American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West)
Philadelphia International · Philadelphia
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of three lounges in Terminal A-West, and the lowest-rated of them. A hub club with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 250, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours are 5 AM – 10 PM daily. It opened in 2025. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Cards that get you in: AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, Strata Elite.
Entry and guest policy
Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required.
Location & opening hours
Philadelphia International · Terminal A-West · Near gate A15
Terminal A-West, on the mezzanine between gates A15 and A16, sharing an entrance area with the Flagship Lounge; take the elevator or escalator up from the concourse level. Airside.
- Opening hours
- 5 AM – 10 PM daily
- Local time · America/New York
- Lounge history
Opened 2025
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
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Quick answers
Who can get into American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) lists access through Admirals Club and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Members: immediate family or up to 2 guests (Single memberships: no guests). Business/first on a qualifying international itinerary: 1 guest. Day passes sold; a same-day AA or oneworld ticket is required. Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
What are the opening hours of American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) is open 5 AM – 10 PM daily (local time, America/New York). Lounge Frog last checked this in October 2026.
Where is American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West)?
American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) is in Terminal A-West at Philadelphia International (PHL), near gate A15. Terminal A-West, on the mezzanine between gates A15 and A16, sharing an entrance area with the Flagship Lounge; take the elevator or escalator up from the concourse level. Airside.
Does American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) have showers and a bar?
American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 250.
How good is American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West)?
Lounge Frog rates American Airlines Admirals Club (A-West) 4.6 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Terminal A-West
2 more at PHL. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
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