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Philadelphia International Airport

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36ft
Elevation
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VFR
23°C
Overcast • 10kt • 1008.90"
Observed: 08:54 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 12:00 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) 46
Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
AA1969
American Airlines
CLT 10:24 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
AA2102
American Airlines
PHX 10:25 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA4764
American Eagle
AUS 10:25 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA2275
American Airlines
MIA 10:25 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA5465
American Eagle
SAV 10:26 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA6123
American Eagle
GSO 10:26 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA5835
American Eagle
BGR 10:27 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA4620
American Eagle
IND 10:28 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA5480
American Eagle
BTV 10:30 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA3069
American Airlines
+1 codeshare AA
DFW 10:30 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA5973
American Eagle
CLE 10:30 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA6011
American Eagle
YUL 10:30 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
UA4569
United Express
IAD 10:35 Local mitsubishi crj-550 Forecast
AA5521
American Eagle
JAX 10:35 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA2049
American Airlines
+1 codeshare F9
TPA 10:35 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA805
American Airlines
CUN 10:36 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA4794
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
SRQ 10:38 Local embraer e175lr Forecast
AA1332
American Airlines
EYW 10:39 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA5626
American Eagle
PWM 10:40 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA5907
American Eagle
SYR 10:40 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA5397
American Eagle
BHM 10:45 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA2408
American Airlines
LAX 10:45 Local airbus a321-253nx Forecast
AA2560
American Airlines
PBI 10:45 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
AA5358
American Eagle
MSP 10:45 Local mitsubishi crj-900lr Forecast
AA1876
American Airlines
SXM 10:52 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
AA3044
American Airlines
+2 codeshares DL AA
BOS 10:52 Local -- Forecast
AA1081
American Airlines
STT 10:54 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
AA1534
American Airlines
DEN 10:58 Local boeing 737-823 Forecast
AA3145
American Airlines
SJU 11:01 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
AA3046
American Airlines
RSW 11:08 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
AA3162
American Airlines
STL 11:11 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
WN3978
Southwest Airlines
MCO 11:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA6109
American Eagle
ORF 11:21 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
WN3431
Southwest Airlines
MDW 11:25 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
AA6130
American Eagle
ROC 11:28 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA2613
American Airlines
ORD 11:30 Local -- Forecast
5X205
Ups
STN 11:34 Local boeing 767-34af(er) Forecast
AA1511
American Airlines
+2 codeshares F9 DL
ATL 11:35 Local airbus a319-115 Forecast
WN1374
Southwest Airlines
BNA 11:40 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
DL2688
Delta Air Lines
MSP 11:42 Local airbus a220-100 Forecast
AA6134
American Eagle
RIC 11:49 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA6117
American Eagle
+1 codeshare AA
PIT 11:55 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
AA5804
American Eagle
ORH 11:59 Local embraer erj-145lr Forecast
WN1138
Southwest Airlines
MDW 12:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
UA1909
United Airlines
ORD 12:15 Local airbus a319-131 Forecast
WN4176
Southwest Airlines
TPA 12:15 Local boeing 737-8h4 Forecast
10:24
Local
PHL CLT
AA AA1969
airbus a320-232
10:25
Local
PHL PHX
AA AA2102
airbus a321-253nx
10:25
Local
PHL AUS
AA AA4764
embraer e175lr
10:25
Local
PHL MIA
AA AA2275
airbus a321-253nx
10:26
Local
PHL SAV
AA AA5465
mitsubishi crj-900lr
10:26
Local
PHL GSO
AA AA6123
embraer erj-145lr
10:27
Local
PHL BGR
AA AA5835
embraer erj-145lr
10:28
Local
PHL IND
AA AA4620
embraer e175lr
10:30
Local
PHL BTV
AA AA5480
mitsubishi crj-900lr
10:30
Local
PHL DFW
AA AA3069 +1
boeing 737-823
10:30
Local
PHL CLE
AA AA5973
embraer erj-145lr
10:30
Local
PHL YUL
AA AA6011
embraer erj-145lr
10:35
Local
PHL IAD
UA UA4569
mitsubishi crj-550
10:35
Local
PHL JAX
AA AA5521
mitsubishi crj-900lr
10:35
Local
PHL TPA
AA AA2049 +1
airbus a321-231
10:36
Local
PHL CUN
AA AA805
airbus a321-231
10:38
Local
PHL SRQ
AA AA4794 +1
embraer e175lr
10:39
Local
PHL EYW
AA AA1332
airbus a319-112
10:40
Local
PHL PWM
AA AA5626
mitsubishi crj-900lr
10:40
Local
PHL SYR
AA AA5907
embraer erj-145lr
10:45
Local
PHL BHM
AA AA5397
mitsubishi crj-900lr
10:45
Local
PHL LAX
AA AA2408
airbus a321-253nx
10:45
Local
PHL PBI
AA AA2560
airbus a320-214
10:45
Local
PHL MSP
AA AA5358
mitsubishi crj-900lr
10:52
Local
PHL SXM
AA AA1876
airbus a319-115
10:52
Local
PHL BOS
AA AA3044 +2
10:54
Local
PHL STT
AA AA1081
airbus a319-115
10:58
Local
PHL DEN
AA AA1534
boeing 737-823
11:01
Local
PHL SJU
AA AA3145
airbus a321-231
11:08
Local
PHL RSW
AA AA3046
airbus a319-112
11:11
Local
PHL STL
AA AA3162
airbus a319-112
11:15
Local
PHL MCO
WN WN3978
boeing 737 max 8
11:21
Local
PHL ORF
AA AA6109
embraer erj-145lr
11:25
Local
PHL MDW
WN WN3431
boeing 737 max 8
11:28
Local
PHL ROC
AA AA6130
embraer erj-145lr
11:30
Local
PHL ORD
AA AA2613
11:34
Local
PHL STN
5X 5X205
boeing 767-34af(er)
11:35
Local
PHL ATL
AA AA1511 +2
airbus a319-115
11:40
Local
PHL BNA
WN WN1374
boeing 737 max 8
11:42
Local
PHL MSP
DL DL2688
airbus a220-100
11:49
Local
PHL RIC
AA AA6134
embraer erj-145lr
11:55
Local
PHL PIT
AA AA6117 +1
embraer erj-145lr
11:59
Local
PHL ORH
AA AA5804
embraer erj-145lr
12:15
Local
PHL MDW
WN WN1138
boeing 737 max 8
12:15
Local
PHL ORD
UA UA1909
airbus a319-131
12:15
Local
PHL TPA
WN WN4176
boeing 737-8h4
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