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2022 A I R P O R T C O O P E R A T I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M ACRP RESEARCH REPORT 244 Research sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration Subscriber Categories Aviation ⢠Administration and Management ⢠Policy Advancing the Practice of State Aviation System Planning Regan Schnug Pam Keidel-Adams a n d Georgia Twyerould Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Columbus, OH i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h Sarah Arnold Summer Marr Marr Arnold Planning, LLC Cincinnati, OH Glen Weisbrod Steven Landau EBP Boston, MA Christopher Willenborg Airport Solutions Group, LLC Burlington, MA Ed Young Aerospace Center for Excellence Lakeland, FL
AIRPORT COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM Airports are vital national resources. They serve a key role in transpor- tation of people and goods and in regional, national, and international commerce. They are where the nationâs aviation system connects with other modes of transportation and where federal responsibility for man- aging and regulating air traffic operations intersects with the role of state and local governments that own and operate most airports. Research is necessary to solve common operating problems, to adapt appropriate new technologies from other industries, and to introduce innovations into the airport industry. The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) serves as one of the principal means by which the airport industry can develop innovative near-term solutions to meet demands placed on it. The need for ACRP was identified in TRB Special Report 272: Airport Research Needs: Cooperative Solutions in 2003, based on a study spon- sored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ACRP carries out applied research on problems that are shared by airport operating agen- cies and not being adequately addressed by existing federal research pro- grams. ACRP is modeled after the successful National Cooperative High- way Research Program (NCHRP) and Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP). ACRP undertakes research and other technical activi- ties in various airport subject areas, including design, construction, legal, maintenance, operations, safety, policy, planning, human resources, and administration. ACRP provides a forum where airport operators can cooperatively address common operational problems. ACRP was authorized in December 2003 as part of the Vision 100â Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act. The primary participants in the ACRP are (1) an independent governing board, the ACRP Oversight Committee (AOC), appointed by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation with representation from airport operating agencies, other stakeholders, and relevant industry organizations such as the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), the American Associa- tion of Airport Executives (AAAE), the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), Airlines for America (A4A), and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) as vital links to the airport community; (2) TRB as program manager and secretariat for the governing board; and (3) the FAA as program sponsor. In October 2005, the FAA executed a contract with the National Academy of Sciences formally initiating the program. ACRP benefits from the cooperation and participation of airport professionals, air carriers, shippers, state and local government officials, equipment and service suppliers, other airport users, and research organi- zations. Each of these participants has different interests and responsibili- ties, and each is an integral part of this cooperative research effort. Research problem statements for ACRP are solicited periodically but may be submitted to TRB by anyone at any time. It is the responsibility of the AOC to formulate the research program by identifying the highest priority projects and defining funding levels and expected products. Once selected, each ACRP project is assigned to an expert panel appointed by TRB. Panels include experienced practitioners and research specialists; heavy emphasis is placed on including airport professionals, the intended users of the research products. The panels prepare project statements (requests for proposals), select contractors, and provide technical guidance and counsel throughout the life of the project. The process for developing research problem statements and selecting research agencies has been used by TRB in managing coop- erative research programs since 1962. As in other TRB activities, ACRP project panels serve voluntarily without compensation. Primary emphasis is placed on disseminating ACRP results to the intended users of the research: airport operating agencies, service pro- viders, and academic institutions. ACRP produces a series of research reports for use by airport operators, local agencies, the FAA, and other interested parties; industry associations may arrange for workshops, training aids, field visits, webinars, and other activities to ensure that results are implemented by airport industry practitioners. 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C O O P E R A T I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M S AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Christopher Willenborg is now with Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, Westfield, MA, and Ed Young is now with Jetlaw, LLC, Washington, DC. CRP STAFF FOR ACRP RESEARCH REPORT 244 Christopher J. Hedges, Director, Cooperative Research Programs Waseem Dekelbab, Deputy Director, Cooperative Research Programs Marci A. Greenberger, Manager, Airport Cooperative Research Program Matthew J. Griffin, Senior Program Officer Brittany Summerlin-Azeez, Program Coordinator Natalie Barnes, Director of Publications Heather DiAngelis, Associate Director of Publications Janet M. McNaughton, Senior Editor ACRP PROJECT 01-36 PANEL Field of Administration Mike Fronapfel, Centennial Airport, Englewood, CO Cassandra B. Isackson, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, MN Amy Ludwig, Missouri Department of Transportation, Jefferson City, MO Mihir P. Shah, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Marietta, GA Chad A. Willis, Pittsburgh International Airport/Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh, PA Christina Nutting, FAA Liaison Jared Raymond, FAA Liaison Christine L. Gerencher, TRB Liaison Thomas M. Palmerlee, TRB Liaison
ACRP Research Report 244 provides stakeholders engaged in the development of a state aviation system plan (SASP) a guide for developing and implementing a thorough and practical SASP. A diverse group of stakeholders, including airport managers and staff, tenants, local community members and leaders, state aviation agency staff, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) staff, all have an interest in the local and state airport system. FAA Advisory Circular 150/5070-7, Change 1, The Airport System Planning Process, outlines the basic elements of a system plan, yet it does not address specific components that may be unique to individual states. While the advisory circular provides a good base from which to work, research was needed to guide practitioners on how system plans can better reflect emerging trends, optimize increasingly limited resources, identify roles and responsibilities in managing state aviation systems, and scope system plans that meet the unique needs of each state. The research was led by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., with support from the Airport Solutions Group, Marr Arnold Planning, EBP, and the Aerospace Center for Excellence. This report will serve as a guide for stakeholders and includes a variety of supplemental material in appendices, including administrative resources, stakeholder engagement resources, and case studies. F O R E W O R D By Matthew J. Griffin Staff Officer Transportation Research Board
1 Summary 5 Chapter 1 Scoping System Plans 5 1.1 Understanding Your Stateâs Needs First 11 1.2 Understanding Federal and Other Guidance for Development 14 1.3 Understanding Your Budget 17 1.4 Developing Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals 21 1.5 Finalizing Scope, Budget, and Project Schedule 23 Chapter 2 Developing System Plans 24 2.1 Engaging Stakeholders 26 2.2 Setting Goals and Objectives 29 2.3 Conducting a System Inventory 32 2.4 Classifying Airports 34 2.5 Exploring Aviation Issues 35 2.6 Forecasting Aviation Activity 39 2.7 Determining System Performance 41 2.8 Identifying System Needs 42 2.9 Recommending and Prioritizing Projects 46 2.10 Examining System Alternatives 47 2.11 Creating Deliverables 51 Chapter 3 Implementing System Plans 51 3.1 Rolling Out to Stakeholders and Decision-Makers 52 3.2 Integrating with Other Plans 54 3.3 Continuous Planning Efforts 57 Chapter 4 Conclusion 58 Acronyms 60 References A-1 Appendix A Administrative Resources B-1 Appendix B Stakeholder Engagement Resources C-1 Appendix C Content Resources D-1 Appendix D Deliverable Resources E-1 Appendix E Case Studies F-1 Appendix F Supplemental Information for Aviation Economic Impact Studies C O N T E N T S
