Philadelphia International Airport

KPHL / PHL

Philadelphia, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:54Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
4kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.04
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPHL 171154Z 19004KT 10SM BKN050 BKN075 OVC090 03/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00331056 10039 20028 55005 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36ft
BKN 5,000ft AGL
BKN 7,500ft AGL
OVC 9,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,036ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,536ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,036ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.04 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.00 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (36 ft)
Pressure Alt
-84 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,515 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPHL 171138Z 1712/1818 19006KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 FM171600 22008KT 5SM -SNRA OVC035 FM171800 23008KT 2SM -RA OVC015 FM172000 23007KT P6SM BKN020 FM172200 24005KT P6SM BKN080 FM181200 29005KT P6SM -SN OVC030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000ft
16:00Z FM171600
+4h
MVFR 220° 8kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 3,500ft
Light SNRA
18:00Z FM171800
+6h
IFR 230° 8kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 1,500ft
Light Rain
20:00Z FM172000
+8h
MVFR 230° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PHL
08
26
09L
27R
09R
27L
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
↓ 1.7kt ↔ 3.6kt
115° angle
09L/27R 9,500 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
↓ 1.7kt ↔ 3.6kt
115° angle
09R/27L 12,000 ft 200 ft ASP 76°
↓ 1.6kt ↔ 3.7kt
114° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,460 ft 150 ft ASP 159°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Philadelphia International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPHL
IATA Code: PHL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Philadelphia
Country: US
Latitude: 39.871899°
Longitude: -75.241096°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09L/27R
Length: 9,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,460 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL/PHL) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Philadelphia, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 36 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 4 runways (08/26, 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.