Philadelphia International Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Philadelphia International have customs?
Yes. PHL is a full international port of entry with U.S. Customs and Border Protection on-site, making it ideal for transatlantic, Caribbean, and Latin American private jet arrivals.
Can the largest VIP airliners land at PHL?
Yes. Philadelphia International's 12,000-foot runway accommodates all heavy jets and VIP-configured airliners including the Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ, and wide-body VIP conversions.
Why use PHL instead of Northeast Philadelphia?
PHL is preferred for international arrivals requiring customs facilities, for travelers heading to South Philadelphia, or when larger aircraft require longer runways. For most Center City and suburban destinations, Northeast Philadelphia (PNE) offers faster handling.
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09R/27L | 12,000 ft | 200 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 09L/27R | 9,500 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,500 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
| 08/26 | 5,001 ft | 150 ft | Asp | ✓ Yes |
Nearby Alternative Airports
Northeast Philadelphia Airport
PNE — Longest runway: 7,000 ft
Wilmington Airport
ILG — Longest runway: 7,275 ft
Trenton Mercer Airport
TTN — Longest runway: 6,006 ft
Millville Municipal Airport
MIV — Longest runway: 6,003 ft
Mc Guire Air Force Base
WRI — Longest runway: 11,451 ft
Atlantic City International Airport
ACY — Longest runway: 10,001 ft
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport
NEL — Longest runway: 5,002 ft
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
RDG — Longest runway: 6,350 ft
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base
DOV — Longest runway: 12,903 ft
Lehigh Valley International Airport
ABE — Longest runway: 7,599 ft
Phillips Army Air Field
APG — Longest runway: 7,998 ft
Lancaster Airport
LNS — Longest runway: 6,933 ft
Airport Resources
Quick Facts
- IATA Code
- PHL
- ICAO Code
- KPHL
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- Runways
- 4
- Longest Runway
- 12,000 ft
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania