Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is a major hub for American Airlines and the primary airport for the Philadelphia metropolitan area. PHL handles around 32 million passengers per year. The airport sits about seven miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia. American Airlines operates the fifth-largest hub in its network at PHL, with extensive transatlantic service to Europe and significant domestic connecting operations. The airport's transatlantic network is particularly focused on secondary European cities, with direct service to destinations like Madrid, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, and Dublin. PHL is also a significant base for Frontier Airlines and handles substantial low-cost carrier traffic. The airport has four active terminals (A-West, A-East, B, C, and D-E combined), with American's operations concentrated in Terminal B. PHL has been undergoing modernization of its facilities and has plans for expanded international gate capacity. The airport's hub role for American is particularly important because it provides the carrier with a second East Coast transatlantic gateway alongside JFK, which gives the network additional resilience.
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Airlines operating at PHL
11 airlines with direct flights from PHL. Flight counts reflect a 24-hour sample.
- Aer Lingus0 flights · 1 destination
- Air Canada0 flights · 2 destinations
- Alaska Airlines0 flights · 2 destinations
- American Airlines0 flights · 63 destinations
- British Airways0 flights · 1 destination
- Delta Air Lines0 flights · 5 destinations
- Frontier Airlines0 flights · 27 destinations
- JetBlue0 flights · 3 destinations
- Southwest Airlines0 flights · 6 destinations
- Spirit Airlines0 flights · 8 destinations
- United Airlines0 flights · 4 destinations
Destinations from PHL
70 direct destinations served from PHL, ranked by flight frequency.
- PHL → DUB · Dublin0 flights · 2 airlines
- PHL → YUL · Dorval0 flights · 1 airline
- PHL → YYZ · Mississauga0 flights · 1 airline
- PHL → BFI · Seattle0 flights · 3 airlines
- PHL → PDX · Portland0 flights · 2 airlines
- PHL → AMS · Amsterdam0 flights · 1 airline
- PHL → AUA · Oranjestad0 flights · 1 airline
- PHL → ATL · Atlanta0 flights · 4 airlines
- PHL → AUM · Austin0 flights · 1 airline
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Frequently asked about PHL
Where is Philadelphia International Airport?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) is located in Philadelphia, United States.
What is the IATA code for Philadelphia International Airport?
The IATA code is PHL. The ICAO code is KPHL.
What airlines fly from PHL?
11 airlines operate at PHL. Top carriers include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways.
Where can you fly from PHL?
PHL has direct flights to 70 destinations including Dublin, Dorval, Mississauga, Seattle, Portland.
How can I see live flights at PHL?
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