Airport Operations Officer Supervisor Jeremiah Hall was recognized in the “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” category of Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) second round of the Employee Recognition Program. This distinction acknowledges employees who create a positive experience for guests through service and delivery while collaborating with other organizations.        

Taxiways are a critical airport infrastructure component that allow for efficient operations and help to avoid delays. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) maintains nearly 60 taxiways throughout the airfield, which allow aircraft movements to and from four runways.

Each time planes land on the airfield, the wheels leave rubber and skid on the runway surface. Over time, the rubber creates a buildup, eventually filling grooves that drain water from the runway, which is unsafe if not removed. According to research by government entities including NASA, the FAA and United States Air Force, not removing rubber from runway surfaces may lead to hydroplaning and poor braking performance from aircraft. 

Airport Operations Superintendent John Glass was recognized in the “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” category of Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) second round of the Employee Recognition Program. This distinction acknowledges employees who create a positive experience for guests through service and delivery while collaborating with other organizations.       

This week, PHL is counting down the days to 2022 by highlighting some of the top stories around the airport in 2021.

We kick off the countdown with a look back at Jawnbot, PHL's food delivery robot.

Next up for 2021, is a look back at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) runway renovation project.

Making a list and checking it twice pertains to more than gift giving. Passengers planning to fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) this holiday season need to start preparing—and checking items off—their travel lists now to stay ahead of the holiday hustle and bustle. Planning to arrive at least three hours before boarding time and making arrangements to avoid parking onsite should be at the top of PHL passengers' lists.    

As an airport, we’re constantly challenging our team to provide a better, more hospitable traveling experience for every guest arriving or departing through PHL. To do that, we must understand our passengers’ expectations and decide as an airport-wide team the best way to meet and exceed those expectations. The PHL Passenger Assistance team has long played an important role in these efforts, especially for our arriving international travelers. Established in 1992, the program will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year.

The federal government has announced Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding awards for fiscal year 2022.  The City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation is slated to receive $30,721,947 for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and $763,000 for Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) from this new law.  

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is one of a few airports in America that continues to utilize its Passenger Transfer Vehicles (PTVs). The vehicles, also known as “Plane Mates” or “mobile lounges,” were designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1960s.