Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the only major airport serving the 6th largest metropolitan area in the United States. PHL and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), PHL's general aviation reliever airport, are owned and operated by the City of Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Philadelphia. The Airport is a self-sustaining entity that operates without the use of local tax dollars. It is one of the largest economic engines in Pennsylvania, generating more than $14.4 billion in spending to the regional economy, and accounts for more than 141,000 jobs within the region. Located seven (7) miles from downtown Philadelphia, the Airport is easily accessible from Interstates 76, 95, and 476. In addition, rail service to the Airport is available on SEPTA's Airport Rail Line train that operates from 5:25 AM until 11:25 PM daily, every 30 minutes, with easy connections to AMTRAK at 30th Street Station and regional rail lines at 30th Street, Suburban and Market East stations.Situated on 2,370 acres, the Airport consists of seven (7) terminals (A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E and F) and four runways (9R/27L - 10,500 ft.; 9L-27R - 9,500 ft.; 17/35 - 6,500 ft.; 8/26 - 5,000 ft.)In 2012, PHL accommodated 30.2 million passengers, including 4.3 million international passengers, and handled 443,236 aircraft takeoffs and landings. Thirty airlines offer more than 600 daily departures to 124 cities, including 38 international destinations. Some 389,007 tons of cargo and mail are moved annually by commercial airlines and a half-dozen cargo carriers.