Spring and summer storms can make for long days for travelers and airport staff due to delayed, cancelled and diverted flights. On a recent stormy evening, PHL welcomed more than 20 planes that were headed to the New York City area but were forced to make weather-related stops before reaching their destinations.
Assisting Airlines and Airports in Stormy Weather: How PHL Accommodates Diverted Flights
PHL Welcomes American Airlines’ New Nonstop Service to Kingston, Jamaica
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) passengers seeking a Caribbean getaway this fall will have another option beginning November 4, when American Airlines launches its nonstop service between PHL and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica.
PHL Celebrates Construction of Aircraft Parking Apron
Representatives from the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Aviation and elected officials celebrated the construction of Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) new Remain Overnight (RON) aircraft parking apron at a groundbreaking on July 14.
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Working to Keep PHL's Airfield Safe
Debris on an airfield’s runways, taxiways and ramp areas poses safety hazards to individuals, aircraft and other equipment and can lead to accidents. To mitigate the hazards caused by foreign objects, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires airports to have a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management Plan.
Welcome Back! Delta Sky Club at PHL Reopens
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the temporary closure of clubs and lounges at PHL. The Delta Sky Club, located in the D/E link, is the most recent of these facilities to reopen its doors to PHL guests.
Operations Superintendent Remembers 9-11 at PHL
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, Airport Operations Superintendent John Glass was sitting in his office at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) looking over inspection reports, construction activities, and a variety of daily operations-related matters that are routine at an airport. The day seemed set up to be an ordinary one for Glass who was then responsible for overseeing the day to day operations at PHL.
Eastwick Community Garden: PHL's Land and Neighbors' Work Bring a Taste of the Farm to the City
One might not envision a garden when thinking about the airport, but more than seven-and-a-half acres (7.64 to be exact) of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) land at Bartram and Island Avenues in Southwest Philadelphia has served as the Eastwick Community Garden since the 1970s. The site is governed by the Eastwick Community Garden Association, which is comprised of local gardeners and board members.