What is the airport master plan process?
The master plan process began by conducting over 100 stakeholder interviews to determine the issues and concerns the master plan should focus on. These issues and concerns were also used to develop guiding policies for the master plan and a public participation plan. The next step was the kick-off meeting held March 29, 2006. The purpose of the meeting was for consultants, airport staff, and members of the Board of Commissioners to listen to the public. In addition to the kick-off meeting there will be other public meetings and facilitated workshops held as the process continues. There will also be two master plan steering committees made up of representatives from many stakeholder groups. The committees will review the technical information presented and offer their comments and guidance during the process. Following the kick-off meeting and the selection of committee members the technical work will begin. The first step is to identify the existing facilities (runways, taxiways, navig
