Philadelphia International Airport PHL is the main airport serving the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. Philadelphia is ranked 12th busiest in the world when taking into account aircraft movements. About 30 million passengers fly through Philadelphia International Airport annually. Originally, PHL was used by Philadelphia National Guard starting in 1925, during World War II it was used by the United States Army Air Forces and became its present day commercial airport in 1945 with flights to Europe.
Philadelphia International Airport is located about 7 miles southwest of the city along I-95. Passengers will find several parking options including: garage, economy, short-term and long-term. These options include: Garage A West, Garage A East, Garage C, Garage D, Garage E-F and Economy Shuttle Parking.
The Philadelphia Airport consists of seven terminals with a total of 130 gates. All terminals are interconnected, except Terminal F, which can be reached by airside shuttle buses. Additional facilities are being added to connect Terminals D and E. Within these terminals are 16 airlines flying to and from hundreds of domestic and international locations. Philadelphia Airport is the main international hub for US Airways as well as serving as their secondary domestic hub.
Passengers in transit can sit back and relax with a variety of retail shops, dining options and services PHL has to offer. Also, getting to and from the airport could not be easier. The city offers SEPTA bus and regional trains into Philadelphia’s city center, other modes of transport include: shuttle, taxi and limousine service.
Philadelphia International Airport accommodation includes several options, from the Holiday Inn Express to the Hilton Philadelphia Airport hotel, catering to an array of different price points.