1 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, Airport Funding Status AirTAP Fall Forum Bob Huber Federal Aviation Administration

2 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Authorization and annual appropriation levels (in $ millions, with rescissions reflected) Historical Data Source: FAA, Office of Airport Planning and Programming (APP-520) records President’s budget proposal, $2.75B Senate, $3.52B House, $3.7B

3 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, AIP Funds Divided into 3 categories:  Entitlement  Small Airport Fund  Discretionary

4 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, FY2006 AIP National 2,059 grants for $3.4B

5 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, FY2006 AIP In MN ($19.2M) ($33.0M) ($6.0M) ($1.8M) (54) (11) (1) (5) Amount of $ No. of Grants

6 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, AIP FUNDS IN MN ($185M)

7 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, AIP FUNDS IN MN excluding Primaries ($68M)

8 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, AIP FUNDS IN MN NPE’s & State Apportionment ($48M)

9 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, Comparison of Funds PercentPercent

10 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, Breakdown of “Buildings” ($6.5M) ($3.1M) ($3.4M)

11 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, Breakdown of “Equipment” ($4.9M) ($3.7M) ($1.2M)

12 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, Breakdown of “Other” ($9.1M) ($1.6M) ($0.9M) ($6.6M)

13 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, What Can AIP Funds Be Used For? Eligible ProjectsIneligible Projects Runway construction/rehabilitation Taxiway construction/rehabilitation Apron construction/rehabilitation Airfield lighting Airfield signage Airfield drainage Land acquisition Weather observation stations (AWOS) NAVAIDs such as REILs & PAPIs Planning studies Environmental studies Safety Area improvements Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) Access roads located only on airport property Removing, lowering, moving, marking and lighting hazards Maintenance equipment and vehicles Office and office equipment Fuel farms** Landscaping Artwork Aircraft hangars** Industrial park development Marketing plans Training Improvements for commercial enterprises General aviation terminal buildings** Automobile parking lots** Maintenance or repairs of buildings Hazardous materials remediation Examples of AIP project eligibility* *These lists are illustrative and should not be viewed as either complete or definitive. Several factors affect project eligibility, including size of airport, specific type of facility, location, planning and design standards, Part 139 certification requirements and specific category of AIP funding requested. See FAA Order C (“AIP Handbook”) for further information, procedural requirements, obligations and limitations. **Can be deemed eligible at nonprimary airports under certain circumstances.

14 Federal Aviation Administration AirTAP Fall Forum Wednesday, October 11, Where Should You Spend Your Money? Safety –Obstructions Planning –Planning is a critical element in airport development –It is not a necessary evil –It is the beginning point of all good projects –It is the basis of the ACIP

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