Philadelphia International Airport

KPHL / PHL

Philadelphia, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:54Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
20,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.21
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPHL 160554Z 03008KT 10SM SCT140 BKN200 OVC250 20/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP229 T02000161 10228 20189 55003 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36ft
SCT 14,000ft AGL
BKN 20,000ft AGL
OVC 25,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
14,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,036ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,036ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,036ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.21 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.17 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (36 ft)
Pressure Alt
-254 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 355 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPHL 160520Z 1606/1712 04008KT P6SM BKN200 FM161300 07012G21KT P6SM BKN070 OVC150 FM162000 06010G16KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060 OVC100 FM170300 05010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN045 FM170600 04009KT P6SM -RA BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000ft
13:00Z FM161300
+7h
VFR 70° 12kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000ft

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
Active: 08
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
↑ 5.1kt ↔ 6.1kt
50° angle
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 09L
9,500 ft 150 ft ASP 75°
↑ 4.0kt ↔ 6.9kt
60° angle
09R/27L 12,000 ft 200 ft ASP 76°
↑ 5.6kt ↔ 5.8kt
46° angle
17/35 5,460 ft 150 ft ASP 159°
↓ 5.0kt ↔ 6.2kt
129° 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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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.