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Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport

KPHL
659
Flights/Day
14:58
Local Time
New York
Timezone
36ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
KPHL
VFR
26°C
Partly Cloudy • 4kt • 1015.00"
Observed: 17:54 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
14:00
CLR
18:00
10k
02:00
CLR
06:00
CLR
16:00
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 20:00 local time
About Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia faces mid-Atlantic weather patterns with nor'easters and summer storms. Generally moderate conditions.

Is Philadelphia Airport turbulent?

Philadelphia faces mid-Atlantic weather challenges: winter nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, and proximity to the congested New York airspace. A recent winter storm caused 700+ delays and 79 cancellations in a single day. Snow and ice require extensive de-icing operations. The airport shares weather patterns with the New York metro area.

  • Recent winter storm: 700+ delays and 79 cancellations
  • Subject to nor'easters and coastal storms
  • Shares weather patterns with New York metro area
How do winter storms affect Philadelphia?

Nor'easters can dump significant snow on the mid-Atlantic, requiring extensive runway clearing and aircraft de-icing. Ground stops are implemented when conditions become unsafe. The airport's position means it often gets caught by storms affecting both New York and Washington. Recovery can take 12-24 hours after major events.

When is the best time to fly from Philadelphia?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most reliable conditions. Winter nor'easter season (December-March) brings the highest disruption risk. Summer afternoon thunderstorms cause occasional delays. Build extra connection time during winter travel.

Is turbulence at Philadelphia dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Philadelphia?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 43
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AA5455
American Airlines
MSP 15:01 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
OPT407
Flight Options
LNS 19:03 Local -- Forecast
AA4611
American Airlines
LGA 19:05 Local -- Forecast
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Netjets
MIV 19:18 Local -- Forecast
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Netjets
CGF 19:18 Local -- Forecast
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AA5984
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CLE 15:20 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
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AA2147
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MSY 19:25 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
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American Airlines
PVD 15:27 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
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PIT 15:27 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
1L799
Netjets Aviation
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HPN 19:30 Local -- Forecast
AC8862
Air Canada Express
YUL 15:30 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
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YYZ 15:35 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
UA2433
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+2 codeshares AA WN
DEN 15:40 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA1970
American Airlines
JAX 15:41 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
DL2279
Delta Air Lines
ATL 15:42 Local airbus a321-211 Forecast
AA6013
American Airlines
GSP 15:43 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA5955
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BGR 15:43 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA813
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LAX 15:43 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
5X9788
Ups
JFK 19:43 Local -- Forecast
AA1462
American Airlines
ORD 15:45 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
1I706
Netjets
+1 codeshare AA
CHS 19:48 Local -- Forecast
AA2797
American Airlines
SFO 15:51 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA6049
American Airlines
CAE 15:52 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA1743
American Airlines
SAN 15:55 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA3040
American Airlines
LAS 15:56 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA1762
American Airlines
PHX 15:58 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA6010
American Airlines
GSO 16:00 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA2753
American Airlines
SAV 16:03 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
WN4169
Southwest Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
BNA 20:05 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL2582
Delta Air Lines
+1 codeshare DL
DTW 20:15 Local -- Forecast
AC8517
Air Canada Express
YYZ 16:25 Local embraer e175su Forecast
1I150
Netjets
PTK 20:30 Local -- Forecast
AA4777
American Eagle
CVG 16:32 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA6052
American Eagle
CHS 16:38 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA718
American Airlines
FCO 16:40 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
AA758
American Airlines
ATH 16:40 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
AA5952
American Airlines
AVL 16:42 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
NK1445
Spirit Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
FLL 20:44 Local -- Forecast
AA5985
American Airlines
CMH 16:48 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA6033
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
ILM 16:51 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
15:01
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PHL MSP
AA AA5455
mitsubishi crj-900lr
19:03
Local
PHL LNS
OPT407
19:05
Local
PHL LGA
AA AA4611
19:18
Local
PHL MIV
1I536
19:18
Local
PHL CGF
1I781
15:20
Local
PHL BTV
AA AA4708
embraer e175lr
15:20
Local
PHL CLE
AA AA5984
embraer erj-145lr
15:21
Local
PHL MHT
AA AA5803
embraer erj-145lr
19:25
Local
PHL MSY
AA AA2147
airbus a320-232
15:27
Local
PHL PVD
AA AA5836
embraer erj-145lr
15:27
Local
PHL PIT
AA AA2545
airbus a319-132
19:30
Local
PHL BUF
1L799
19:30
Local
PHL HPN
DL DL8935
15:30
Local
PHL YUL
AC AC8862
mitsubishi crj-900lr
15:35
Local
PHL YYZ
AA AA5116
mitsubishi crj-900lr
15:40
Local
PHL DEN
UA UA2433 +2
boeing 737 max 8
15:41
Local
PHL JAX
AA AA1970
airbus a319-112
15:42
Local
PHL ATL
DL DL2279
airbus a321-211
15:43
Local
PHL GSP
AA AA6013
embraer erj-145lr
15:43
Local
PHL BGR
AA AA5955
embraer erj-145lr
15:43
Local
PHL LAX
AA AA813
airbus a321-253nx
19:43
Local
PHL JFK
5X9788
15:45
Local
PHL ORD
AA AA1462
airbus a319-132
19:48
Local
PHL CHS
1I706 +1
15:51
Local
PHL SFO
AA AA2797
airbus a321-253nx
15:52
Local
PHL CAE
AA AA6049
embraer erj-145lr
15:55
Local
PHL SAN
AA AA1743
boeing 737 max 8
15:56
Local
PHL LAS
AA AA3040
airbus a321-231
15:58
Local
PHL PHX
AA AA1762
airbus a321-253nx
16:00
Local
PHL GSO
AA AA6010
embraer erj-145lr
16:03
Local
PHL SAV
AA AA2753
airbus a319-115
20:05
Local
PHL BNA
WN WN4169 +1
boeing 737 max 8
20:15
Local
PHL DTW
DL DL2582 +1
16:25
Local
PHL YYZ
AC AC8517
embraer e175su
20:30
Local
PHL PTK
1I150
16:32
Local
PHL CVG
AA AA4777
embraer e175lr
16:38
Local
PHL CHS
AA AA6052
embraer erj-145lr
16:40
Local
PHL FCO
AA AA718
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
16:40
Local
PHL ATH
AA AA758
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
16:42
Local
PHL AVL
AA AA5952
embraer erj-145lr
20:44
Local
PHL FLL
NK NK1445 +1
16:48
Local
PHL CMH
AA AA5985
embraer erj-145lr
16:51
Local
PHL ILM
AA AA6033 +1
embraer erj-145lr
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