KPHL Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is an airport with scheduled airline service in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 36 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 09R/27L (12,000 ft), 09L/27R (9,500 ft), 17/35 (6,500 ft), 08/26 (5,001 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KPHL · FAA PHL · IATA PHL |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA · 39.8719, -75.2411 |
| Elevation | 36 ft MSL (11 m) |
| Tower | 118.5 MHz |
| ATIS | 133.4 MHz |
| FAA charts | 38 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KPHL METAR and TAF
METAR KPHL 010454Z 00000KT 10SM BKN250 09/03 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP324 T00890028 401610072 $| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Broken 25,000 ft · ceiling 25,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 9°C (48°F) / 3°C (37°F) · spread 6°C |
| Altimeter | 30.49 inHg (1033 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP324: sea-level pressure 1032.4 hPa · T00890028: temperature 8.9°C, dew point 2.8°C · $: the station needs maintenance
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 03:12Z · valid 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z
TAF KPHL 010312Z 0103/0206 34004KT P6SM BKN250 FM011300 02004KT P6SM SCT250 FM011700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM012200 20004KT P6SM SCT250- Initially · 1st 03Z – 2nd 06Z: wind 340° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 13:00Z: wind 020° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 17:00Z: wind variable at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 22:00Z: wind 200° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 25,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09R / 27L | 12,000 × 200 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 09L / 27R | 9,500 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 17 / 35 | 6,500 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 08 / 26 | 5,001 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | 123.8 | |
| Arrival | PRM | 120.425 |
| ATIS | 133.4 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 118.85 |
| Departure | 119.75 | |
| Ground | 121.9 | |
| Tower | 118.5 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KPHL before you fly.
FAA charts for KPHL — d-TPP 2611
38 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 25
- ILS OR LOC RWY 09L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 26
- ILS OR LOC RWY 27L
- ILS OR LOC RWY 27R
- ILS Z OR LOC RWY 17
- ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 09R
- ILS Z RWY 09R (SA CAT I)
- ILS RWY 27R (SA CAT I - II)
- ILS Z RWY 09R (CAT II - III)
- ILS RWY 09L (SA CAT II)
- ILS RWY 27L (SA CAT II)
- ILS V RWY 09R (CONVERGING)
- ILS V RWY 17 (CONVERGING)
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 09L
- RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 09R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 26
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27L
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 27R
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 35
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 09L
- RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 09R
- FREEDOM VISUAL RWY 09L
- LIBERTY VISUAL RWY 27L
- RIVER VISUAL RWY 09L/R
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 2
Arrivals (STAR) 7
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KPHL on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.