Pole lighting · 2026
Terminal A-East Ramp Lighting
Philadelphia, PA · near Philadelphia Intl (0.4 mi)
What this outcome means
The FAA sent the case back to the filer rather than issuing a determination. This is the most common non-clean outcome and usually means something has to change or be supplied before the study can finish — not that the project was refused.
The proposal, in the filer's words
"This project is Phase 2 of the Ramp Lighting Project for Terminals A-East and E at the Philadelphia International Airport. This project comprises upgrades to ramp lighting for Terminals A-East and E. Major construction components of the project include: demolition of existing building-mounted roof-mounted and ground-mounted lights; excavation and construction of light foundations; erection of light poles and fixtures; cabling and conduit installation from fixtures to airport substations; and concrete slab construction. This submission applies to the light poles that will be installed around Terminal A-East. This 7460-1 form applies to the three points closest to Runway 9L-27R (labeled as Points 4 5 and 6 on the attached supporting documentation). The coordinates entered into the OE/AAA system for this 7460 form is for the point closest to Runway 9L-27L (labeled as Point 5 on the attached supporting documentation). Coordinates for the other two points are listed on the are contained in the attached supporting documentation. The three points in this 7460 submission pertain to the proposed permanent light pole locations.\n\nThere will be a temporary crane applicable to this project that will be submitted separately as well as separate submissions for the Terminal E work."
Filing details
- Case number (ASN)
- 2026-AEA-803-NRA
- Structure
- Terminal A-East Ramp Lighting
- Type
- Pole / lighting
- Category
- Pole lighting
- Height above ground
- 67 ft
- Height above sea level
- 76 ft
- Site elevation
- 9 ft
- Notice of
- New Construction
- Duration
- Permanent
- Marking & lighting
- Red lights and flags
Timeline
- Filed
- March 6, 2026
- Determined
- July 30, 2026
- Determination expires
- January 30, 2028
A determination that lapses before the structure is built has to be re-filed. The FAA does not send a reminder.
Who filed it
- Sponsor
- City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation
- Representative
- CITY OF Philadelphia
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Location
- Coordinates
- 39.873256, -75.247458
- Degrees / minutes / seconds
- 39°52'23.7"N 75°14'50.8"W
- County
- Delaware
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About this record
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