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KPHL

Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
36 ft / 11 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL), located in Philadelphia, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 36 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Philadelphia International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KPHL / PHL
Municipality
Philadelphia
Country
Region
US-PA — Pennsylvania
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
36 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09R / 27L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,000 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 76° / 256°
RWY 09R (76°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: PHL | CRS: 87°
RWY 27L (256°)
109.30 MHz
IDENT: GLC | CRS: 267°
Runway 09L / 27R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,500 ft / 2,896 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 75.5° / 255.5°
RWY 09L (75.5°)
108.95 MHz
IDENT: VII | CRS: 87°
RWY 27R (255.5°)
108.95 MHz
IDENT: PDP | CRS: 268°
Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,460 ft / 1,664 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 159.1° / 339.1°
RWY 17 (159.1°)
108.75 MHz
IDENT: MYY | CRS: 171°
RWY 35 (339.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 75.6° / 255.6°
RWY 08 (75.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (255.6°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: LLH | CRS: 265°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
123.80 MHz
ARR PRM
120.42 MHz
ATIS ATIS
133.40 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
118.85 MHz
DEP DEP
119.75 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.50 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KPNEILS
Northeast Philadelphia Airport
31 km / 16 nm
KILGILS
Wilmington Airport
38 km / 20 nm
KWRIILS
Mc Guire Air Force Base
58 km / 31 nm
KTTNILS
Trenton Mercer Airport
58 km / 31 nm
KMIVILS
Millville Municipal Airport
58 km / 31 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026