KPHL
Airport
Philadelphia Intl
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:PHL / KPHL
Lat/Lng:39.8720838889, -75.2406630556
39-52-19.5020N, 075-14-26.3870W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 06/23/2021
Elevation:35 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 06/23/2021
Magnetic Variation:12W,(2020), [-12W (2025)]
Sectional:WASHINGTON
From City:5nm SW of Philadelphia

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:10/1940
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT-TRACON
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:B
Tower Radar:ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:New York(ZNY)Washington Center(ZDC)
FSS:Williamsport FSS(IPT)
NOTAMs and Weather:PHLNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:yes
ARFF:I E S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 215-492-9617 133.4
ATIS:133.4 ;Arrival
135.925 ;Departure
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Philadelphia Tower'
135.1 ;Runway 09R/27L
118.5 ;Runway 08/26, 09L/27R, 17/35
327.05
Ground:
Contact 'Philadelphia Ground'
348.6,121.9,
121.65
Clearance:
348.6,118.85
Approach:
Contact 'PHILADELPHIA' Approach (24 local)
128.4 ;270-089, Abv 5000 ft
273.575 ;270-089, Abv 5000 ft
317.55 ;090-269 6000-8000 ft
124.35,
123.8 ;001-089, 5000 ft & Blw
291.7 ;001-089, 5000 ft & Blw
263.125 ;270-360, 5000 ft & Blw
319.15,
127.35 ;090-269, 5000 ft & Blw
126.85 ;270-360, 5000 ft & Blw
272.575 ;270-089, Abv 5000 ft
133.875 ;090-269, 6000-8000 ft
317.55 ;090-269, 5000 ft & Blw
Departure:
Contact 'PHILADELPHIA' Departure (24 local)
319.15,124.35 ;270-089,124.35,
119.75 ;090-269,319.15 ;270-089,269.25 ;090-269
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--SLATT STAR 273.575
--SLATT STAR 128.4
--APCH 125.4
--PRM 123.6 ;RWY 26
--PRM 120.425 ;RWY 27L
--PAATS STAR 133.875
--PAATS STAR 317.55
--BUNTS STAR 272.575
--BUNTS STAR 128.4
--SPUDS STAR 272.575
--SPUDS STAR 128.4
--FINAL 125.4
--JIIMS STAR 133.875
--JIIMS STAR 317.55
--5500 & BLO 123.8 ;NORTH
--5500 & BLO 291.7 ;NORTH
--PHILADELPHIA DP 269.25 ;SOUTH DEP CON
--PHILADELPHIA DP 124.35 ;NORTH DEP CON
--PHILADELPHIA DP 119.75 ;SOUTH DEP CON
--PHILADELPHIA DP 319.15 ;NORTH DEP CON
--IC 319.15
--IC 124.35
--CLASS B 317.55 ;6000-8000 FT
--CLASS B 273.575 ;W RWY 09 ACTIVE 8000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 263.125 ;5500 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 119.75 ;SE RWY 27 ACTIVE 8500-10000 FT
--CLASS B 119.75 ;SE RWY 09 ACTIVE 10000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 124.35 ;NE 7000-10000 FT
--CLASS B 273.575 ;N NE 6500-7500
--CLASS B 269.25 ;SE RWY 09 ACTIVE 10000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 317.55 ;RWY 27, 5500-7500 FT
--CLASS B 124.35 ;W RWY 09 ACTIVE 8500-10000 FT
--CLASS B 128.4 ;NORTH 6500-7500
--CLASS B 124.35 ;W RWY 27 ACTIVE 10000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 319.15 ;WEST RWY 09 ACTIVE 8500-10000 FT
--CLASS B 272.575 ;NORTH 6500-7500
--CLASS B 291.7 ;NE RWY 27 ACTIVE 5000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 133.875 ;6000-8000 FT
--CLASS B 317.55 ;SE-SW 5000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 319.15 ;NE 7000-10000 FT
--CLASS B 128.4 ;WEST RWY 09 ACTIVE 8000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 127.35 ;SE-SW 5000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 269.25 ;SE RWY 27 ACTIVE 8500-10000 FT
--CLASS B 323.1 ;SW 6000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 269.25 ;SOUTH/SOUTHWEST RWY 27 8500-10000 FT
--CLASS B 133.875 ;SOUTHEAST RWY 27 5500-7500
--CLASS B 272.575 ;WEST RWY 09 ACTIVE 8000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 123.8 ;NE 6500 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 118.35 ;SW 6000 FT & BLW
--CLASS B 124.35 ;NW 8000-10000 FT
--CLASS B 119.75 ;SOUTH/SOUTHWEST RWY 27 8500-10000 FT
--CLASS B 319.15 ;NW 8000-10000 FT
--CLASS B 126.85 ;5500 FT & BLW
Master Provides:ARTS-III
Class B
Conflict Alert
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
LLWAS
MSAW
Pdc
TDWR
Class B: Pilots Can Expc to Exit & Re-Enter the Phl Class B Asp Drg Mdt to Heavy Arrival Pds.
Tower Remarks:Asde-X in Use. Operate Transponders with Altitude Reporting Mode and Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled on All Airport Surfaces.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:High/Low pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Air Freight, Cargo handling, Charter

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:City of Philadelphia
Department of Aviation, 2 International Plaza, Suite 400
Philadelphia, Pa 19113
215-937-6800
Manager:Atif Saeed
Department of Aviation, 2 International Plaza, Suite 400
Philadelphia, Pa 19113
215-937-6914

Runways

Runways:08/26
09L/27R
09R/27L
17/35

Runway 08/26

Length:5001 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 11/09/2017
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 317/F/B/X/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 83,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 135,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 226,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 08 End 26
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):5001 feet5001 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):5001 feet5001 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):5001 feet5001 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):5001 feet5001 feet
True Alignment:075,(063 Magnetic)256,(244 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME
Runway Markings:Basic,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:9.3' MSL35.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:20.3' MSL35.9' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 50' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.15°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on right side of runway
PAPI Unusbl Beyond 8 Degs R of Centerline.
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, RolloutTouchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects: Tree
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Other than utility runway with a visual approachPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:20:119:1
Object Height: 24' AGL
Object Distance: 676' Along centerline
330' Left of centerline

Runway 09L/27R

Length:9500 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 11/09/2017
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 702/F/B/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 542,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1059,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09L End 27R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):9500 feet9500 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):9500 feet9500 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):9500 feet9500 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):9500 feet8864 feet
Runway 27R LDA 9500 ft Available O/R to ATC.
True Alignment:075,(063 Magnetic)255,(243 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:13.2' MSL10.4' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:13.3' MSL10.5' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 81' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):Yes 
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Objects:TreesBoat
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:43:123:1
Object Height:91' AGL189' AGL
Object Distance:4090' Along centerline
429' Right of centerline
4500' Along centerline
0B'

Runway 09R/27L

Length:12000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 06/23/2021
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 839/F/C/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1048,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 09R End 27L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):12000 feet12000 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):12000 feet12000 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):12000 feet11825 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):12000 feet9912 feet
True Alignment:075,(063 Magnetic)255,(243 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DMEILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Displaced Threshold Distance: 1913'
Elevation at End:20.1' MSL10.2' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold: 10.1' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:20.5' MSL10.1' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:72' AGL73' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on right side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects:TreesBoat
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:3:123:1
Object Height:45' AGL189' AGL
Object Distance:335' Along centerline
497' Left of centerline
4500' Along centerline
827' Left of centerline

Runway 17/35

Length:6500 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 11/09/2017
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):Pcr Value: 554/F/C/W/T
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 203,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 302,000 lbs
Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 803,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 17 End 35
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):6500 feet6500 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):6500 feet6500 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):6500 feet6500 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):6500 feet6500 feet
True Alignment:159,(147 Magnetic)339,(327 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILS/DME 
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:8.2' MSL12.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:10.5' MSL12.9' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:50' AGL52' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.15°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, RolloutTouchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights:MALSF - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers 
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes
Objects:TreeBoat
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:21:110:1
Object Height:50' AGL189' AGL
Object Distance:1279' Along centerline
516' Left of centerline
2150' Along centerline
0B'

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

A30-08/26-Lnd Runway 26 Takeoff Runway 08.
Birds on & in Vicinity of Airport.
Runways 27L, 27R & 35 Ship Chnl (Delaware River) Max Hgt of Ships 189 ft. Runway 26 Ship Chnl (Schuylkill) Max Hgt of Ships 149 ft.
Airport is Located in a Noise Sensitive Area. Airport Noise Abatement Takeoff Procs are to be Used.
Tcas Equipped Aircraft-Tcas Alert may be Caused by Transponder Equipped Ships Located Phl Naval Base 3 NM E.
Unlighted Stack 288 ft MSL (271 ft AGL) 2.3 NM SW of Airport.
Runway 09R Rollout Rvr Used for Runway 09L Midpoint Rvr.
All Engine Runups Require Prior Permission from Duty Operations Officer at 937-6914/6800; Runups 20 Min Max.
All Aircraft Traveling on Taxiway J Must Use Mnm Pwr When Turning S Due to Jetblast Concerns.
Taxiway J Between Taxiways K3 & Q Rstrd to Aircraft with Wingspans 171 ft & Less.
only Numbers-in Prkg Pmtd on N Remote Apns. Prior Permission from Airport Operations for All Aircraft Prkg on Remote Apns; Contact 215-937-6914/6800.
Poss Unmarked Ship Obstruction Transiting E or W Alg the Delaware River Reaching Hgts of 189 ft - be Alert When Apchg Phl Runway 35 & Whenever Circling or Visually Apchg All Other Runways.

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