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Application in Planning Studies Forecast Variables Required
Macroforecast
National airport system needs Revenue passengers
State or regional airport needs Revenue passenger-miles
Airlines Aircraft fleet
Aircraft and equipment Air carrier
manufacturers
Investment planning General aviation
Research and development needs Composition
Route planning Size
Workforce requirements Capacity
Enplaned passengers
Aircraft operations
Microforecast
Airport facilities Aircraft operations
Airside Air carrier
Runways Fleet mix
Taxiways Capacity
Apron areas Peak hour
Navigational aids General-aviation-based
aircraft
General aviation needs
Landside Passenger traffic
Gates Enplaned/deplaned
Terminal facilities Originating/terminating
Cargo needs Connecting/transferring
Airlines
Curb frontage Peaking characteristics
Parking Cargo activity
Internal road network Vehicle traffic
Ground access
Regional road network
Public transit

TABLE 5-2 Typical Air Transportation Forecast Variables and Their Use in
Aviation and Airport Planning