Airport Master Planning in SASP/MASP System

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What is the purpose of integrating local airport master plans with state and metropolitan plans?

To prioritize local airport development over state and metropolitan goals
To harmonize policies and goals among towns, cities, and other political entities (correct)
To dismiss local airport master plans in favor of state and metropolitan plans
To exclusively focus on airport infrastructure development

What is a key consideration in state or metropolitan system planning?

Maximizing airport capacity
Minimizing environmental impact
Only focusing on air transportation needs
Intermodal connections and land use (correct)

What allows public and political entities to provide input on comprehensive planning efforts?

SASP/MASP system planning (correct)
FAA funding allocation
Local airport master planning
State transportation department decision-making

What is a potential benefit of SASP/MASP plans?

Eligibility for FAA funding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should the airport system planning process be consistent with?

State or regional goals for transportation, land use, and the environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the airport system planning process?

To establish a viable, balanced, and integrated system of airports (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of statewide integrated airport systems planning?

To determine the general location and characteristics of new airports (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of planning identifies airport needs for large regional/metropolitan areas?

Regional/metropolitan integrated airport systems planning (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who prepares Airport Master Plans?

Owner/operators of individual airports (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental guiding principle of the planning process?

To develop a safe and efficient airport system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Airport Master Plans?

Detailing specific, long-range plans of individual airports (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which plan incorporates regional/metropolitan airport needs into statewide system plans?

Statewide integrated airport systems planning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of projects does the NPIAS primarily focus on?

Projects eligible for federal funding through the AIP (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of metropolitan aviation system plans?

Addressing airport capacity and intermodal access (D) Signup and view all the answers

What informs the FAA's Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP)?

The Airport Master Plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a state aviation system plan?

To maximize return on investment for public and airport funds (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame considered in an Airport Master Plan?

20 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is planning a critical component of airport management?

It involves large sums of money and long-term binding agreements (A) Signup and view all the answers