Philadelphia International Airport

Large Hub

Philadelphia, PA · PHL

← All Airports

Recent News

Updated Mar 1, 2026
Alaska Airlines Launches Daily Service to Portland Beginning May 13

Alaska Airlines will launch seasonal daily service from Philadelphia to Portland International Airport (PDX) running from May 13 through October 2, 2026. The new route will be Alaska's third flight at PHL, expanding service to the Pacific Northwest.

Philadelphia International Airport
Terminal C Parking Garage Renovation Set for Fall 2026 Completion

Philadelphia International Airport began construction on the Terminal C Parking Garage renovation, being conducted in phases to minimize passenger disruption. The project affects approximately 350 parking spots initially and is scheduled for completion in fall 2026.

Philadelphia International Airport
PHL CEO Atif Saeed to Leave Position Effective February 27

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced that Department of Aviation CEO Atif Saeed will leave his position effective Friday, February 27, 2026. The announcement comes as the airport prepares for major events including FIFA World Cup matches and the MLB All-Star Game.

Philadelphia International Airport·Feb 27, 2026

Airport Profile

Governing EntityCity of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation
Entity TypeCity Department
Fiscal Year EndJune
Bond TypeGARB
Rate MethodologyHybrid Compensatory
AUA StatusActive
Agreement Period2023-01-01 – 2026-12-31
S&PA
Moody'sA2
FitchA

Key Financial Data (FY 2025)

CPE$16.33
Signatory Landing Fee$4.6000
Enplanements15,383,186
Total Operating Revenue$497.3M
Total Operating Expense$451.6M
Operating Income$45.7M
Total Debt$1.6B
Rate Covenant1.5x
Unrestricted Cash$52.2M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)20,300,000

Enplaned Passengers (T-100)

12.4M-17.0%

Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$16.33+8.6%

Revenue

$497.3M+12.5%

Expense

$451.6M+6.6%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyHybrid Compensatory
Ratesetting TypeResidual

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)

ECP TypeNone

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

MethodologyResidual

Not available

Terminal Rental Rate

Not available

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Additional Bonds may be issued to pay costs of Projects, reimburse prior payments, fund outstanding obligations, refund prior bonds, or finance other Airport System costs. Requirements include: (i) for either the immediately preceding Fiscal Year or any 12 consecutive months during the 18-month period preceding Consultant reports, the Airport System yielded pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service sufficient to satisfy the Rate Covenant; (ii) the Airport System will, in the Consultant's opinion, yield pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service for each of the five Fiscal Years (or three if Consultant unable to opine beyond three) following bond issuance, sufficient to comply with Rate Covenant; and (iii) statement that Airport System is in good operating condition or adequate steps being taken to return to good operating condition. For refunding bonds, no consultant report required if City certifies Debt Service Requirements on refunding bonds do not exceed Debt Service Requirements on refunded bonds in any year.

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.5x

The City covenants to impose, charge and recognize as revenues such rentals, charges and fees as shall, together with Aviation Operating Fund balance attributable to Amounts Available for Debt Service and all other Amounts Available for Debt Service, be equal to not less than the greater of: (a) sum of: (i) all Net Operating Expenses payable during Fiscal Year; (ii) 150% of Debt Service Requirements during Fiscal Year; (iii) amount required for Sinking Fund Reserve Account; and (iv) amount required for Renewal Fund; or (b) sum of: (i) all Operating Expenses payable during Fiscal Year, and (ii) all Debt Service Requirements, all General Obligation Bond debt service, all Subordinate Obligations debt service, loan repayments, Sinking Fund Reserve and Renewal Fund amounts, and Exchange Agreement amounts.

Flow of Funds

Project Revenues and other amounts deposited into Aviation Funds. Aviation Operating Fund applied in order: (a) Net Operating Expenses; (b) Sinking Fund for Debt Service Requirements; (c) Sinking Fund Reserve Account deficiencies; (d) Renewal Fund deficiencies and Exchange Agreement payments; (e) Qualified Swap termination payments; (f) Subordinate Obligation Fund; (g) General Obligation Bonds (none outstanding); (h) Interdepartment Charges; (i) NSS General Obligation Bonds (none outstanding). Remaining amounts may be used at City direction for Airport System purposes, including: (j) Bond Redemption and Improvement Account; (k) O&M Account; (l) Airline Revenue Allocation; (m) Discretionary Account.

1.Net Operating Expenses — Pay Net Operating Expenses in timely manner
2.Sinking Fund - Debt Service — Deposit amount necessary for timely payment of Debt Service Requirements
3.Sinking Fund Reserve Account — Deposit amount to eliminate deficiencies; if insufficient funds, prorate among accounts/subaccounts based on Sinking Fund Reserve Requirements
4.Renewal Fund — Deposit amount to eliminate deficiency and pay amounts due under Exchange Agreements
5.Qualified Swap Termination — Pay termination amounts to Qualified Swap Provider and JP Morgan Chase Bank for Interest Rate Swap Transaction effective June 15, 2005
6.Subordinate Obligation Fund — (i) principal/redemption price/interest on Subordinate Obligations; (ii) payments due under credit/liquidity/swap facilities; (iii) interest on bond anticipation notes; (iv) Sinking Fund Reserve subaccount for Subordinate Obligations
7.General Obligation Bonds — Pay principal/redemption price/interest on General Obligation Bonds (none currently outstanding)
8.Interdepartment Charges — Pay Interdepartment Charges
9.NSS General Obligation Bonds — Pay principal/redemption price/interest on non-self-sustaining General Obligation Bonds (none currently outstanding)
10.Discretionary (Airport System purposes) — After transfers (a)-(i), remaining amounts may be used at City written direction for Airport System purposes including: (j) Bond Redemption and Improvement Account; (k) O&M Account; (l) Airline Revenue Allocation (50% of prior FY net revenue from Outside Terminal Areas Cost Center reduced by up to $7M); (m) Discretionary Account

Source Documents

Official Statements

PHL-2011AB-OS.pdf
PHL-2025AB-OS.pdf

Financial Statements

PHL 2024 FS.pdf
PHL 2025 AFR.pdf

Airline Use Agreements

PHL-2023-2026-AUA.pdf

Rate Books

PHL-FY2024-ACFR-Exhibit-S13.pdf

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting