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Airport Planning Studies 139

Collect and analyse data

Forecast traffic demand

Operating Capacity analysis of Space standards and
policies airport system level of service

Yes No
New airport

Select new airport sites

Evaluate new sites

Select best site Size airport facilities

Prepare alternative layouts

Evaluate layouts

Select best layout

AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
FIGURE 4-2 Flowchart for preparing an airport master plan.

6. Establishing a schedule of priorities and phasing for the
improvements proposed in the plan
7. Establishing an achievable financial plan to support the
implementation schedule
8. Establishing a continuing planning process which will moni-
tor conditions and adjust plan recommendations as circum-
stances warrant
Guidelines for completing an airport master plan are described
by ICAO [4] and in the United States by the FAA [1]. A master plan
report is typically organized as follows:

Master plan vision, goals, and objectives—establishes the vision and
overarching goals for the master plan as well as objectives that