Thousands of Navy and Marine Corps veterans, personnel, and their families are expected to visit Philadelphia from October 9-November 11 for Homecoming 250, a celebration marking the 250th anniversaries of the founding of the Navy and Marine Corps. On October 8, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) hosted a kick-off celebration to welcome those flying through PHL for the Homecoming 250 festivities and to recognize airport employees who served in the military.
PHL Welcomes Homecoming 250
“Navigating Toward Success” - 13th Annual Business Opportunity Forum at PHL
On October 3, 2025, the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation held its 13th Annual Business Opportunity Forum.
PHL Concludes Third Airport Concessions Academy
On September 24, the Philadelphia Airport Concessions Academy concluded the last of five total modules of the third concession academy. Twenty-seven individuals representing twenty-three businesses participated in the process of learning how to become a concessionaire at PHL.
EPEX 2025: PHL’s Emergency Response Put to Test
Up, Up and Away Takes Flight at PHL
Department of Aviation Holds Second State of the Airport: “Celebrating Wins, Embracing the Future”
October 2025 Newsletter
PHL Unveils New Exit Lanes
On August 6, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) opened a new exit lane system at Terminal D, the first in the airport’s upgraded unmanned exit lane system project. The project received a $600,000 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development.
PHL Announces Garage C Construction Project
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is beginning construction on the Terminal C Parking Garage. Construction will be conducted in phases to provide as minimal disruption to passengers as possible. The project is starting on the garage’s roof, affecting approximately 350 parking spots. Levels in the 1,800-spot garage will close as renovations progress and will reopen as work is completed. The project will be completed in fall 2026.
Another Successful 5K Takes Off on Runway 8-26
It’s one of the most anticipated events at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — the annual 5K on the Runway. More than 400 runners and walkers turned out for the eighth 5K, which “took off” from runway 8-26 on September 6.