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Philadelphia Airport Sets Record with 1,200-Foot Cheesesteak Line

3/25/2026

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On March 24, 2026, Philadelphia International Airport set a Guinness World Record for a 1,200-foot cheesesteak line.
Over 100 volunteers built it using 990 pounds of steak and 225 pounds of cheese sauce.
Michael Empric of Guinness World Records confirmed the record.
Many cheesesteaks were donated to TSA workers affected by a government shutdown.
Dana Krawchuk, PHL's marketing manager, said the airport's cheesesteak hub could impact visitors.

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Story summary

On March 24, 2026, Philadelphia International Airport set a Guinness World Record for a 1,200-foot cheesesteak line.
Over 100 volunteers built it using 990 pounds of steak and 225 pounds of cheese sauce.
Michael Empric of Guinness World Records confirmed the record.
Many cheesesteaks were donated to TSA workers affected by a government shutdown.
Dana Krawchuk, PHL's marketing manager, said the airport's cheesesteak hub could impact visitors.