Philadelphia International Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on site

Philadelphia International Airport KPHL / PHL

Twenty minutes from Center City with a single Atlantic FBO and 24-hour CBP; used for heavy jets and connections. Airline congestion and taxi times push routine business jets to Northeast Philadelphia or Wilmington.

12,000 ft
Longest runway
20 min
Drive to Philadelphia
1
FBOs / handlers
36 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
No
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A, SAF (limited)
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
11 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Atlantic Aviation PHL

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 12,000 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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