Airport Info: Philadelphia International (PHL)
Address:
8000
Essington Avenue
Phone: (215) 937-6937
Website: http://www.phl.org
Philadelphia International Airport is a major hub for US Airways, and serves as the carrier’s international gateway. Southwest Airlines is the next biggest carrier at the airport. In 2008, the busy facility served over 31 million passengers.
HELPFUL NUMBERS
24 Hour Airport Communications Center (General information and paging) 215-937-6937
Lost & Found (215) 937-6888
For items lost at TSA checkpoints (610) 521-7206
The Lost & Found is located in the Communications Center, which can be accessed on the Departures Roadway between Terminals C and D.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Rental Cars
Seven rental car agencies serve the airport. Click here for details.
Public Transportation
SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) bus and regional rail service is available from the airport to Downtown Philadelphia and points in between. More information.
Taxis
Taxis can be picked up at Zone 5 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway. There is a flat rate of $28.50 for trips to the Central Philadelphia area, and a minimum fare of $10 for any trip originating from the airport.
PARKING
Garage Parking
$3.00 up to 30 minutes
$5.00 up to one hour
$7.00 up to one and a half hour
$9.00 up to two hours
$11.00 up to two and half hours
$13.00 up to three hours
$15.00 up to three and a half hours
$17.00 maximum per day
Short Term Parking
$3.00 up to 30 minutes
$5.00 up to one hour
$7.00 up to one and a half hour
$9.00 up to two hours
$11.00 up to two and half hours
$13.00 up to three hours
$15.00 up to three and a half hours
$38.00 maximum per day
Economy Parking
$9.00 Flat Rate
Located seven (7) miles from downtown Philadelphia, the Airport is easily accessible from Interstates 76, 95, and 476. In addition, rail service to the Airport is available on SEPTA’S High Speed Rail Line (R1) train that operates from 5:25 AM until 11:25 PM daily, every 30 minutes, with easy connections to AMTRAK at 30th Street Station and regional rail lines at 30th Street, Suburban and Market East stations.
Philadelphia International Airport boasts one of the nation’s finest airport food, beverage and retail programs. Marketplace at the Airport, consisting of more than 150 national and local shops and restaurants offering food, beverages and merchandise at “street pricing,” has won numerous industry awards for quality, diversity and innovation. In 2002 and 2003, the PHL concessions program was named best in North America.
In addition, to enhance the traveler’s airport experience, PHL offers an Exhibitions Program showcasing unique and fascinating artworks created by local artists; a year-round Performing Arts Program featuring a variety of entertainment; a Volunteer Program assisting travelers in navigating the Airport; and a Hospitality Program providing stranded travelers with refreshments and comfort items.
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