About Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves as the principal gateway for the fifth largest metropolitan population in the United States. Owned by the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Airport System (comprised of Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is operated by the Department of Commerce's Division of Aviation.

Located seven (7) miles from downtown Philadelphia, the Airport is easily accessible from Interstates 76, 95, and 476. In addition, rail service to the Airport is available on SEPTA'S High Speed Rail Line (R1) train that operates from 5:25 AM until 11:25 PM daily, every 30 minutes, with easy connections to AMTRAK at 30th Street Station and regional rail lines at 30th Street, Suburban and Market East stations.

Situated on 2,302 acres, the Airport consists of seven (7) terminals (A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E and F) and four runways (9R/27L - 10,500 ft.; 9L-27R - 9,500 ft.; 17/35 - 5,500 ft.; 8/26 - 5,000 ft.)

In 2005, PHL accommodated a record 31.5 million passengers, including 4.1 million international passengers, and handled more than 535,000 aircraft takeoffs and landings. Thirty airlines, including five low-cost carriers, offer 700 convenient daily nonstop flights to more than 120 cities, including 52 daily nonstops to 31 international destinations. More than 558,000 tons of cargo and mail are moved annually by commercial airlines and a half-dozen cargo carriers.

PHL has undergone more than $1 billion in capital improvements since January 2000. Completed projects include the opening of two new terminals: Terminal F (June 2001), a 185,000 square foot facility consisting of 38 gates accommodating US Airways Express; and international Terminal A-West (May 2003), a magnificent 800,000 square foot, 4-level complex with 13 international boarding gates, modern, spacious federal inspection and ticketing areas and a uniquely designed International Arrivals Hall. Since 2001, PHL's gate capacity has increased by 85% with the addition of 55 gates for a total of 120.

Philadelphia International Airport boasts one of the nation's finest airport food, beverage and retail programs. Marketplace at the Airport, consisting of more than 150 national and local shops and restaurants offering food, beverages and merchandise at "street pricing," has won numerous industry awards for quality, diversity and innovation. In 2002 and 2003, the PHL concessions program was named best in North America.

In addition, to enhance the traveler's airport experience, PHL offers an Exhibitions Program showcasing unique and fascinating artworks created by local artists; a year-round Performing Arts Program featuring a variety of entertainment; a Volunteer Program assisting travelers in navigating the Airport; and a Hospitality Program providing stranded travelers with refreshments and comfort items.