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Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport

KPHL
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Timezone
36ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
KPHL
VFR
9°C
Overcast • 9kt • 1025.80"
Observed: 20:54 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
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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 00:00 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

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Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
AA722
American Airlines
DUB 21:50 Local -- Forecast
AA258
American Airlines
LIS 21:50 Local -- Forecast
AA9965
American Airlines
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FX1604
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IND 22:10 Local -- Forecast
AA258
American Airlines
LIS 22:10 Local -- Forecast
LXJ592
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FX1604
Fedex
IND 22:12 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
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SDF 22:12 Local -- Forecast
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FX1381
Fedex
MEM 22:15 Local -- Forecast
1I603
Netjets Aviation
ORF 22:15 Local -- Forecast
AA204
American Airlines
AMS 22:15 Local -- Forecast
AA9963
American Airlines
SAV 22:15 Local -- Forecast
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Ups
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FX1604
Fedex
IND 22:16 Local -- Forecast
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Fedex
IND 22:18 Local boeing 767-300f Forecast
5X5182
Ups Airlines
EWR 22:19 Local -- Forecast
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Ups Airlines
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FX1377
Fedex
MEM 22:21 Local -- Forecast
FX1294
Fedex
MEM 22:22 Local -- Forecast
F93339
Frontier Airlines
DEN 22:23 Local -- Forecast
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Frontier Airlines
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MX6306
Breeze Airways
MSY 22:30 Local -- Forecast
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Ups Airlines
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EJM182
Executive Jet Management
LUK 22:30 Local -- Forecast
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Breeze Airways
BDL 22:30 Local -- Forecast
FRG122
Freight Runners Express
BHM 22:30 Local -- Forecast
F94169
Frontier Airlines
MCO 22:30 Local -- Forecast
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CVG 22:30 Local -- Forecast
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Spirit Airlines
ACY 22:30 Local -- Forecast
F94169
Frontier Airlines
MCO 22:38 Local -- Forecast
K5187
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CVG 22:40 Local -- Forecast
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Fedex
IND 22:43 Local -- Forecast
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Ups Airlines
SDF 22:43 Local -- Forecast
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Spirit Airlines
FLL 22:45 Local -- Forecast
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SBY 22:45 Local -- Forecast
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Frontier Airlines
MCO 22:59 Local -- Forecast
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Breeze Airways
PVD 23:00 Local -- Forecast
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Ups Airlines
SDF 23:00 Local -- Forecast
B68781
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MKE 23:00 Local -- Forecast
K5187
Kalitta Charters Ii
CVG 23:00 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
MEM 23:00 Local -- Forecast
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Air Canada
YOW 23:00 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
ATL 23:00 Local -- Forecast
K9119
Kalitta Charters
YIP 23:00 Local -- Forecast
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Sa Avianca
JFK 23:00 Local -- Forecast
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Ups Airlines
SDF 23:10 Local -- Forecast
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Fedex
MEM 23:14 Local -- Forecast
DL8849
Delta Air Lines
ATL 23:15 Local -- Forecast
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Psa Airlines
PVD 23:20 Local -- Forecast
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National Airlines
CMH 23:30 Local -- Forecast
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Ups Airlines
SDF 23:30 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
MSP 23:30 Local -- Forecast
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Delta Air Lines
HPN 23:30 Local -- Forecast
SY8723
Sun Country Airlines
SJC 23:30 Local -- Forecast
DL8944
Delta Air Lines
IAD 23:30 Local -- Forecast
SY8737
Sun Country Airlines
NLU 23:30 Local -- Forecast
DL8957
Delta Air Lines
BUF 23:30 Local -- Forecast
D0187
Dhl Air
CVG 23:40 Local -- Forecast
AA1277
American Airlines
LGA 23:41 Local -- Forecast
FX1294
Fedex
MEM 23:42 Local -- Forecast
5X3195
Ups Airlines
SDF 23:43 Local -- Forecast
5X204
Ups Airlines
SDF 23:43 Local -- Forecast
FX1380
Fedex
MEM 23:46 Local -- Forecast
AA961
American Airlines
DCA 23:47 Local -- Forecast
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Local
PHL DUB
AA AA722
21:50
Local
PHL LIS
AA AA258
21:55
Local
PHL DCA
AA AA9965
21:57
Local
PHL BOS
AA AA1874
22:00
Local
PHL ACY
NK NK2849
22:00
Local
PHL HPN
1I116
22:00
Local
PHL RIC
MX6388
22:00
Local
PHL LIS
AA AA258
22:00
Local
PHL CMH
AA AA4484
22:00
Local
PHL CVG
D0 D0187
boeing 737-883(bdsf)
22:00
Local
PHL PIT
TF
22:00
Local
PHL MDW
1I810
22:00
Local
PHL PBI
1I879
22:02
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1294
boeing 767-300f
22:03
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1377
22:04
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1377
22:05
Local
PHL SDF
5X9600
22:08
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1377
boeing 767-3s2f
22:08
Local
PHL MCO
F94169
22:09
Local
PHL IND
FX FX1604
22:10
Local
PHL IND
FX FX1604
22:10
Local
PHL LIS
AA AA258
22:11
Local
PHL SLK
LXJ592
22:12
Local
PHL IND
FX FX1604
boeing 767-300f
22:12
Local
PHL SDF
5X1193
22:13
Local
PHL SDF
5X 5X1189
22:15
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1381
22:15
Local
PHL ORF
1I603
22:15
Local
PHL AMS
AA AA204
22:15
Local
PHL SAV
AA AA9963
22:15
Local
PHL CAE
UA UA3380
22:16
Local
PHL RFD
5X 5X1191
boeing 757-24apf
22:16
Local
PHL IND
FX FX1604
22:18
Local
PHL IND
FX FX1604
boeing 767-300f
22:19
Local
PHL EWR
5X5182
22:19
Local
PHL SDF
5X3195
22:21
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1377
22:22
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1294
22:23
Local
PHL DEN
F93339
22:23
Local
PHL MCO
F94169
22:30
Local
PHL MSY
MX6306
22:30
Local
PHL SDF
5X9305
22:30
Local
PHL LUK
EJM182
22:30
Local
PHL BDL
MX6338
22:30
Local
PHL BHM
FRG122
22:30
Local
PHL MCO
F94169
22:30
Local
PHL CVG
K5187
22:30
Local
PHL ACY
NK NK2052
22:38
Local
PHL MCO
F94169
22:40
Local
PHL CVG
K5187
22:43
Local
PHL IND
FX FX1604
22:43
Local
PHL SDF
5X1189
22:45
Local
PHL FLL
NK NK8837
22:45
Local
PHL SBY
PT5791
22:45
Local
PHL TEB
S9907
22:45
Local
PHL CMH
OH OH5486
22:59
Local
PHL MCO
F93855
23:00
Local
PHL PVD
MX6352
23:00
Local
PHL SDF
5X4195
23:00
Local
PHL MKE
B68781
23:00
Local
PHL CVG
K5187
23:00
Local
PHL MEM
DL DL8930
23:00
Local
PHL YOW
AC AC7047
23:00
Local
PHL ATL
DL DL8918
23:00
Local
PHL YIP
K9119
23:00
Local
PHL JFK
AV AV144
23:10
Local
PHL SDF
5X218
23:14
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1386
23:15
Local
PHL ATL
DL DL8849
23:20
Local
PHL PVD
OH OH9959
23:30
Local
PHL CMH
N8714
23:30
Local
PHL SDF
5X1495
23:30
Local
PHL MSP
DL DL8953
23:30
Local
PHL HPN
DL DL8935
23:30
Local
PHL SJC
SY SY8723
23:30
Local
PHL IAD
DL DL8944
23:30
Local
PHL NLU
SY SY8737
23:30
Local
PHL BUF
DL DL8957
23:40
Local
PHL CVG
D0187
23:41
Local
PHL LGA
AA AA1277
23:42
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1294
23:43
Local
PHL SDF
5X3195
23:43
Local
PHL SDF
5X204
23:46
Local
PHL MEM
FX FX1380
23:47
Local
PHL DCA
AA AA961
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