Can a Piper PA-18 Super Cub land at KPHL?

Yes -- the Piper PA-18 Super Cub typically requires ~1500 ft TOD at sea level. With KPHL's 36 ft field elevation, expect ~1506 ft. Most KPHL runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KPHL for a Piper PA-18 Super Cub?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KPHL via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Piper PA-18 Super Cub into Philadelphia International Airport

KPHL / PHL · Philadelphia, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

36 ft

Aircraft Range

460 NM

Cruise Speed

100 kt

Runway Requirements

The Piper PA-18 Super Cub is a single engine piston aircraft (MTOW 794 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 1,500 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KPHL: 4
→ Coordinates: 39.8721, -75.2411
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KPHL.

Common Considerations

American Airlines hub on the East Coast known for ATC delays and complex departure procedures. For the Piper PA-18 Super Cub, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 36 ft, and traffic complexity at this multi-runway airport.

Fuel Availability

100LL avgas is typically available at KPHL via on-field FBOs. The Piper PA-18 Super Cub burns approximately 6 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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