“We’re rehabilitating it over three years. Package one was completed in 2023, and package two has just started and is expected to take about two months. Next year, we’ll tackle package three,” he explains. Additionally, a creek and culvert project has been successfully completed. “We relocated a creek that goes through the airport and installed a concrete culvert with a flap gate,” Brewer shares. This innovation improves water flow and enhances security by preventing deer from entering the airport grounds.“The gate is effective because it’s too heavy for the deer to lift, ensuring they can’t get onto the airport,” he adds. Another significant development is the forthcoming air traffic control tower. “We’re getting closer to finalizing a deal with the FAA for a new tower,” Brewer says. The new tower will be about 50 feet taller than the current one and fully modernized. “We’re hoping to break ground on that later this year,” he mentions, noting that controllers will benefit from improved airport visibility. Security upgrades are also on the agenda. “Later restaurant, its location within Philadelphia offers plenty of dining options nearby.“There are restaurants within a mile you can walk to, and courtesy cars or rental cars are available for those who prefer to drive. There’s a wide variety of eating establishments and convenience stores close by,” Brewer mentions. There’s potential for a dining facility to return to the airport.“Recently, someone expressed interest in opening a diner serving breakfast and lunch. It’s in the early stages, but it would be neat. It would benefit all the users here during the day so they wouldn’t necessarily have to leave the airport,” Brewer adds, hinting at exciting developments on the horizon. INFRASTRUCTURE AND UPGRADES Northeast Philadelphia Airport is continuously evolving to enhance safety and efficiency. This commitment to improvement is evident in several major projects undertaken recently. “In 2023, we started the rehabilitation of our taxiway, Lima,” Brewer notes. This extensive project involves a 5,000-foot-long taxiway parallel to runway 624. 177 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 06 NORTHEAST PHI LADELPHIA AIRPORT
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