PHL Airport – Philadelphia International Flight Status
Philadelphia International Airport serves the city of Philadelphia in the United States and operates under the IATA code PHL and the ICAO code KPHL. PHL is the code travelers see on tickets and in airline apps; KPHL is the version used in flight plans and by air traffic control, and both point to this one airport. It sits at coordinates 39.8719, -75.2411. Our database classifies PHL as a large airport, and its traffic level in our data is average. The live radar on this page shows the aircraft arriving at and departing from PHL airport right now, and the arrivals and departures pages linked under it carry the flight-by-flight detail, so the text below sticks to what our measurement data says about the airport itself: how much traffic we recorded, when it peaked, which airlines led the count, and which airports sit nearby.
Live Air Traffic near PHL Airport – Philadelphia International Flight Status
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Philadelphia International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KPHL |
|---|---|
| IATA | PHL |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8719, -75.2411 |
PHL Airport – Philadelphia International Flight Status on Google Maps
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What our 30-day measurement shows at PHL
The traffic picture on this page comes from our own reception measurement, not from a published schedule. Over a 30-day period, that measurement logged the aircraft movements our equipment picked up at Philadelphia International, and across the full window it recorded an average of 7.3 movements per day.
The busiest window in those 30 days ran from 00:00 to 02:00. That range is stated on our measurement clock, which runs in UTC rather than Philadelphia local time, so keep the clock in mind before you set the window next to your own plans.
Airlines in our PHL data
Two airlines appear in our 30-day measurement at Philadelphia International, and the balance between them is clear. American Airlines accounts for 94 recorded movements over those 30 days, which makes it the most frequently measured carrier in our data for this airport. Frontier Airlines follows with 24 recorded movements in the same period. Travelers flying either carrier can go a level deeper on this site through the American Airlines flight status and Frontier Airlines flight status pages.
Nearby airports and US coverage
PHL is not the only airport in its area that we cover. Wilmington Airport is the nearest alternative in our data, 38 kilometers from Philadelphia International, which makes it the first backup worth checking when plans change. Trenton Mercer Airport is the next option out at 58 kilometers from Philadelphia, and Atlantic City International Airport follows at 73 kilometers, the third and most distant alternative in our data. All three figures describe the distance between the airports themselves, not a door-to-door route.
Philadelphia International also has its place in our country-level coverage under airports in the United States, alongside the rest of the US airports we track.
Key facts about Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport is located at 39.8719, -75.2411, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The airfield has four runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. Local time at the airport follows America/New_York. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Destinations we tracked from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
| # | Destinations | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norfolk (ORF) | 3 | PSA Airlines, Piedmont Airlines |
| 2 | Chicago (ORD) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 3 | Charlotte (CLT) | 2 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 4 | London (LHR) | 2 | American Airlines, British Airways |
| 5 | Raleigh/Durham (RDU) | 2 | Frontier Airlines, United Parcel Service |
| 6 | Orlando (MCO) | 2 | Frontier Airlines |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 2 | Frontier Airlines |
| 8 | Jacksonville (JAX) | 2 | Frontier Airlines |
| 9 | Savannah (SAV) | 2 | PSA Airlines, Piedmont Airlines |
| 10 | Harrisburg (MDT) | 2 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 11 | Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) | 2 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 12 | Chicago/Rockford (RFD) | 2 | United Parcel Service |
| 13 | Paris (CDG) | 2 | United Parcel Service |
| 14 | San Diego (SAN) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 15 | Miami (MIA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 16 | Austin (AUS) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 17 | Las Vegas (LAS) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 18 | Pittsburgh (PIT) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 19 | Phoenix (PHX) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 20 | Montego Bay (MBJ) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 21 | Oranjestad (AUA) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 22 | Dublin (DUB) | 1 | Aer Lingus |
| 23 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 24 | Manchester (MHT) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 25 | Greer (GSP) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 26 | Richmond (RIC) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 27 | State College (SCE) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 28 | Cleveland (CLE) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 29 | Buffalo (BUF) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 30 | Syracuse (SYR) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 31 | Portland (PWM) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 32 | Salisbury (SBY) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 33 | Greensboro (GSO) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 34 | Burlington (BTV) | 1 | Republic Airlines |
| 35 | Ontario (ONT) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
| 36 | Louisville (SDF) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
Origins we tracked to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
| # | Origins | Tracked flights | Carriers observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver (DEN) | 5 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 2 | Louisville (SDF) | 4 | Piedmont Airlines, United Parcel Service |
| 3 | Austin (AUS) | 3 | American Airlines |
| 4 | Miami (MIA) | 2 | American Airlines |
| 5 | Raleigh/Durham (RDU) | 2 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 6 | Punta Cana (PUJ) | 2 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 7 | Orlando (MCO) | 2 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 8 | Jacksonville (JAX) | 2 | American Airlines, Frontier Airlines |
| 9 | London (LHR) | 2 | American Airlines, British Airways |
| 10 | Pittsburgh (PIT) | 2 | PSA Airlines, United Parcel Service |
| 11 | Richmond (RIC) | 2 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 12 | Greensboro (GSO) | 2 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 13 | Buffalo (BUF) | 2 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 14 | Grand Rapids (GRR) | 2 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 15 | Minneapolis (MSP) | 2 | Sun Country Airlines |
| 16 | Columbus (CMH) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 17 | Boston (BOS) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 18 | Charleston (CHS) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 19 | Madison (MSN) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 20 | Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 21 | Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 22 | Venice (VCE) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 23 | Rome (FCO) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 24 | Charlotte (CLT) | 1 | American Airlines |
| 25 | Memphis (MEM) | 1 | FedEx Express |
| 26 | Atlanta (ATL) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 27 | Tampa (TPA) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 28 | Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 29 | Cancún (CUN) | 1 | Frontier Airlines |
| 30 | Kansas City (MCI) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 31 | Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 32 | Washington (DCA) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 33 | Syracuse (SYR) | 1 | PSA Airlines |
| 34 | Hartford (BDL) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 35 | Charlottesville (CHO) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 36 | Knoxville (TYS) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 37 | Detroit (DTW) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 38 | Harrisburg (MDT) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 39 | State College (SCE) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 40 | Wilmington (ILM) | 1 | Piedmont Airlines |
| 41 | Indianapolis (IND) | 1 | Republic Airlines |
| 42 | Manchester (MHT) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
| 43 | Norfolk (ORF) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
| 44 | Nottingham (EMA) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
| 45 | Chicago (ORD) | 1 | United Parcel Service |
We observed 16 different airlines on tracked PHL movements.
Facts last refreshed: 24 August 2026 · The data comes from our own tracking network.
Getting to Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport lies about 11 km (7 mi) from central Philadelphia, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia International Airport flight status
How do I check Philadelphia International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Philadelphia International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Philadelphia International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Philadelphia International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Philadelphia International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Philadelphia International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes PHL and KPHL mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. PHL is the IATA code for Philadelphia International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KPHL is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Philadelphia International Airport in?
Philadelphia International Airport keeps America/New_York time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.