How far ahead should HAS be planning?
Typically, master plans look ahead 20 years. This allows planners to look at long-term solutions to handle growth that may occur during that period. Some elements of airport development, such as new runways, take 10 to 15 years to put in place once the need is identified. However, it is prudent for an airport to update its master plan periodically to ensure that the plan is addressing more foreseeable needs.
