, some facilities are equipped with children's changing tables. Family restrooms are also located throughout the Airport.

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Shoe-Shine Stands

Locations are in Terminals A-East, B, D and F.

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Telephones

Public telephone banks are located throughout the Airport complex and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) height restrictions. Telephones with amplified volume controls are standard to most telephones, and all phones are hearing-aid compatible.

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Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD Phones)

Currently, there are approximately 30 public TDD phones located throughout the Airport. Locator signs for the closest TDD phones are positioned at each bank of telephones in the Airport.

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Travelex

Passengers are provided with a number of services including: flight insurance, foreign currency exchange, global link phone cards and fax machines. Travelex has locations in Terminal A-West, the International Arrivals Hall, Terminal A-East, and Terminal D and can be reached by telephone at 215.365.8350.

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USO

The USO at Philadelphia International Airport provides a friendly, comfortable place along with many amenities and services for military personnel traveling through the Airport. The USO is staffed around the clock and is located post-security on the first floor of Terminal A-East near Gate A-11.

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Video Phones

Video phones to assist hearing and speech-impaired travelers are located in Terminal C across from Gate C-16.

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Visual Paging

There are 147 LCD visual paging monitors are located throughout the Airport. The visual paging monitors communicate messages that are also broadcast over the Airport's public address system.

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Wireless Internet Access

The Airport offers free Wireless Internet access to everyone, every day. To utilize this service, users must have a computer with built-in Wi-Fi technology or an 802.11b network interface card.

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Workstations

There are 33 sit-down units with pay telephones or Pay Email units, power outlets and a seat or bench located in Terminals A-West, D, and F. In addition, there are approximately 12 sit-down units that have power outlets and a seat or bench in Terminal A-West.

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