PHL Airport East Airfield Rehabilitation

The East Airfield Rehabilitation at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) included several work areas totaling 1,192,500 SF of pavement. The primary focus of this project was to restore airfield pavements to 20-year serviceability and to eliminate structural deficiencies.

JMT began by performing studies that identified various alternate pavement materials and pavement sections for rehabilitation. All pavements on this project were identified in PHL’s pavement management system update as requiring reconstruction, strengthening, or rehabilitation.

The final design phase services involved pavement evaluation and design, horizontal and vertical geometric design, construction phasing, construction specifications, and construction estimates.

JMT staff then performed construction management and inspection services including project management, daily inspection, scheduling services, and laboratory and on-site quality assurance testing, all in accordance with FAA criteria. JMT conducted the weekly progress meetings and performed the extensive stakeholder coordination necessary for closing active runway, taxiway, and apron areas.

The East Airfield project was completed ahead of schedule, and under the construction budget. Two keys to the schedule completion were planning non-paving activities for an early start, then fast-tracking design assignments. Close coordination with Department of Aviation Engineering and Airport Operations teams made for a stronger team and efficient outcome.