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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Philadelphia Airport Gearing Up for 2026 Influx of Passengers
When crowds fly into Philadelphia in 2026, their first impression of the region will be at Philadelphia International Airport, and the airport is getting ready,…
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At PHL: New Safety System Prevents Planes From Overrunning Runway
Philadelphia International Airport has added a runway safety feature as part of upgrades there, writes Josh Sanders and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. An…
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Iconic ‘Rocky’ Statue Coming to Philadelphia International Airport
The iconic Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is getting a sequel, mirroring the film that inspired it, with a second casting planned…
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Airport Romance: Couple Gets Engaged at PHL, Where They First Met
It was February 2023 when an airport couple, Matthew Brenner and Lesley Venella, first set eyes on each other. It was at Philadelphia International Airport. …
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Delta’s Lounges Are Getting Too Crowded So It’s Upping the Game
Delta Airlines is a victim of its own success, and its airport lounges are getting crowded, writes Nick Lichtenberg for Fortune. Its concept of the…
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Some Are Calling PHL’s Recent Poor Survey Ranking Into Question
Flight delays may be giving the Philadelphia International Airport a lower ranking by AirHelp than it deserves, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY.…
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Philadelphia International Airport Ranks Among Ten Most Expensive in U.S.
Philadelphia International Airport is ranked among the ten most expensive airports in the United States, specifically during the summer months, writes Claudia Dimuro for the…
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Philadelphia Airport Has Detractors, But 1 Fan Thinks It’s the Best
The Philadelphia International Airport takes a lot of heat from critics, but one frequent traveler is coming to its defense. Columnist Kiki Aranita talks about…
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Passenger Shoe Checks Disappear at Philadelphia International Airport
Passengers can now keep their shoes on when going through a standard TSA screening at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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The New Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia Airport Is Open, and Gorgeous
The new Sapphire Lounge by The Club at PHL opened Thursday at the Philadelphia International Airport and is ready to be admired, writes Zach Griff…
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Spanish Airline Iberia to Offer Philadelphia-Madrid Flights at PHL
The Spanish airline Iberia is warming up its investors to news that it will be coming on board at Philadelphia International Airport sometime in the…
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Philadelphia Airport Ups Incentives to Airlines for New Routes
Philadelphia International Airport is offering up to $4 million in incentives, an 80 percent increase, starting July 1 to encourage airlines to offer more international…
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2 New American Airlines Lounges Open May 21 at Philadelphia Airport
American Airlines has opened two new lounges this week at Philadelphia International Airport in time to attract summer travel season passengers, writes Andrew McCarty for…
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Limo Driver’s Life Changed by Chance Encounter With Eagle Brian Dawkins
Limo driver Ashley Shumba had a life-changing experience after Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins became his passenger in June 2022 at Philadelphia International Airport, writes…
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Philadelphia Passengers Get Early Crack at New Planes, Seating
For those looking for a little in-flight pampering, American Airlines is making 51 new premium seats available with doors for privacy, more storage space, and…
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Most Frequent Destination Out of PHL Is No Longer Orlando
Orlando, Florida has been de-throned as the most frequent destination for passengers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business…
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Anti-American Sentiment Means Less PHL International Travelers
Anti-American sentiment overseas triggered by President Donald Trump’s trade war and rhetoric toward Canada and the European Union has meant a significant decline in international…






































