Philadelphia International Airport
Large HubPhiladelphia, PA · PHL
Recent News
Updated Mar 28, 2026American Airlines strengthened its transatlantic gateway at PHL with new European destinations including nonstop service to Budapest and Prague launching in spring 2026. American becomes the only airline to offer nonstop service to Budapest from the U.S., with 20 daily flights to 19 transatlantic destinations in summer 2026.
Philadelphia International Airport served 30.9 million passengers in 2024, nearly a 10% increase over 2023, with over 3.8 million international passengers. Despite a 2.5% decrease in 2025 overall traffic to 30.1 million, international traffic grew 7.5% and is expected to continue climbing in 2026 with new routes to Prague and Budapest.
Armed ICE agents were deployed to security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport on March 25, 2026, following President Trump's deployment to 14 airports nationwide amid TSA staffing shortages. District Attorney Larry Krasner appeared at the airport on March 24 warning ICE agents that they would be prosecuted if they commit crimes in Philadelphia's jurisdiction.
Philadelphia International Airport is implementing $500 million in capital improvements ahead of major 2026 events including the FIFA World Cup, America's 250th birthday, and MLB All-Star Game. Projects include new restrooms opening in May, modern exit lanes with glass corridors, terminal upgrades with new landscaping, paint, tiles and carpeting to accommodate expected visitor influx.
Airport Profile
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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.
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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