| Over the next few years, Philadelphia
International Airport (PHL) is anticipated to grow at least 3.8% in passenger
volume and 4.6% in cargo volume per year. In order to accommodate the demands
presented by such sharp upward trends in air traffic volume, a consultant team,
hired by the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, is preparing a Master
Plan and Environmental Study.
The PHL Master Plan includes strategies and
timelines for airport improvements over a span of 20 years. The Master Plan
also provides for thorough studies on the airport's efficiency and potential
impact of any proposed new development at PHL.
The Master Plan is as much an assessment of
PHL's current capacity as it is a projected outlook on the airport's future
operational demand, expansion needs and potential.
Once the Master Plan's recommendations are
approved by the FAA, the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) developed during the study
will be implemented. The ALP is a graphic depiction of the airport that will
guide the development of airfield, terminal and landside components.
Facts
- PHL is experiencing growth
- PHL historically is the 20th busiest
airport in terms of passengers served.
- PHL airport serves as the principal gateway
for one of the largest metropolitan areas in the US.
- PHL was named "A Best Airport" by The Wall
Street Journal.
- PHL won a national award for Engineering
Excellence
- Runway Capacity Enhancement Video
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