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What is the primary purpose of forecasting future levels of aviation activity in airport planning?
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?
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?
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- Based on outdated data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?
Who tends to have more accurate information about business aircraft operations?
What is the importance of the FAA’s Terminal Area Forecast in airport forecasting?
What is the importance of the FAA’s Terminal Area Forecast in airport forecasting?
Who tends to have more accurate forecasts of passenger traffic?
Who tends to have more accurate forecasts of passenger traffic?
What is the primary reason why tenants such as airlines and charter operators are more concerned with accurate forecasts?
What is the primary reason why tenants such as airlines and charter operators are more concerned with accurate forecasts?
What is the primary purpose of short-term forecasts in airport planning?
What is the primary purpose of short-term forecasts in airport planning?
What is the typical timeframe for medium-term forecasts in airport planning?
What is the typical timeframe for medium-term forecasts in airport planning?
Which of the following forecasts is NOT published by the FAA's Office of Aviation Policy and Plans?
Which of the following forecasts is NOT published by the FAA's Office of Aviation Policy and Plans?
What is the primary purpose of the FAA Aerospace Forecasts?
What is the primary purpose of the FAA Aerospace Forecasts?
Why might a master plan update require a more complex forecasting effort?
Why might a master plan update require a more complex forecasting effort?
What is an Aircraft Operation defined as?
What is an Aircraft Operation defined as?
What is a Local Operation?
What is a Local Operation?
What is the purpose of forecasting annual instrument approaches?
What is the purpose of forecasting annual instrument approaches?
What are Itinerant Operations?
What are Itinerant Operations?
What is the role of the FAA in the forecasting process?
What is the role of the FAA in the forecasting process?
What are the four major civil airport user categories?
What are the four major civil airport user categories?
