FY2011 Airport Improvement Program Report to Congress

238 Pages·2015·3.51 MB·English

THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON, DC 20590
June 12. 2015
The Honorable Jolrn Boelrncr
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Washington. DC 205 I 5
Dear Mr. Speaker:
I am pleased to send you the 28th Annual Report of Accomplishments under the Airport
Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2011.
As required by title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.), section 47 13 I, this report contains
comprehensive information on the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Airpo11 Land
Use Compliance Program. The narrative sections. figures, and tab les h.ighlight the
accomplishments of both programs and provide additional information on the Passenger Facility
Charge Program.
The purpose of the AIP is to assist in airport development to meet our ctment and future aviation
needs, whi le continuing to optimize safety, capacity, and efficiency. This repo rt refl ects
investment in aviation infrastructure continued in Fiscal Yc ar 20 I I.
Under title 49 U.S.C., section 4 7 I 3 I (a). this report is due by June I following the completion of
each fiscal year. Publication was delayed. but we have revamped our internal process in order to
provide more timely reports.
I have sent a similar letter to the President of the Senate.
Enclosure
THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON, DC 20590
June 12, 2015
The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
President of the Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Mr. President:
I am pleased to send you the 28th Annual Report of Accomplishments under the Airport
Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 20 I I.
As required by title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.). section 4 7131. this report contains
comprehensive information on the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the Airport Land
Use Compliance Program. The narrative sections, figures, and tables highlight the
accomplishments of both programs and provide additional information on the Passenger Facility
Charge Program.
The purpose of the AIP is to assist in airport development to meet our current and future aviation
needs, while continuing to optimize safety, capacity, and efficiency. This report reflects
investment in av iation infrastructure continued in Fiscal Year 2011.
Under title 49 U.S.C., section 47131 (a), this report is due by June 1 following the completion of
each fiscal year. Publication was delayed, but we have revamped our internal process in order to
provide more timely reports.
I have sent a similar letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Enclosure
Cover Photograph

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), Runway 7R/25L Extension
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Program Overview ................................................................................................. 7
1.1 U.S. Airport System ...................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Airport Categories ........................................................................................................ 8
1.2.1 Commercial Service Airports ......................................................................... 9
1.2.2 Nonprimary Commercial Service Airports .................................................. 10
1.2.3 Reliever Airports ......................................................................................... 10
1.2.4 General Aviation Airports ........................................................................... 10
1.2.5 Low-Activity Landing Areas ......................................................................... 11
1.3 Collection of Enplanement and Cargo Data ............................................................... 11
1.4 Program History and Statistics ................................................................................... 11
1.5 AIP Administration ..................................................................................................... 12
1.5.1 Grant Management Automation System .................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Summary of Financial Assistance ........................................................................ 15
2.1 Funding Awarded by Airport Type ............................................................................. 15
2.2 Funding Awarded by Project Type ............................................................................. 16
Chapter 3: Annual AIP Funding .............................................................................................. 19
3.1 Calculation and Distribution of Apportioned Funds .................................................. 21
3.1.1 Primary Airports .......................................................................................... 21
3.1.2 AIP Apportionment Reductions .................................................................. 21
3.1.3 Cargo Service Airport Funding .................................................................... 22
3.1.4 State/Insular Areas ...................................................................................... 22
3.1.5 Alaska Supplemental Funds ........................................................................ 23
3.2 Distribution of Discretionary Funds ........................................................................... 23
3.3 Protected Entitlement Funds ..................................................................................... 26
3.4 Federal Share of AIP Projects ..................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4: Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) ......................................................... 29
4.1 The ACIP Development Process ................................................................................. 29
4.2 Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) ........................................................................................ 32
4.2.1 The BCA Process .......................................................................................... 32
4.2.2 Limitations of BCA ....................................................................................... 33
4.2.3 Efforts to Improve the BCA Process ............................................................ 33
4.2.4 FAA Review of BCAs .................................................................................... 34
Chapter 5: State Block Grant Program (SBGP) ...................................................................... 35
5.1 SBGP Overview ........................................................................................................... 35
5.2 State Subawards......................................................................................................... 36
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Chapter 6: Military Airport Program (MAP) .......................................................................... 39
Chapter 7: Letter of Intent (LOI) Program ............................................................................. 41
Chapter 8: Capacity, Safety, Security, and Noise (C/S/S/N) Project Grants ........................ 43
Chapter 9: Environmental Responsibilities ........................................................................... 45
9.1 Streamlining the Environmental Review Process ...................................................... 47
9.2 Changes to FAA Environmental Guidance ................................................................. 47
Chapter 10: Noise and Air Quality Programs ........................................................................ 49
10.1 Noise Compatibility .................................................................................................. 49
10.2 Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) Program .................................................... 50
Chapter 11: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Civil Rights Requirements .... 51
Chapter 12: Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program ......................................................... 53
Chapter 13: Special Programs and Funding Initiatives ......................................................... 55
13.1 Airport Privatization Pilot Program .......................................................................... 55
13.2 Safety Management Systems (SMS) ........................................................................ 56
13.3 Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) Surveys ................................. 56
13.4 Sustainable Master Plan Pilot Program ................................................................... 56
13.5 Airports Geographic Information System Pilot Program ......................................... 57
13.6 Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) ....................................................... 58
13.7 Competition Plans .................................................................................................... 59
13.8 Wildlife Hazard Assessments (WHAs) ...................................................................... 59
Chapter 14: Land Use Compliance ......................................................................................... 61
Chapter 15: Performance Measurement .............................................................................. 63
15.1 Increased Safety ....................................................................................................... 63
15.2 Greater Capacity ...................................................................................................... 65
15.3 International Leadership .......................................................................................... 66
15.4 Organizational Excellence ........................................................................................ 67
Appendix A: Glossary and Acronym List ............................................................................... A-1
Glossary ............................................................................................................................ A-1
Acronym List .................................................................................................................... A-4
Appendix B: Program History ................................................................................................ B-1
Appendix C: Grant Funding Authorizations, Obligation Limitations, and Obligations ...... C-1
Appendix D: Total AIP Grant Funds Awarded by Development and Funding Type ......... D-1
Appendix E: Comparisons of the AIP to the PFC Program .................................................. E-1
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Appendix F: Letter of Intent Payments for FY 2011 ............................................................ F-1
Appendix G: Letter of Intent Commitments by Fiscal Year .................................................G-1
Appendix H: Land Use Compliance Report for FY 2011 ...................................................... H-1
Appendix I: FY 2011 AIP Grants Awarded and Grant Amounts by Airport Type.
and State ............................................................................................................. I-1
Appendix J: AIP Grants Awarded in FY 2011 by State .......................................................... J-1
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Tables

Table 1: Distribution of New AIP Grants in FY 2011 ...................................................................... 2
Table 2: Distribution of Activity by Airport Type (CY 2009) ........................................................... 9
Table 3: AIP Funding Distribution Summary of New Grants in FY 2011 ...................................... 16
Table 4: AIP Funding Distribution Plan for FY 2011 ($ millions) .................................................. 25
Table 5: State Block Grant Totals for FY 2011 .............................................................................. 35
Table 6: Total FY 2011 Subawards and Amount ($) ..................................................................... 36
Table 7: FY 2011 Subaward Totals by Project Type ($) ................................................................ 37
Table 8: MAP Airports and Funds Awarded in FY 2011($) ........................................................... 40

Table D-1: Cumulative Grants Awarded for FY 1992 – 2011 ...................................................... D-1

Table E-1: Cumulative Funds, FY 1992 – 2011 ($ millions) ......................................................... E-1
Table E-2: Approved Funds, FY 2011 ($ millions) ........................................................................ E-2

Table F-1: Letter of Intent Payments for FY 2011 ($ thousands) ................................................ F-1

Figures

The amounts available for obligation fall into two basic categories: apportioned funds (also
known as entitlement funds) and discretionary funds. Apportioned funds (or entitlements
funds) are those that are calculated for each airport based on formulas prescribed in title 49
U.S.C., section 47114. Funds apportioned to airports may generally be used for any AIP-
eligible airport planning or development. The FAA approves other funds for use on
projects after consideration of project priority and other selection criteria. Although airport
sponsors receiving apportioned funds are given some latitude in determining how they will
be used, they are discouraged by both FAA policy and statutory requirements from using
entitlement funds for lower priority projects while also seeking discretionary funding.
Discretionary funds are limited and consequently are directed only to higher priority needs
as determined by FAA.Figure 1: Yearly AIP Authorizations and Amounts Available for
AIP ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 2: Airports Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) Process ................................................... 31

Figure D-1: Cumulative Apportioned Grant Funds Awarded for FY 1992 – 2011 ...................... D-2
Figure D-2: Cumulative Discretionary Grant Funds Awarded for FY 1992 – 2011 ..................... D-3
Figure D-3: Cumulative Discretionary and Apportioned Grant Funds Awarded for.
FY 1992 – 2011 ......................................................................................................... D-4
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Executive Summary

his 28th Annual Report of Accomplishments under the Airport Improvement Program for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 is submitted to Congress in accordance with title 49 United States
T Code (U.S.C.), section 47131. This report covers activities carried out under this
subchapter as mandated by Congress for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. The Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), through the Office of the Associate Administrator for Airports
(ARP), administers Federal funds for airport improvements through the Airport Improvement
Program (AIP). For the purposes of this report, the Office of the Associate Administrator for
Airports will be referred to as the FAA’s Office of Airports. Specifically, this report provides an
overview of how appropriated funds were allocated, a listing of airport development completed,
and each project undertaken. Also included in this report is information on the:

 State Block Grant Program (SBGP);
 Military Airport Program (MAP);
 Letter of Intent (LOI) Program;
 Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program;
 Noise and air quality programs;
 Environmental responsibilities;
 Airport Land Use Compliance Program; and
 Other pilot or specially funded programs.

The Airport and Airway Trust Fund (Trust Fund), which was established by the Airport and
Airway Revenue Act of 1970 (Public Law (P.L.) 91-258), provides the revenues used to fund
AIP projects and the administration of the program. The Act, as amended, authorizes the use of
funds from the Trust Fund to make grants under the AIP on a fiscal year basis. The
U.S. Congress provides obligation authority to distribute Trust Fund resources to U.S. airports
through the AIP.

In FY 2011, Congress appropriated funding for the AIP through a series of continuing
resolutions. These continuing resolutions appropriated AIP funding at the daily rate of the
FY 2010 appropriation. On September 16, 2011, Congress enacted the Department of Defense
and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 112-10) setting the full-year obligation
limitation for AIP funding at $3.515 billion. This provided $3.378 billion for AIP obligations; a
total of 2,055 new grants were awarded and 400 amendments were issued to prior-year grants.
In addition, the Act provided $136.9 million for several other uses, including the following:

 FAA’s Office of Airports’ administrative expenses;
 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP);
 Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP); and
 Airport Technology Research.

In addition to appropriations legislation or continuing resolutions that appropriate funding, FAA
receives contract authority through periodic reauthorization. The Vision 100—Century of
Aviation Reauthorization Act (Vision 100) (P.L. 108-176) authorized funding for the AIP from
FY 2004 through FY 2007. From the end of FY 2007 through FY 2010, a series of short-term