Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is the primary international airport serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
It served 12.4 million passengers annually in 2022, making it the busiest airport in Pennsylvania and the 21st-busiest airport in the United States.
The airport is located 7 miles (11 km) from the city’s downtown area and has 22 airlines that offer nearly 500 daily departures to more than 130 destinations worldwide.
Address: 8500 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Phone: (215) 937-6937
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Norwegian Cruise Line Lays Out Temporary Plans for Cruise Launch
Passengers for the Norwegian Jewel cruise sailing April 16 out of Philadelphia will use the Clarion Hotel near Philadelphia International Airport to check in, since…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County Unaffected by TSA Staffing Shortages
While Philadelphia International Airport has had to temporarily close security checkpoints due to TSA staffing shortages, the Trenton-Mercer Airport has continued to operate as usual, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier…
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It’s Official: Airport Sets World Record for Longest Cheesesteak Line
The Philadelphia International Airport set a Guinness World Record Tuesday for creating the longest line of cheesesteaks—1,291 end-to-end, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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For Your Dining Pleasure, Here Are New Eateries in Delaware County
The Philadelphia region’s restaurant renaissance continues in 2026, with the opening of 40 new restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and other eateries. Included will be several…
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Philadelphia International Airport Gets a New Look for 2026 Visitors
Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for an expected surge in visitors this year with a $500 million upgrade that will include new restrooms and…
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Here’s How TSA Shortages Are Playing Out at Philadelphia Airport
Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport are moving through security lines smoothly despite a month-old partial federal government shutdown that has caused TSA employee shortages, writes…
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PHL Looks to Set Guinness World Record with Cheesesteak Line
PHL Food & Shops at Philadelphia International Airport is joining forces with the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation to whip up a record-breaking “Longest…
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What a New Tinicum Cruise Port Could Mean for Delco Jobs, Tourism, and Real Estate
A new cruise terminal is coming to Delaware County, and, according to Tom Toole, team lead of Tom Toole Sales Group at RE/Max Main Line,…
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Insomnia Cookies Now Open at Philadelphia International Airport
Whether you’re hanging at the airport waiting for a flight to come in or leave, need to nurse a sweet tooth on arrival, or if…
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New City Controller Report Reveals Price Tag for Philly’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
Philadelphia will spend $620 million on the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, which is roughly ten percent of the $6.8 billion budget that was approved for…
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American Airlines Route Connects Philadelphia to Porto, Portugal
Starting in summer 2027, American Airlines will launch daily seasonal flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Porto Airport in Portugal, pending government approval, writes Emma…
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Spirit Airlines Restores 3 Routes at Philadelphia International Airport
Three routes that were previously cut by Spirit Airlines at Philadelphia International Airport are resuming in April, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Meet Alfred D. ‘Fred’ Hagen, the Renaissance Man From Norwood
Alfred D. “Fred” Hagen is a modern-day renaissance man, a carpenter born in Norwood and raised in Delaware County who is among the nation’s most…
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
If you’ve ever flown into Philadelphia from the New Jersey side, you’ve passed right over one of the most dramatic and least-known battles of the…
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Philadelphia International Airport CEO Atif Saeed Leaving Post
Atif Saeed, the CEO of Philadelphia International Airport and the city’s Department of Aviation, is leaving to take a new job in San Diego, writes…
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Norwegian Jewel Sets Sail from Tinicum: How to Reserve Your Cabin on Philadelphia’s Newest Cruise Route
The excitement surrounding the region’s new cruise ship terminal in Tinicum keeps building, and now it’s official: Delaware Valley travelers can book their spot on…
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Philadelphia Sees Decline in International Visits, Neighboring Nation Leads the Trend
Philadelphia experienced a decline in international tourism last year, with visits from Canadians dropping sharply as part of a broader nationwide trend, writes Mike D’Onofrio…
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Cruise Ship Home Port Terminal to be Built in Tinicum Township
A cruise ship terminal will be built in Tinicum Township at the former Hog Island Dock Terminal Facility, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times.…
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