Philadelphia Intl (KPHL) has 4 runways. The longest is 09R/27L at 12,000 ft by 200 ft. All runways are asphalt. The shortest runway is 08/26 at 5,001 ft. The field elevation is 35.9 ft MSL. The tower is open 24 hours.
ILS is published for runway ends 09L, 09R, 17, 26, 27L and 27R. That gives crews several precision options on the field. The airport is in a noise sensitive area. Use airport noise abatement takeoff procedures.
Runway headings are 08/26 at 75°/256°. 17/35 is 159°/339°. 09L/27R is 75°/255°. 09R/27L is 75°/255°. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest published runway data before flight.
Wind & favored runway
Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KPHL.
Pattern entry · RWY 35
LEFT TRAFFICAll runways
Traffic pattern
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC assigns something different. At KPHL, the tower is open 24 hours, so ATC sequences the pattern. Expect tower instructions to drive runway use and pattern flow.
Runway-specific pattern notes are limited in the facts. The airport does have multiple ILS-equipped ends. That can affect arrival and departure sequencing. Noise abatement takeoff procedures are required because the airport sits in a noise sensitive area. Verify any local pattern direction or runway assignment with the current FAA Chart Supplement and ATC.
Every end, one page
Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.