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Philadelphia International Airport runways

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL · KPHL) in Philadelphia, PA has 4 runways , the longest 09R/27L at 12,000 ft (asphalt). Dimensions, headings, lighting, and instrument approaches for each below.

Runway 08/26

5,001 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High.

08
Heading
087° mag · 75° true
Threshold elev
9 ft
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
26
Heading
268° mag · 256° true
Threshold elev
36 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3.15°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.55 (LLH) · GS 3.15°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 09L/27R

9,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High.

09L
Heading
087° mag · 75° true
Threshold elev
13 ft
Markings
precision
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.95 (VII) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
27R
Heading
267° mag · 255° true
Threshold elev
10 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.95 (PDP) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 09R/27L

12,000 ft × 200 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High.

09R
Heading
087° mag · 75° true
Threshold elev
20 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 109.3 (PHL) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
27L
Heading
267° mag · 255° true
Threshold elev
10 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.3 (GLC) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
1,913 ft

Runway 17/35

6,500 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High.

17
Heading
171° mag · 159° true
Threshold elev
8 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSF
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.75 (MYY) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
35
Heading
351° mag · 339° true
Threshold elev
13 ft
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.15°)
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway data from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.