Emergency / Medical Servicesat Philadelphia PHL Airport
For medical emergencies call 911 from any airport telephone.
Airport Police: 215-937-6918.
The Airport's Hospitality Program assists passengers during emergency and weather situations when flight operations are disrupted.
Airport Police: 215-937-6918.
The Airport's Hospitality Program assists passengers during emergency and weather situations when flight operations are disrupted.
People With Special Needs / Persons With Disabilities
Special lanes at security checkpoints are for passengers with disabilities.
Contact your airline or travel agent for boarding and deplaning procedures; if you need a wheelchair, order it 48 hours ahead of scheduled departure or when making reservations.
ADA-equipped elevators & restrooms are available in each terminal and garage.
Moving walkways: on the walkway between Terminal A-East and Terminal A-West, on the connector bridge between the Terminal A-West bag re-check area and Terminal A-East, on the 3rd floor walkway in Terminal A-West, on the walkway between Terminals A-East and B, between Terminals B and C behind the row of shops, on the walkway between Terminals C and D and along the pedestrian bridges on the way to bag claim in Terminals B, C, D and E.
If you have a hearing impairment, use these information numbers: 215-683-9842 or 215-683-9825.
Furtherrmore note that passengers with disabilities, or their families, can call 'TSA Cares' - (if possible 72 hrs.) prior to arriving at the Airport - toll-free at 1-855-787-2227, regarding screening policies & security check procedures. (call weekdays 9am-9pm - EST, except holidays)
Contact your airline or travel agent for boarding and deplaning procedures; if you need a wheelchair, order it 48 hours ahead of scheduled departure or when making reservations.
ADA-equipped elevators & restrooms are available in each terminal and garage.
Moving walkways: on the walkway between Terminal A-East and Terminal A-West, on the connector bridge between the Terminal A-West bag re-check area and Terminal A-East, on the 3rd floor walkway in Terminal A-West, on the walkway between Terminals A-East and B, between Terminals B and C behind the row of shops, on the walkway between Terminals C and D and along the pedestrian bridges on the way to bag claim in Terminals B, C, D and E.
If you have a hearing impairment, use these information numbers: 215-683-9842 or 215-683-9825.
Furtherrmore note that passengers with disabilities, or their families, can call 'TSA Cares' - (if possible 72 hrs.) prior to arriving at the Airport - toll-free at 1-855-787-2227, regarding screening policies & security check procedures. (call weekdays 9am-9pm - EST, except holidays)
Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com helps you get around Philadelphia airport with ease. Here are a few recommendations that can help you navigate and make the most of your airport visit:
- Check here for info on lounges or clubs where you might be able to access.
- Missing an item? Forget or lost something at security? Please find info & contact detail for items lost in the airport here.
- If you have a longer layover and need to kill some time before your flight's departure, check out these ideas to help pass the time.
- Search different travel sites, and even other airports near your departure or destination, to secure the cheapest flights available from Philadelphia Airport.
- After clearing security, open the map of PHL airport to navigate through the terminals, and see all restaurant and shopping options along the way and at your gate.
- Wifi access is free, so getting on the internet will also help navigate thru the terminals or finding that cafe before you board.
Find more help here for your journey through the airport