SECTION 4-AIRFIELD VEHICLE OPERATIONS - AIPLICABILITY - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Sep 18, 2026

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SECTION 4 details rules governing Airfield Vehicle Operations for people required to drive on the Airport Air Operations Area (AOA) or temporarily authorized to do so for operational needs. It defines who may operate vehicles, authorization limits by Movement vs. Non-Movement areas, work-hour restrictions, and required proof of authorization through appropriate PHL ID badges and valid state driver’s licenses. It also outlines employer responsibilities and driver application, licensing, badge display, and training/certification requirements, including exam and retesting procedures.

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SECTION 4-AIRFIELD VEHICLE OPERATIONS

A. APPLICABILITY

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 4-AIRFIELD VEHICLE OPERATIONS A. APPLICABILITY The following regulations provide guidelines to individuals whose job duties require that they operate vehicles on the Air Operations Area (AOA) or any other restricted area at the Airport or who are temporarily authorized to operate a vehicle on the AOA based on an operational need. B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Authorized Vehicle Operators. No person shall operate a Motor Vehicle on the AOA unless: a. He/she has successfully completed the Airport’s Non-Movement Area or Movement Area Driver’s Training Program and is in possession of an appropriately annotated PHL ID Badge (with a green “D” driver designation indicating authorization to operate a vehicle on the NonMovement Area or an orange “D” driver designation indicating authorization to operate a vehicle on the Movement Area) or is escorted by an individual who meets the foregoing badging requirements; and b. He/she is in possession of a valid state driver’s license at all times while operating a vehicle in the AOA. 2. Air Operations Area. The AOA, which includes the runways, taxiways and vehicle service roads, is divided into two main areas, a Movement Area and a Non-Movement Area: a. The Movement Area is generally defined as all runways and taxiwaysand is controlled by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) . Only vehicles that have been specifically authorized by Airport Operations and that have two-way communications with the FAA ATCT are permitted to operate in the Movement Area. b. The Non-Movement Area is generally defined as vehicle service roadways, Aircraft parking areas and Apron areas and is not controlled by the FAA. 3. Authorization Limited to Work Areas during Work Hours. Employees are only authorized to operate vehicles in work related areas on the Movement or Non-Movement Areas during their work hours. 4. Proof of Driver Authorization Required. A vehicle Operator must prove his/her authority to operate a Motor Vehicle on the AOA by visibly displaying his/her valid PHL ID Badge with the appropriate driver authorization designation at waist level or above, prominently displayed and readily visible on his/her outer clothing. If the Operator fails to produce the above when challenged, he/she may not be permitted to continue operating the Motor Vehicle on the AOA and a Violation will be issued. 5. Employer Responsibilities. Employers who obtain authorization to operate vehicles within the AOA are responsible for ensuring that: a. Their employees have successfully completed PHL’s Movement Area or Non-Movement Area Driver’s Training Program (based on their job duties) and have obtained an appropriately annotated PHL ID Badge (with a green “D” icon indicating authorization to operate a vehicle in the Non-Movement Area or an orange “D” icon indicating authorization to operate a vehicle in the Movement Area) before they are allowed to operate Motor Vehicles in the AOA; and b. Their employees and vendors comply with PHL’s Rules and Regulations. c. Their employees whose PHL ID badges have been suspended due to repeated violations of PHL ‘s Rules and Regulations participate in and complete internal remedial retraining and that said employers have certified to the Division of Aviation (“DOA”) that the required retraining has been completed prior to reinstatement of those violators’ badges. C. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS 1. Application a. Employer Approval and Operational Need Required. An applicant must be approved by his/her employer and have an operational need to operate a vehicle in the AOA before he/she can be authorized to operate a vehicle in the Movement or Non-Movement Area. b. Completion/Signing of PHL Badge Application. The Applicant and his/her employer or employer’s authorized signer must complete the applicable portions of the PHL Badge Application form in accordance with Section 7 of these Rules and Regulations prior to taking PHL’s Movement Area or Non-Movement Area Dr

FAQs

Who is allowed to operate a motor vehicle on the AOA?

Only authorized vehicle operators may drive on the AOA, including those who completed the required driver training and hold an appropriately annotated PHL ID badge or are escorted by someone who meets the badge requirements, and who possess a valid state driver’s license at all times.

What is the difference between the Movement Area and the Non-Movement Area?

The Movement Area includes runways and taxiways and is controlled by the FAA, allowing only specifically authorized vehicles with two-way communications with the FAA ATCT. The Non-Movement Area includes service roads, aircraft parking, and apron areas and is not controlled by the FAA.

What proof must a driver show to demonstrate authorization?

A vehicle operator must visibly display a valid PHL ID badge with the appropriate authorization designation at waist level or above, prominently and readily visible. If the operator cannot produce the badge when challenged, they may be prevented from continuing and a violation may be issued.

Sep 18, 2026

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