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The Centurion Lounge PHL closes on Oct. 16, 2026, and Amex expects it to reopen by the end of 2027. Amex is doubling the Terminal A-West lounge to more than 12,000 square feet over two floors. Until then, Philadelphia has no Centurion Lounge. For most cardholders, the best lounge at PHL in the meantime is the Chase Sapphire Lounge in the D/E connector.
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Quick answer
- Status: Open through Oct. 15, 2026, then closed from Oct. 16, 2026 until an expected end-2027 reopening.
- Location: Terminal A-West, near gate A14, after security.
- Who gets in (when open): Amex Platinum, Business Platinum and Centurion cardholders on any airline. Delta Reserve cardholders on Delta flights.
- Guests: $50 per adult and $30 per child aged 2–17, and guests must be on your flight. Two are free after $75,000 in calendar-year spend.
- Best card right now: Chase Sapphire Reserve, for the Sapphire Lounge with two free guests. Platinum holders are down to the Delta Sky Club on Delta flights.
At a glance
| Status | Closed Oct. 16, 2026 to end of 2027 (expected) |
| Location | Terminal A-West, near gate A14 |
| Airside from | All PHL terminals by connector walkways (or shuttle bus) |
| Size / opened | About 6,300 sq ft, opened 2017. Rebuilt lounge: 12,000+ sq ft on two floors |
| Showers | Yes, in the current lounge |
| Food & bar | Chef-curated buffet, signature cocktails, curated wines |
| Entry window | 3 hours before departure, 5 hours on a connection, no arrivals |
| Guest fee | $50 adult, $30 child 2–17, free under 2 |
How to get in
Until Oct. 15, 2026, and again after the reopening:
- Amex Platinum / Business Platinum: The cardholder gets in free with ID and a same-day boarding pass on any airline.
- Centurion card: Free, plus two complimentary guests.
- Delta SkyMiles Reserve: Only on a same-day Delta flight booked with the card, with up to two guests at $50 each. Delta flies from Terminal D, a long walk from A-West.
- Not accepted: Priority Pass, Amex Gold, Green or Delta Platinum, and day passes.
During the closure, Amex says eligible cardmembers can use other PHL lounges in its Global Lounge Collection, subject to each lounge's rules. In practice that means the Delta Sky Club on Delta flights (10 visits a year on Platinum), and the Escape Lounge in Terminal D if it opens as reported.
Guest policy
The Centurion rules in force since July 8, 2026 apply when the lounge is open. Guests must be on the same flight as you and cost $50 per adult and $30 per child aged 2–17, and children under 2 are free. Two guests per visit become free after you spend $75,000 on the card in a calendar year.
What it's like
The current lounge opened in 2017 as Amex's eighth US Centurion. View from the Wing puts it at about 6,300 square feet. That's small by today's standards, and less than a third the size of the roughly 20,000-square-foot Sapphire Lounge across the airport. The Centurion site highlights floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef-curated menu, signature cocktails and wines chosen by sommelier Helen Johannesen. Amex lists showers, Wi-Fi, TVs and flight monitors. Menus rotate, so we don't list dishes.
The rebuild: Amex and the Philadelphia Inquirer (Oct. 9, 2026) say the new lounge will be more than 12,000 square feet over two stories. It will have a Blue Roast by American Express coffee and wellness bar serving espresso, cold brew and smoothies, plus work by local artists. View from the Wing reported that the expansion takes over the British Airways Galleries lounge space on the level below. Amex hasn't confirmed that detail.
Crowds: The lounge's small size was the main complaint before the closure. When it filled up, Amex used the Amex-app digital waitlist, where you join from the checkpoint and check in within 10 minutes of being called (per AwardWallet). Expect the same system when it reopens.
Getting there
When it reopens, it will be in Terminal A-West near gate A14, after security. All PHL terminals (A through F) are linked airside by walkways, and the Centurion site also mentions a shuttle bus. That means flyers on American in B/C or on Delta and United in D can reach it without rescreening. Allow 15–20 minutes from D or F. Check hours in the Amex app once it's back.
Nearby alternatives
These are the lounges to use while the Centurion is closed. See our full PHL lounge guide.
- Chase Sapphire Lounge PHL (D/E connector): The best lounge at PHL right now. Sapphire Reserve gets in with two free guests, then $27 each. It has been Chase cardholders only since Aug. 15, 2026.
- Delta Sky Club (D/E connector): On Delta flights. Platinum gets 10 visits a year, Delta Reserve 15.
- Admirals Clubs (A-West, B/C, F): Citi AAdvantage Executive, Strata Elite passes or $79 day passes on American.
- Escape Lounge (Terminal D): Reported as coming by the end of 2026 for Platinum holders. Confirm it's open before you rely on it.
- Priority Pass: There's no Priority Pass lounge at PHL, only Minute Suites and a spa.
FAQ
When does the Centurion Lounge at PHL close, and when does it reopen? It closes on Oct. 16, 2026, according to Amex's lounge page. Amex expects it to reopen by the end of 2027. It hasn't given a month.
What will the new PHL Centurion Lounge be like? More than 12,000 square feet over two floors, about double the current size. It will add a Blue Roast coffee and wellness bar and local artwork.
Where can Amex Platinum holders go at PHL during the closure? The Delta Sky Club on Delta flights (10 visits a year), and the Terminal D Escape Lounge once it opens. There's no Priority Pass lounge at PHL, and the Chase Sapphire Lounge is Chase-only.
Can I still use the PHL Centurion Lounge before Oct. 16? Yes. Normal Centurion rules apply through Oct. 15, 2026: entry within 3 hours of departure, and $50 guests who must be on your flight.
Is the Chase Sapphire Lounge at PHL a good substitute? For Sapphire Reserve holders, yes. It's about 20,000 square feet, has showers, and admits two guests free.
Related guides
- PHL airport lounges
- Chase Sapphire Lounge PHL
- Centurion Lounge locations
- Amex Platinum guide
- Chase Sapphire Reserve guide
Lounge access rules, guest policies and locations change. Always confirm current details with the airline, lounge operator or card issuer before you travel.
