Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport,, is the main airport serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the surrounding Delaware Valley. It is the largest commercial airport in the state of Pennsylvania.

Understand
The site was first used as a training field by the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1925 before it was dedicated by Charles Lindbergh as the Philadelphia Municipal Airport in 1927. A terminal building was built in 1940, marking the beginning of commercial air service at the airport. The airport was used as a First Air Force training field during World War II. The airport became Philadelphia International Airport in 1945 and international flights began serving the airport. The airport has undergone numerous expansion projects as air travel has grown over the years.

Flights
The airport has seven terminals: A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E, and F. Terminal A-West is used for international flights while the remaining terminals primarily serve domestic flights. American Airlines operates a hub at the airport and utilizes multiple terminals, including exclusive use of three terminals.

Note 1: Check your departure or arrival terminal if flying American Airlines. International and Caribbean flights use Terminal A-West, Domestic flights use Terminals A-East, B, and C, and American Eagle regional flights use Terminal F.

Note 2: International flights for Frontier Airlines arrive at Terminal A-East

By car
PHL is located right off Interstate 95 southwest of Center City Philadelphia and is located off exit 12 northbound and exit 12A southbound of the highway. Interstate 95 northbound leads toward Philadelphia and bridges over the Delaware River into the state of New Jersey while Interstate 95 southbound leads toward the western suburbs in Delaware County and the state of Delaware.

Parking garages on-site allow for parking at PHL. Short-term parking is available in the ground level of the garage adjacent to terminals A-F. The rate for short-term parking is $4 for up to 30 minutes, $6 for up to 1 hour, $8 for up to 1.5 hours, $10 for up to 2 hours, $12 for up to 2.5 hours, $15 for up to 3 hours, $17 for up to 3.5 hours, $24 for up to 4 hours, and $44 for up to 24 hours. The rate for long-term parking the upper levels of the parking garage is $4 for up to 30 minutes, $6 for up to 1 hour, $8 for up to 1.5 hours, $10 for up to 2 hours, $12 for up to 2.5 hours, $15 for up to 3 hours, $17 for up to 3.5 hours, $24 for up to 24 hours. Long-term parking in the Economy Parking lot has a $11 daily flat rate for parking up to 24 hours, and a free shuttle is provided to and from the terminals. Several private parking lots adjacent to the airport also offer paid long-term parking, with shuttle service to and from the airport.

A free cell phone parking lot is available for people waiting to pick up someone at the airport.

Rental cars are available at PHL, with each rental car agency providing free shuttles between the baggage claim and their facility. Rental car agencies serving PHL include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.

By taxi
Taxi service to/from PHL is provided by multiple companies. Taxis pick up and drop off along the commercial vehicle road adjacent to the terminal. A flat rate of $28.50 one-way is charged for taxi rides to Center City Philadelphia, with an additional $1 per passenger over 12 years old (up to $3). Taxi rides to points outside Center City Philadelphia are metered, with a base rate of $2.70 plus $2.30 per mile; the minimum fare is $10. All taxis serving PHL accept credit cards. Taxi companies serving PHL include All City Cab, Capital, City Cab, Crescent, Liberty, Olde City, Philadelphia Coach, PHL Cab, Quaker City, Victory, and Yellow Cab.

By limousine and van
Limousine and van service to/from PHL is provided by multiple private companies. These services pick up and drop off along the commercial vehicle road adjacent to the terminal. Reservations for limousine and van services can be made at the Ground Transportation Information desk in the baggage claim. The desk will notify you when your service has arrived. Limousine and van service companies serving PHL include AAA Airport One Direct, Call-First Transit, Dave's Best Limo, Delaware Express, Rapid Rover, and Tropiano.

By ride-hailing services
Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft provide service to/from PHL. Uber and Lyft pick-up is located along the outer lanes of the arrivals road.

Eat and drink
PHL has a wide variety of dining options ranging from fast food to sit-down restaurants. The airport's Take Out for Take Off program allows food purchased in the airport terminal to be taken on-board the plane and eaten there. The airport has numerous fast-food and fast-casual chains including Auntie Anne's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin' Donuts, Popeyes, Sbarro, Starbucks, and Subway.

Some of the more unique dining options at PHL include:

Connect
Free Wi-Fi is offered at PHL by AT&T.

Sleep
There are several other hotels located near PHL in neighboring areas of Southwest Philadelphia and Tinicum Township. These accommodations vary from relatively inexpensive motels to upscale full-service hotels to extended stay properties. Many of these hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Nearby
The city of Philadelphia is located northeast of the airport, with Southwest Philadelphia and South Philadelphia located in close proximity to the airport. Tinicum Township in Delaware County is located west of the airport.