Philadelphia International Airport
Large HubPhiladelphia, PA · PHL
Recent News
Updated Mar 1, 2026Alaska 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 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.
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.
Airport Profile
Key Financial Data (FY 2025)
Enplaned Passengers (T-100)
Cost per Enplanement (CPE)
Revenue
Expense
Ratemaking Overview
Settlement & True-Up
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Extraordinary Coverage Protection (ECP)
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Landing Fee Methodology
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Terminal Rental Rate
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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
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.
Source Documents
Official Statements
Financial Statements
Airline Use Agreements
Rate Books
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