Philadelphia International Airport
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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a major airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the primary airport serving the Delaware Valley region, which includes parts of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The airport is located about 7 miles (11 km) southwest of downtown Philadelphia.
History[edit | edit source]
Philadelphia International Airport was originally established in 1925 as Hog Island, a training airfield for the United States Army Air Service. It was later renamed Philadelphia Municipal Airport in 1940 and began commercial operations. The airport was renamed Philadelphia International Airport in 1945 when it began offering international flights.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
PHL covers an area of 2,302 acres and has four runways. The airport has seven terminals (A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E, and F) with a total of 126 gates. Terminal A-West is primarily used for international flights, while the other terminals handle domestic flights.
Runways[edit | edit source]
- Runway 9L/27R: 12,000 feet (3,658 meters)
- Runway 9R/27L: 10,506 feet (3,202 meters)
- Runway 17/35: 5,000 feet (1,524 meters)
- Runway 8/26: 5,000 feet (1,524 meters)
Terminals[edit | edit source]
- Terminal A-West: International flights
- Terminal A-East: Domestic and international flights
- Terminal B: Domestic flights
- Terminal C: Domestic flights
- Terminal D: Domestic flights
- Terminal E: Domestic flights
- Terminal F: Regional flights
Airlines and Destinations[edit | edit source]
Philadelphia International Airport serves as a hub for American Airlines and offers flights to numerous domestic and international destinations. Other major airlines operating at PHL include Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines.
Ground Transportation[edit | edit source]
PHL is accessible by various modes of transportation, including SEPTA's Airport Line, which provides direct rail service to Center City, Philadelphia. The airport is also served by several bus routes, taxis, ride-sharing services, and rental car facilities.
Expansion and Development[edit | edit source]
Philadelphia International Airport has undergone several expansion projects to accommodate increasing passenger traffic and improve facilities. Recent developments include the expansion of Terminal F and the construction of a new parking garage.
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