Philadelphia International Airport

Leasing Overview

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The millions of travelers and employees using Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) each year translate into high volume retail traffic for the Airport’s shopping and dining venues. Here are some vital statistics about PHL and its strong base of likely buyers:

  • In 2019, PHL hit an all-time high record for passenger volume, welcoming 30 million passengers (a total traffic increase of 4.2%) ranking the airport 20th in passenger traffic among the nation’s top 100 airports.
  • 20,000 + airline and airport employees populate the airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • PHL boasts approximately 500 flights daily to 139 destinations worldwide.
  • PHL is served by 29 airlines.
  • 67% of all passengers originating in Philadelphia spend more than an hour and a half at the airport
  • Approximately 27% of passengers are traveling for business (60% leisure, 13% other).
  • In 2019, sales averaged $1,134 per square foot, with 56% of tenants exceeding $1,200 per square foot.

The average PHL passenger demographics are higher than for most mall shoppers:

  • Annual household income between $100,000-$149,000
  • 46% professional or executive
  • Median age between 55 – 65 and married 61%

The Philadelphia Metro Market boasts remarkable attributes:

  • Population: 6.1 million people
  • $312 billion in annual retail sales
  • 4th largest retail market in the U.S.
  • Home to many Fortune 500 and international companies
  • Over 100 colleges and universities with an annual enrollment exceeding 295,000 fulltime-equivalent students
  • City of Philadelphia population: 1.5 million