Conduct state/region system study

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $225,000 Project Grant to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission on August 7, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to conduct a regional airport system plan study for the Delaware Valley area. The project, with an ultimate completion date of August 6, 2029, will develop a comprehensive Delaware Valley Regional Airport System Plan that examines the airport infrastructure and planning needs associated with airports serving the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania metropolitan region. This planning initiative will provide critical analysis and recommendations to support the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure development.

As a regional planning organization with demonstrated expertise in federal transportation and infrastructure grant management, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission will deliver a system-wide planning study that evaluates regional airport capacity, modernization opportunities, and coordination strategies across the Philadelphia airport system. The four-year project timeline accommodates detailed analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of actionable recommendations to guide future airport infrastructure investment and regional aviation system improvements in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts a new delaware valley regional airport system plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with philadelphia, pennsylvania.