Airport IT: The Unseen City Beneath the Runway

Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman · November 27, 2025 · Listen to Original Episode →

Original Title: The Digital Runway: IT at the Philadelphia Airport with Camille Tomlin

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Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Organizations & Institutions

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - Camille Tomlin is the VP of IT Systems and Infrastructure at this airport, which serves as an example of a "mini-city" with extensive IT needs.
American Airlines - Mentioned as a hub airline at Philadelphia International Airport, managing a large portion of its terminals.
AeroMexico - The newest airline onboarded at PHL, flying direct from PHL to Mexico City.
Airport Council International (ACI) - An international convention for airport professionals, where industry leaders discuss common struggles and best practices.
Free Library of Philadelphia - Camille Tomlin previously worked here for almost 15 years, gaining experience in public service technology.
Drexel University (DU) - Camille Tomlin's alma mater, where she participated in a co-op program that exposed her to different areas of technology.
Post Office - Mentioned as an example of a public service agency, similar to an airport, that prioritizes service over profit.

People Mentioned

Johnny Marler - Mentioned in the sponsor read as someone who asked about screen sharing solutions.
Neo (from The Matrix) - Referenced as an example of quickly acquiring knowledge, like downloading skills.

Websites & Online Resources

Airport's official website - Recommended for checking the correct SSID for public Wi-Fi to avoid malicious networks.