Philadelphia International (PHL) air cargo snapshot
PHL profile for East Coast air freight.
Philadelphia International (PHL) is tracked as an air-cargo node for East Coast air freight.
The page connects airport status signals with weather alerts and national freight context so visitors can see when air-side disruption may matter for time-critical freight.
FAA status feeds can show delay programs and airport events, while local cargo performance still requires carrier and handler confirmation.
UPS operates one of its larger regional air hubs on the south side of the field.
Sits beside I-95 and close to the Delaware River port terminals.
The surrounding region includes a dense pharmaceutical and life sciences shipper base.
PHL on the freight map
PHL facts
| Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| Codes | PHL / KPHL |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Cargo role | Mid-Atlantic cargo airport with a significant UPS regional air hub and transatlantic belly capacity. |
| Focus | integrator hub, international belly cargo |
| Nearby tracked corridors | I-95, I-76 |
Common questions
What is PHL's role in air cargo?
Mid-Atlantic cargo airport with a significant UPS regional air hub and transatlantic belly capacity. UPS operates one of its larger regional air hubs on the south side of the field.
Where is Philadelphia International Airport?
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nearby tracked highway corridors include I-95, I-76.
What current data does this page use?
Latest NOAA Aviation Weather METAR observations for KPHL appear on the pulse board, and the aircraft map shows public ADS-B positions over the area when coverage allows.