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The airport is the primary international hub of US Airways and has service to destinations in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe. It is at present the 9th busiest airport in the world in terms of aircraft activity Most of the airport property is located in Philadelphia proper. The international terminal and the western end of the airfield are located in Tinicum Township, Delaware County.
The airport is a sprawling complex with six different terminal facilities: Terminals A West and East, Terminal B/C, Terminal D, Terminal E and Terminal F. Terminal B/C, where US Airways primarily operates, houses the Philadelphia Marketplace, a large food, beverage and retail gallery. Throughout all of PHL’s terminals, be on the lookout for the airport’s extensive art displays featuring arts, crafts, design and photography by artists from Philadelphia and around the world. Terminal A West houses a new international hall, Terminal F offers 38 gates for regional and commuter jets
The Philadelphia International Airport serves over 100 international and domestic destinations daily. A recent refurbishment has augmented the functionality and appearance of the complex. A slew of mall fixtures such as the Gap and restaurants like T.G.I. Fridays allow travelers to indulge in shopping and dining during their holdovers. Art exhibitions in all mediums reflect the culture of Philadelphia. The airport is located about 7 miles south of Center City. Routes 76, 611 (Broad Street), and I-95 all reach there. (Average cab fare to Center City: USD 20.00)
Address: 8000 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153, USA
Written Aug 14, 2007
Phone: 215 937 6937
Website: www.phl.org/
I have to be honest when I post these tips, bo, daring to be transparent, Philadelphia is the worst airport I've ever been in, bar none. The people were rude and unprofessional, the gates unorganized, the security checkpoints very unorganzied, the wait for food was incredibly long even with very short lines- the flights were all stacked against each other on the runways, planes were also waiting to pull up to their terminals on inbounds- this place was horrible. Last time I went through I was on a personal vacation in Vegas- my luggae didn't show up until 2 days after I checked into my hotel.
My recommendation to anyone who has a choice in their connecting flights- do NOT go through PHL!!!
Written Jun 3, 2007
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The airport has 7 terminals and 4 runways handle 700 flights a day from 30 airlines.
The airport is located south of the city along Interstates 95, 76, and 476 next to the Delaware River. It is easily accessible from the city via the high-speed rail service, buses and taxis.
Parking is limited...short term parking is a minimum of $3 for 30 minutes and a max of $38 per day!!! Long term parking is much better priced at around $8 per day, but space is limited (the day I came, the lot was full). There are several off-airport lots with rates from $8 to $15 per day.
Updated Dec 6, 2006
Website: http://www.phl.org/index.html
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When we lived in Folcroft in 1969, we could see the planes taking off across Tinicum Marsh.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is served by 26 major airlines.
Air Canada
Air France
Air Jamaica
AirTran
America West
American Airlines, and American Eagle
British Airways Charter
Continental and Continental Express
Delta Air Lines and Delta Connection
Frontier Airlines
Lufthansa
Midwest Express
Northwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines and United Express
USA 3000
US Airways and US Airways Express
I do not remember that I have ever flown into or out of this airport, because when we go from Baltimore to Philadelphia we usually drive. We went to the airport this past October (2004), but only to turn in a rental car. That was because we figured it would be easier to drive a one way rental to Philadelphia even from our house in Leonardtown than it would be to drive to BWI and then fly. The flight would only be 45 minutes, but the drive to BWI would be two hours, plus we'd have to be there an hour in advance of the flight. And I thought it would also be cheaper to drive as the airline tickets would be over $100 each.
So we left Sunday about 8:00. We went through the Harbor Tunnel ($2) a little after 9:30, crossed the Susquehanna and got to the toll on I-95 ($5) about 10:10 (114 miles). Then there was another $3 toll in Delaware. Then as we approached the airport, the Broad Street exit was completely clogged with fans going to the Eagles game. It has taken us just 3 hours to get to this point and we've been 167 miles. So we went on past that exit, got off and got gas ($2.71/gal and it took about 6 + gallons) and after several wrong turns managed to turn in the car ($73.40) at the airport. Then we got a taxi from the airport to the ship. We were walking aboard by 1:15 (even though we got delayed and lost), and the total time was 5 hours (v.s. 4 hours + time to get luggage in Philadelphia), and cost $123 including the taxi from the airport.
Updated Nov 30, 2005
Phone: 215-937-5458 (tours)
Website: http://www.phl.org/faq.html
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Philadelphia International Airport is a US Airways hub. You'll also find most other major airlines fly to and from Philly. Recently, the budget airline Southwest started service from Philly giving travelers an additional low budget option. Also, keep in mind that there are many other major airports within a couple hours from Philly (all the New York City airports including Newark, NJ, as well as the D.C. and Baltimore airports).
Cabs are readily available and the layout of the terminals and the signage is easy to navigate. The exception to this is when you arrive from overseas. It's not so bad for me, because I'm used to it, but I can imagine that a non-English speaker might be a little confused coming through customs. My advice is to just follow the crowd that comes off of your flight and you should be okay.
You can catch a train into Center City as well, which takes you into 30th Street Station.
The airport code in PHL.
To get there from Center City, take the I76 South, turn off at exit 43B, then join SR-291 South and continue Southwest on SR-291.
Turn off at the Airport Exit and you're there. Or, if you're coming from Old City (east side of Center City), just jump on I95 South and you'll see the signs for the airport after five miles or so.
Updated Apr 20, 2004
drive, Septa
Written Aug 24, 2002
You can cab anywhere around downtown.
Updated Aug 24, 2002
30th Street Station for service to NYC, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Florida
Written Aug 24, 2002
Suburban Station offers service to the suburbs
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Amtrak runs their new high speed stuff to 30th Street station, which is right downtown and is worth seeing in itself. Buses (cheap) drop off at the Convention Centre in Chinatown. If you drive, leave the car in a garage and break out the wallet.
Feet if you are staying downtown. Ah yes, here they don't drive the car to the mailbox on the corner. SEPTA is Philadelphia's much maligned mass transit system which is actually quite decent.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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