Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport |
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| Characteristics | |
| ICAO code | KPHL |
| IATA code | PHL |
| Coordinates | |
| Height above MSL | 11 m (36 ft ) |
| Transport links | |
| Distance from the city center | 7 miles southwest of Philadelphia |
| Street | I-95 / PA 291 |
| Local transport |
S-Bahn : SEPTA Regional Rail Airport Line Bus : SEPTA bus routes 37, 108, 115 |
| Basic data | |
| opening | 1940 |
| operator | City of Philadelphia's Division of Aviation |
| surface | 1046 ha |
| Terminals | 7th |
| Passengers | 31,691,956 (2018) |
| Air freight | 503,784 t (2018) |
| Flight movements |
379,665 (2018) |
| Employees | 21,494 (01/2019) |
| Runways | |
| 08/26 (08 is only used for the start) | 1524 m × 46 m asphalt |
| 09R / 27L | 3202 m × 61 m asphalt |
| 09L / 27R | 2896 m × 46 m asphalt |
| 17/35 | 1982 m × 46 m asphalt |
The Philadelphia International Airport ( IATA : PHL , ICAO : KPHL ) is the largest airport in the metropolitan area around Philadelphia in Pennsylvania . It is one of the busiest airports in the United States and previously served as the hub of US Airways and was acquired after the merger with American Airlines .
Location and transport links
Philadelphia International Airport is located seven miles and eleven kilometers southwest of downtown and Philadelphia City Hall . It lies partly in the area of Philadelphia in the county of the same name and the Tinicum Township in Delaware County . The I-95 and PA 291 run north of the airport.
Philadelphia International Airport is accessible by numerous transportation options. There are taxi ranks outside the baggage hall. The journey takes between 15 and 30 minutes. The SEPTA bus routes 37, 108 and 115 stop outside the baggage hall. Bus 37, the only one in the direction of Center City Philadelphia, goes to Snyder subway station , from there connection to the Broad Street Line subway to the city center. The travel time to Snyder is approx. 40 minutes. The airport is also connected to the Philadelphia rail network by the SEPTA Airport Line (formerly R1). The airport has four stations and is served daily from around 5 a.m. to midnight. Trains run every half hour and the journey time to Center City Philadelphia is approximately 23 minutes.
history
prehistory
In 1925, the City of Philadelphia made 51 acres available to the Pennsylvania National Guard for pilot training. The site is located in the northeast of today's airport. On October 22, 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed at the airport, which was renamed Philadelphia Municipal Airport during his stay .
In 1930, the city of Philadelphia bought Hog Iceland for 3 million dollars from the federal government. At the time, a shipyard was located on the 405 hectare site, which was built during the First World War and has since fallen into disrepair.
Construction of the new airport
Due to the Great Depression, construction work on the new airport did not begin until 1937. On June 20, 1940, the airport was opened as Philadelphia Municipal Airport . It was then used by American Airlines , Eastern Air Lines , Trans World Airlines and United Airlines . Due to World War II , the Philadelphia Municipal Airport was closed in 1943. Commercial air traffic in Philadelphia did not resume until June 26, 1945 with the opening of Northeast Philadelphia Airport .
international Airport
Later in 1945, Philadelphia Municipal Airport was renamed Philadelphia International Airport when American Overseas Airlines began operating transatlantic flights. In 1950, construction began on a new passenger terminal , which cost 15 million US dollars and went into operation on December 15, 1953. In the 1960s, plans began to make extensive improvements to the airport to accommodate the new jet airliners.
On December 11, 1972, the runway 09R / 27L went into operation, the construction of which cost 22 million US dollars. In April 1973, a US $ 3 million international terminal named Overseas Terminal was opened. In the spring of 1977 an extensive renovation of the terminals for domestic flights was completed. The old terminal was replaced by four new terminals for 300 million US dollars. In addition, two new parking garages were built for 24 million US dollars.
In December 1981, the Federal Aviation Administration opened a new control tower , which cost 6.5 million US dollars to build. In 1985, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority began a new rail line linking the airport with downtown Philadelphia. In 1986, renovation work on the access roads to the airport was completed. In the late 1980s, extensive construction began on the passenger terminals, which cost a total of 695 million US dollars. The work also included the construction of a new international Terminal A (now Terminal A-East) for $ 100 million.
The Richardson Dilworth Terminal A opened in March 1991. It replaced the Overseas Terminal. On August 2, 1999, the groundbreaking ceremony for a new terminal for regional aircraft and a new international terminal took place. On December 3, 1999, the runway 08/26 was put into operation. The construction cost 221 million US dollars, due to its short length the runway 08/26 can only be used by general aviation and smaller regional aircraft.
Terminal F, designed for regional aircraft, was opened in June 2001. It was built for $ 100 million and at the time of opening consisted of three concourses with 38 piers. In 2002, a control tower for apron control was opened between Terminals A-East and B, which cost 17 million US dollars to build. In 2003, a $ 20 million expansion of Concourse D and baggage handling in Terminal D was completed. The new international Terminal A-West was opened in May 2003. The construction of the terminal, which is equipped with 13 piers and connected to Terminal A-East, cost 550 million US dollars. In 2008 a new connecting building between Terminals D and E was opened. In 2009, a US $ 70 million project to expand cross wind runway 17/35 was completed. It was expanded to its present length.
An expansion of Terminal E was completed in 2010. It included seven additional gates and cost 45 million US dollars. Various renovations at Terminal F were completed between 2013 and 2016. Among other things, a connection to Terminal E was established, which makes it possible to switch between the terminals without a new security check. A total of 127 million US dollars was invested.
Airport facilities
Runways
Philadelphia International Airport has four runways , three of which run parallel in an east-west orientation. The southern runway 09R / 27L is the largest runway at the airport with a length of 3658 meters and a width of 61 meters. The center runway 09L / 27R is 2896 meters long and 46 meters wide. The northern runway 08/26 is 1524 meters long and 46 meters wide, making it the shortest runway at the airport. The cross wind runway 17/35 is 1981 meters long and 46 meters wide. All runways at Philadelphia International Airport are paved with asphalt.
Passenger terminals
The airport has five terminals and seven departure halls with a total of 126 gates . All Terminals A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E and F are connected to each other in the security area and include the Philadelphia Marketplace with food court and shops between Terminals B and C. There are also shuttle buses between Gates A1, C16 and F10. There is no luggage storage facility at the airport.
Terminal A-West
The terminal opened in 2003 and handles all international flights. It consists of three floors, the check-in hall on the lowest level, the departure gates and shops on the middle level and the entry and customs controls on the top level. The terminal has 13 gates including a high security gate for Tel Aviv flights. Airlines in Terminal A-West include American Airlines , British Airways , Lufthansa and Qatar Airways . American Airlines and British Airways each operate a lounge in the terminal.
Terminal A-East
The terminal was used as an international terminal until the opening of A-West. The last major construction project was a renovation, which was completed in 2007. Airlines in Terminal A-Ost are American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines . American Airlines also operates a lounge in this terminal.
Terminal B and C
Both terminals are used exclusively by American Airlines and and are connected by the Philadelphia Marketplace. American Airlines operates another lounge between the two terminals.
Terminal D
The terminal was completely renovated by 2009, connected to Terminal E and now has additional shops in the security area as well as a new security checkpoint. An extensive expansion of the terminal was also completed six years earlier. Airlines in Terminal D are Air Canada , Alaska Airlines , Delta Air Lines and United Airlines . Delta Air Lines operates a lounge in this terminal, the United Airlines lounge is located in the corridor between Terminal D and C.
Terminal E
This terminal is the oldest at the airport and was extensively renovated and expanded until 2010. Airlines in Terminal E are Frontier Airlines, Jetblue Airways and Southwest Airlines .
Terminal F
Terminal F was opened in 2001 and is used exclusively for American Eagle's regional flights. It is connected to the other terminals by shuttle buses and consists of 39 gates in three concourses. Terminal F also has an American Airlines lounge.
Freight terminals
Philadelphia International Airport is equipped with six cargo terminals. By far the largest cargo terminal is operated by the cargo airline UPS Airlines , which also has the highest market share in air cargo.
Airlines and Destinations
Philadelphia International Airport is one of the largest airports in the United States. It is served by 29 airlines . US Airways operated a hub at the airport and was by far the largest airline in 2015. With the merger of US Airways with American Airlines in December 2013 and the discontinuation of the US Airways brand in October 2015, American Airlines became the market leader in Philadelphia.
In May 2019 there were a total of 140 non-stop connections to other cities. These were divided into 102 national and 38 international connections. However, 6 or 20 connections were only offered seasonally. In the German-speaking Frankfurt by Lufthansa and Zurich American Airlines approached. In the meantime, American Airlines also flew to Frankfurt am Main and Munich .
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Traffic figures
Philadelphia International Airport had a passenger volume of around 29.6 million passengers in 2017, of which 4.0 million were international travelers. In addition, 369,928 take-offs and landings made it one of the world's busiest airports in 2017. According to its own information, it was ranked 20th in the United States in 2017 for passengers, 19th in air freight including airmail and 20th in flight movements.
| year | Passenger numbers | Air freight ( tons ) | Airmail (tons) | Aircraft movements (with military) |
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| 2018 | 27,445,785 | 4,246,171 | 31,691,956 | 483.153 | 20,631 | 379,665 |
| 2017 | 25,580,051 | 4,005,703 | 29,585,754 | 397.876 | 21,912 | 369,928 |
| 2016 | 25,963,459 | 4,191,631 | 30.155.090 | 382,888 | 21,544 | 394.022 |
| 2015 | 26,879,613 | 4,564,790 | 31,444,403 | 366.307 | 21,646 | 411,368 |
| 2014 | 26.202.637 | 4,537,605 | 30.740.242 | 366,547 | 26,038 | 419.253 |
| 2013 | 26.030.313 | 4,473,799 | 30.504.112 | 354,336 | 25,809 | 432,884 |
| 2012 | 25,904,595 | 4,348,221 | 30,252,816 | 362.712 | 26,297 | 443.236 |
| 2011 | 26,481,883 | 4,357,292 | 30,839,175 | 392,485 | 22.805 | 448.129 |
| 2010 | 26,566,736 | 4,209,225 | 30,775,961 | 400.046 | 19,743 | 460,779 |
| 2009 | 26,538,727 | 4,140,837 | 30,669,564 | 414,686 | 18,840 | 472,668 |
| 2008 | 27,793,485 | 4,041,240 | 31,834,725 | 481.943 | 24,840 | 492.038 |
| 2007 | 28.176.374 | 4,035,065 | 32.211.439 | 526.219 | 17,248 | 499,653 |
| 2006 | 27,779,004 | 3,989,268 | 31,768,272 | 514.157 | 18,116 | 515,869 |
| 2005 | 27,359,350 | 4,136,035 | 31,495,385 | 527.991 | 19,624 | 535,666 |
| 2004 | 24,440,996 | 4,066,424 | 28,507,420 | 548,559 | 22,963 | 486.164 |
| 2003 | 21.199.640 | 3,471,435 | 24,671,075 | 502,682 | 21,910 | 446,529 |
| 2002 | 21,599,014 | 3,200,456 | 24,799,470 | 517.856 | 23,184 | 463.167 |
| 2001 | 20,977,413 | 2,975,639 | 23,953,052 | 492,900 | 43,479 | 466.985 |
| 2000 | 22,087,580 | 2,830,696 | 24,918,276 | 493,623 | 65,832 | 484.308 |
| 1999 | 21,132,873 | 2,663,888 | 23,796,761 | 482,515 | 70,345 | 480.276 |
| 1998 | 21,781,115 | 2,449,259 | 24.230.374 | 443.231 | 68,943 | 469,655 |
Busiest routes
| rank | city | Passengers | airline |
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| 1 | Orlando , Florida | 847,500 | American , Frontier , Southwest , Spirit |
| 2 | Atlanta , Georgia | 764.810 | American, Delta , Southwest, Spirit |
| 3 | Chicago-O'Hare , Illinois | 638.490 | American, United |
| 4th | Boston , Massachusetts | 607.660 | American, Delta, JetBlue |
| 5 | Dallas / Fort Worth , Texas | 533,590 | American, Frontier, Spirit |
| 6th | Los Angeles , California | 469.710 | Alaska , American, Spirit |
| 7th | Charlotte , North Carolina | 466.380 | American |
| 8th | Fort Lauderdale , Florida | 420.420 | American, JetBlue, Spirit |
| 9 | Denver , Colorado | 401,000 | American, Frontier, Southwest, United |
| 10 | Phoenix – Sky Harbor , Arizona | 398.010 | American, Southwest |
See also
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b History of PHL. PHL.org, accessed July 26, 2019 .
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i PHL Fast Facts. PHL.org, June 26, 2019, accessed July 26, 2019 .
- ↑ a b c d e f g Activity Reports. PHL.org, accessed July 26, 2019 .
- ^ To and From. PHL.org, accessed July 27, 2019 .
- ↑ Bus Schedules. SEPTA.org , accessed July 27, 2019 .
- ^ Regional Rail Schedules. SEPTA.org, accessed July 27, 2019 .
- ↑ Statistical Information. PHL.org, accessed July 26, 2019 .
- ↑ AirportIQ 5010: Philadelphia International. GCR1.com, accessed July 26, 2019 .
- ↑ Interactive Map. PHL.org, accessed July 27, 2019 .
- ↑ Our Airlines. PHL.org, accessed July 26, 2019 .
- ↑ a b Flights. PHL.org, accessed July 26, 2019 .
- ↑ American Airlines cancels Frankfurt-Philadelphia. airliners.de, August 28, 2018, accessed on July 26, 2019 (German).
- ↑ American Airlines discontinues Munich-Philadelphia. airliners.de, March 15, 2019, accessed on July 26, 2019 (German).
- ^ American Airlines FlightMaps. AA.FltMaps.com, accessed July 26, 2019 .
- ↑ a b Aviation Activity Reports. PHL.org, accessed July 27, 2019 .
- ^ North America Airport Rankings. (No longer available online.) ACI-NA.org , archived from the original on September 6, 2018 ; accessed on August 30, 2018 (English). Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia International (PHL). Transtats.BTS.gov , accessed July 26, 2019 .
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