Philadelphia International Airport

AIRPORT CONTACT

Information updated by the airport 5/2008

ELEVATION: 38ft.

RUNWAY INFORMATION
Orientation	Length (ft)	Displaced Threshold (ft)	Glide Slope(deg)	Width (ft)
9L/27R	9500	-	-	150
9R/27L	10506	-	-	200
17/35	5460	-	-	150
08/26	5000	-	-	150

Link to FAA Airport Diagram Website

NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES

Departure Headings The following departure headings are applicable for noise abatement purposes:
Runway 9L/9R/17/35	Fly runway heading
Runway 27L	Turn left 255 degrees when able, follow Delaware River until 3000' MSL before initaiting turn
Runway 27R	Turn left 240 degrees when able, at I-PDP 3 DME turn right heading 255 degrees, follow Delaware River until 3000' MSL before initiating turn

CONTINUOUS DESCENT ARRIVAL (CDA) - NONE

AIRPORT CURFEWS - NONE

PREFERENTIAL RUNWAYS

Nighttime Operations Between the hours of 2300 and 0600 local, only the following operations should be conducted:
West Operations:	Departure Arrivals	Runways 27L/17 Runways 27L/27R/35
East Operations:	Departures Arrivals	Runways 9L/9R/17 Runways 9R/35

OPERATING QUOTA - NONE

ENGINE RUN-UP RESTRICTIONS

The airport has researched and selected several locations on the airfield, based on aircraft requirements to be facing into the wind, where engine run-ups should be performed. Preferred Locations Taxiway K, near intersection of Taxiway H Taxiway P, near intersection of Taxiway U Alternate Locations Taxiway D, near intersection of Taxiway D4 Taxiway S, west of Taxiway L Taxiway P, near intersection of Taxiway N Taxiway H, near approach of end 27R Taxiway D, near intersection of Taxiway H Taxiway P, near intersection of RW 17/35 Taxiway P, near intersecton of Taxiway T Taxiway P, near intersection of Taxiway Y Taxiway H, near intersection of RW 17/35 All engine run-ups require the prior approval of the Airport Operations Duty Officer, (215) 937-6914 or through the Communications Center (215) 937-6800. The airline must provide the aircraft type, tail number, scheduled time of departure, time for engine run-up to begin and expected completion, and reason for run-up. All run-ups are limited to no more than 20 minutes in duration. During the hours of 2300 and 0600 local, run-ups are restricted, unless failure to conduct the run-up will delay the departure of a scheduled flight.

APU OPERATING RESTRICTIONS - NONE

NOISE BUDGET RESTRICTIONS - NONE

NOISE SURCHARGE - NONE

NOISE MITIGATION/LAND USE PLANNING PROGRAM INFORMATION

Type of Program	Date Implemented	Status
Sound Insulation (Residences and Public Buildings)	2004-2005	Pilot program complete, next phase just started.
Purchase Assurance for Homeowners Located Within the Airport Noise Contours	-	No
Avigation Easements	2004-2006	Yes
Zoning Laws	-	Yes in Tinicum
Real Estate/Property Disclosure Laws	-	None
Acquire Land for Noise Compatibility to date	-	None
Population within each noise contour level relative to aircraft operations	-	See Part 150 at www.phl.org
Airport Noise Contour Overlay Maps	-	See Part 150 at www.phl.org
Total Cost of Noise Mitigation Programs to Date	-	N/A
Source of Noise Mitigation Program Funding for Aircraft Noise	-	2005: AIP grant of $2.4 million for noise mitigation measures for residences within the 65-69 DNL contour

NOISE MONITORING SYSTEM

The Airport has an Airport Noise Monitoring System, whch was installed in 1997. The System collects radar data from the FAA to monitor aircraft flight operations and to ensure compliance with the Airport's Noise Abatement Procedures. Permanent and portable noise monitors are also located in various communities surrounding the Airport to measure aircraft noise levels.

FLIGHT TRACK MONITORING SYSTEM

Yes - see information under Noise Monitoring System

NOISE LEVEL LIMITS - NONE

STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS

Stage 2 airplanes >75,000 lbs are prohibited from operating at airports within the 48 contiguous states.

STAGE 2 PHASEOUT

U.S. Stage 2 Phase out complete as of 12/31/1999 (CFR Part 91.801). Stage 2 airplanes >75,000 lbs are prohibited from operating at airports within the 48 contiguous states.

STAGE 3 RESTRICTIONS - NONE