AuthorPPA Staff

Are you part of the growing trend of electric vehicle (EVs) owners? Well, buckle up because we’ve got some great news for you! If you’re flying out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), you can now charge up your EV for free while you’re away.

Here’s the deal: In late 2015, we took the initiative to install seven EV charging stations at PHL. With each station capable of charging two vehicles, that’s a total of 14 EVs that can get a boost while you’re parked during your trip. Best part? It won’t cost you a dime to use these charging stations. Just keep in mind that regular parking rates still apply. Check out the locations below to plan your charge:

• Garage C, Level 1: 2 charging stations
• Garage D, Level 1: 2 charging stations
• Economy Lot, Near Toll Booths: 3 charging stations

These charging stations are managed and operated by ChargePoint, the largest EV charging network in the world. Plus, their mobile app makes finding available charging stations and their exact locations a breeze.

So, if you’re part of the growing group of EV owners and love to travel, PHL has got your back. Have any questions? Reach out to our airport customer service team at 215-683-9840 or shoot us an email at [email protected]. You can also connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook for more information!

Being a gracious host extends beyond providing warm hospitality; it encompasses ensuring your guests’ entire experience is seamless from when they arrive to when they depart. One often overlooked aspect of hosting is ensuring your guests can easily find parking. 

Luckily, you can alleviate any parking angst your out-of-town guests might have by taking advantage of our temporary parking permits and day passes, which can simplify the process for hosts and guests alike.

Let’s Get To It:

Day Passes:

• Day passes consist of a single booklet of five parking passes for $35.
• Residents can purchase a maximum of two booklets and then wait 60 days before buying another.
• Proof of residence is required.
• To use the pass, scratch off the month and date on which the pass will be used, and write the visitor’s license plate number in the box provided on the pass. Then, hang the pass on the rearview mirror. You can download the day pass application below:

Temporary Parking Permits: Effective Thursday, August 1st, 2024

In accordance with City Ordinance 240335 § 12-2708, the Philadelphia Parking Authority  implemented the following updates to our temporary parking permit process:

Temporary Parking Permit Durations and Fees:

The Parking Authority may issue temporary parking permits for the following durations and fees:

One (1) day: $7.00
Fifteen (15) days: $75.00
Thirty (30) days: $150.00
Sixty (60) days: $300.00

Temporary parking permits are valid for one calendar day and limited to sixty (60) permits per year per household.

Temporary permits are also available online through the customer service portal linked below and in person at our permit office, located at 35 N 8th St.

(PHILADELPHIA) – In response to the end of the snow emergency, the PPA will begin enforcing all parking regulations – including meters, kiosks and time zones – beginning at 7 AM tomorrow – Saturday, January 20, 2024. Safety violations will continue to be enforced immediately as they were during the snow emergency. Towing and impoundment of illegally parked vehicles will resume as well at 7:00 AM tomorrow.
 
Additionally, the $5.00 snow emergency rate for center city PPA garages will end tonight at 7:00 PM. Any vehicle entering after 7:00 PM tonight will be charged the normal rate when they exit the garage.

PPA garages and lots at Philadelphia International Airport are open 24 hours a day and are readily accessible with cleared roads and spaces.