Development of a Guidebook for Managing Small Airports (2009) / Chapter Skim
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ACRP Web-Only Document 5: Development of a Guidebook for Managing Small Airports CHAPTER 4 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Conclusions Based on the results of the literature review and the survey of airport managers, the research team reached a number of conclusions regarding the state of practice for managing small airports and the topics and information to be included in the guidebook. The research team's primary conclusions are discussed below.
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ACRP Web-Only Document 5: Development of a Guidebook for Managing Small Airports A majority of small airports operate on miniscule budgets. This situation necessitates maximizing every dollar allocated to the airport.
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ACRP Web-Only Document 5: Development of a Guidebook for Managing Small Airports • Fiscal Responsibility: Fiscal responsibility is a critical component of airport administration involving the budgeting and expenditure of public and private funds. • Legal Responsibility: Airport owners are responsible for complying with local laws and ordinances, as well as applicable state and federal regulations.
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ACRP Web-Only Document 5: Development of a Guidebook for Managing Small Airports Additional Recommendations The process of developing the Guidebook, particularly the survey of airport managers and the industry review, reinforced something the research team has long known: Managers of small airports possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise often gleamed from years of experience. Thus, perhaps the best source of information for the manager of a small airport is another manager of a small airport.
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ACRP Web-Only Document 5: Development of a Guidebook for Managing Small Airports 17 Airport Economic Impact Methods and Models, published in 2008, addresses this research area but believes that given the importance of the topic additional research is warranted. Many airport mangers indicated that they would like more information about rates and charges.
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