Airports

The Division of Aviation in the Department of Commerce is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Philadelphia International Airport in southwest Philadelphia adjacent to I-95; and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, located 14 miles northeast of Center City, adjacent to U.S. Route 1.

All productions need to be coordinated with the Division of Aviation. Location, service and personnel fees are charged for productions at both City airports. Projects must comply with all federal, state and local security requirements.

At the present time, all terminal space is leased to private carriers and retail operators. Requests for filming at ticket counters, baggage claim areas, on or around non-moving aircraft should be made to the desired carrier. Requests for filming at a retail establishment located in a terminal building should be made to the owner/operator. Information on filming at other spaces in the terminal buildings, including passenger loading areas, frontage roads and parking areas, may be obtained from the Division of Aviation. Please note that peak airport traffic times are 6:30-10:00 A.M. and 4:30-9:30 P.M.

Any filming on the airfield: runways, taxiways, control tower or any other area or activity under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration must be approved by the F.A.A. through the Division of Aviation. Film productions of this nature require ample lead time and a substantially higher amount of insurance - a $5 million policy naming the City of Philadelphia as co-insured or held harmless is standard.

Please contact the Film Office for information on charges for use of space, personnel and/or equipment.