Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport

KPHL

319

Flights/Day

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Local Time

Unknown

Timezone

36ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

KPHL

VFR

2°C

Mostly Cloudy • 7kt • 1017.40"

Observed: 04:54 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

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3.5k

21:00

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 06:00 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) 15

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
F91016 Frontier (Luis The Axolotl Livery)	SJU	06:00 Local	airbus a321-271nx	Forecast
F92059 Frontier (Champ The Bronco Livery)	RDU	06:00 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
DL1540 Delta Air Lines +2 codeshares	DTW	06:00 Local	boeing 717-2bd	Forecast
DL5740 Delta Connection +2 codeshares	BOS	06:00 Local	embraer e175lr	Forecast
DL2791 Delta Air Lines +3 codeshares	MSP	06:14 Local	--	Forecast
UA1048 United Airlines +3 codeshares	SFO	06:15 Local	boeing 737 max 8	Forecast
F991 Frontier (Wilhelm The Steller's Eider Livery)	CUN	06:15 Local	airbus a321-211	Forecast
UA1659 United Airlines +3 codeshares	ORD	06:30 Local	airbus a320-232	Forecast
AA2759 American Airlines	DFW	06:31 Local	airbus a321-231	Forecast
AA1752 American Airlines	CUN	07:00 Local	airbus a321-231	Forecast
AA211 American Airlines +1 codeshare	AUA	07:00 Local	airbus a321-253nx	Forecast
AA2961 American Airlines +1 codeshare	MCO	07:00 Local	airbus a321-231	Forecast
DL2023 Delta Air Lines +2 codeshares	SLC	07:05 Local	airbus a321-271nx	Forecast
DL1152 Delta Air Lines +4 codeshares	ATL	07:06 Local	airbus a321-211	Forecast
AC8931 Air Canada Express +1 codeshare	YYZ	07:50 Local	mitsubishi crj-900lr	Forecast