The $1 trillion federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on November 5 and signed by President Biden on November 15, provides $25 billion for airports.

"On behalf of airports across the country, I want to thank the stakeholders that supported this vital investment in our nation’s airports," said Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) CEO Chellie Cameron. "The bill makes a much-needed down payment to upgrade aging facilities and make necessary terminal, runway and access improvements." 

Earlier this year, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) began the process of installing an air cleaning technology known as Bipolar Ionization (BI) in response to the airport’s new cleaning protocol implemented to remedy passenger and employee concerns about COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether you love airports or sometimes feel a little stressed when you fly, PHL airport’s growing team of therapy dogs is here to make your experience even better or soothe your nerves.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will advance its extensive cargo development program using a portion of its Economy Parking Lot as operational space for business partners requiring airside access. In June, PHL released its Cargo Expansion Strategy, which includes plans to expand the airport’s air cargo facility footprint by 136 acres

City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation Deputy Director of Aviation, Capital Development Api Appulingam accepted the 2021 Philadelphia Aviation Project Award at the March of Dimes Annual Transportation, Building and Construction awards luncheon on November 3.

Have you ever looked at the large, gray rectangular boxes on the roof of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and wondered what they are and what they do? These units are called air handlers and they have the essential function of circulating air evenly throughout the airport. There are more than 700 air handlers airport-wide that provide PHL with warm or cold air, depending on the time of year.    

In partnership with the City of Philadelphia’s Minority Enterprise Development Week (MEDWeek), Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hosted its 9th Annual PHL Business Opportunity Forum, where small and diverse businesses in the Philadelphia region gathered to understand the dynamics of doing business at the airport, hear about anticipated opportunities, and network with leadership and other contractors. PHL hosted approximately 300 attendees, with the aim of connecting them to resources and airport opportunities that can help their firms grow.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) passengers seeking a Caribbean or Mexican getaway have 16 nonstop year-round and seasonal options: