Philadelphia International Airport - Current Airport Improvement Activity

Current Airport Improvement Activity

Current development at the airport includes a new multi-level building which will connect Terminals D and E, a 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2) addition to the Terminal E concourse, a 9,000 sq ft (840 m2) connector building between Baggage Claims D and E, renovations to interior areas of the two terminals and the adjacent heating and cooling facility.

Phases 1A and 1B involved a new multi-level building connecting Terminals D and E. The first level houses a new baggage make-up area and will replaces the existing areas in each terminal. This area also contains an Explosive Detection System (EDS), to be operated by the TSA as part of an in-line baggage screening system. Level two houses a 14-lane passenger security screening area serving both terminals, and the third level houses Division of Aviation offices and with space for an airline club. The Phase 1A entailed site work, constructing building foundations, utility relocation and structural steel placement for the connector building. Work on Phase IB commenced in July 2007 with the completed building opening in February 2010.

Modifications within existing D and E buildings included 23 additional ticket counter positions with expanded areas for queuing and public circulation, new concessions and other tenant spaces. The Terminal E Concourse was expanded with the construction of a 2-level addition at the end of the concourse. Airline Operations space are at ground level while the second level provides hold rooms, passenger amenities and space for three new gates and four relocated gates. The bag claim buildings for Terminals D & E are connected with a one story addition that contains two additional baggage carousels.