Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Codes, Runways & Location
Philadelphia International Airport (IATA: PHL · ICAO: KPHL) is a large airport serving Philadelphia, United States. It lies at 39.8719° N, 75.2411° W, 36 ft (11 m) above sea level.
Overview of Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Philadelphia in United States. It is identified by the IATA code PHL and the ICAO code KPHL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Philadelphia International Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3658 m (12000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 36 ft (11 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wings Field (BBX) about 30 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,658 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia International Airport
Where is Philadelphia International Airport located?
Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia, United States. Its coordinates are 39.8719° N, 75.2411° W.
What is the airport code for Philadelphia International Airport?
Philadelphia International Airport has an IATA code of PHL and an ICAO code of KPHL.
How long is the runway at Philadelphia International Airport?
Philadelphia International Airport's longest runway is about 3658 m (12000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Philadelphia International Airport have?
Philadelphia International Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Philadelphia International Airport a major airport?
Philadelphia International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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