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Aviation Demand Forecasting

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What is the primary purpose of forecasting future levels of aviation activity in airport planning?

To decreaseAirport capacity

To reduce aviation activity

To increase air traffic control

To determine the need for new or expanded facilities (correct)

What is the official FAA forecast of aviation activity for U.S. airports?

Airport Development Forecast

Aviation System Plan

Terminal Area Forecast (correct)

Regional Aviation Forecast

What is a characteristic of accurate forecasts in aeronautical demand forecasting?

Not realistic

Based on outdated data

Only based on FAA data

Derived from numerous sources (correct)

Who tends to have more accurate information about business aircraft operations?

Charter companies and FBOs Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the FAA’s Terminal Area Forecast in airport forecasting?

It provides a baseline from which to start Signup and view all the answers

Who tends to have more accurate forecasts of passenger traffic?

Airlines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why tenants such as airlines and charter operators are more concerned with accurate forecasts?

They have more to lose when it comes to inaccurate forecasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of short-term forecasts in airport planning?

To support operational planning and environmental improvement programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical timeframe for medium-term forecasts in airport planning?

6 to 10 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forecasts is NOT published by the FAA's Office of Aviation Policy and Plans?

Airport Master Plan Forecast Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the FAA Aerospace Forecasts?

To estimate national aviation demand for the next 12 years Signup and view all the answers

Why might a master plan update require a more complex forecasting effort?

Because the master plan update is more complex Signup and view all the answers

What is an Aircraft Operation defined as?

A takeoff or a landing, including 'touch and go' operations Signup and view all the answers

What is a Local Operation?

An arrival or departure of an aircraft that operates in the local traffic pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of forecasting annual instrument approaches?

For planning or upgrading navigational aids and landing systems Signup and view all the answers

What are Itinerant Operations?

Arrivals and departures other than local operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the FAA in the forecasting process?

To approve demand forecasts for airports Signup and view all the answers

What are the four major civil airport user categories?

Air Carriers, Commuters, Air Taxi, and General Aviation Signup and view all the answers