15-Nov-2019 9:46 AM
Philadelphia International Airport completes USD200m runway 27L extension project
Philadelphia International Airport completed (14-Nov-2019) the USD200 million extension of runway 27L. The five year project included a 1500ft extension to the runway and the construction of several new taxiways. Philadelphia Airport CEO Chellie Cameron stated "the extended runway and added airfield space" will grant the airport "more flexibility in accommodating the newer fleet of aircraft" that are being operated on "international routes to Asia and beyond". The project was funded through a combination of federal and state grants and passenger facility charges. [more - original PR]