18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of forecasting future levels of aviation activity in airport planning?
To determine the need for new or expanded facilities
What is the official FAA forecast of aviation activity for U.S. airports?
Terminal Area Forecast
What is a characteristic of accurate forecasts in aeronautical demand forecasting?
Derived from numerous sources
Who tends to have more accurate information about business aircraft operations?
Charter companies and FBOs
What is the importance of the FAA’s Terminal Area Forecast in airport forecasting?
It provides a baseline from which to start
Who tends to have more accurate forecasts of passenger traffic?
Airlines
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
What is the primary purpose of short-term forecasts in airport planning?
To support operational planning and environmental improvement programs
What is the typical timeframe for medium-term forecasts in airport planning?
6 to 10 years
Which of the following forecasts is NOT published by the FAA's Office of Aviation Policy and Plans?
Airport Master Plan Forecast
What is the primary purpose of the FAA Aerospace Forecasts?
To estimate national aviation demand for the next 12 years
Why might a master plan update require a more complex forecasting effort?
Because the master plan update is more complex
What is an Aircraft Operation defined as?
A takeoff or a landing, including 'touch and go' operations
What is a Local Operation?
An arrival or departure of an aircraft that operates in the local traffic pattern
What is the purpose of forecasting annual instrument approaches?
For planning or upgrading navigational aids and landing systems
What are Itinerant Operations?
Arrivals and departures other than local operations
What is the role of the FAA in the forecasting process?
To approve demand forecasts for airports
What are the four major civil airport user categories?
Air Carriers, Commuters, Air Taxi, and General Aviation
Learn about the importance of forecasting future levels of aviation activity for effective airport planning. Understand how forecasts are derived from various sources and used to determine the need for new or expanded facilities.
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