PHL

Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code

PHL
Stands forPhiladelphia International Airport
CategoriesTransportation & Travel

PHL stands for Philadelphia International Airport, an airport code abbreviation.

Largest airport in Pennsylvania, located on the Delaware River in southwest Philadelphia, and American Airlines' main transatlantic hub from the Northeast. SEPTA's Airport Line connects it to Center City.

Example: Grab a cheesesteak in Terminal B before your PHL connection to Dublin.

Usage notes

ICAO code KPHL. The hub was developed by US Airways and passed to American after their 2013 merger. Several terminals sit on a narrow strip between Interstate 95 and the runways. The airport is a frequent stopover for travelers heading from the eastern US to Europe.

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