Schedule and Process - SASP Update
Schedule and Process
The SASP Update will evaluate the current state of the system, define future needs, and develop prioritized recommendations to ensure Arizona’s airports continue to safely and effectively meet the evolving needs of the public today and well into the future. As shown in the process chart below, the project will be delivered through a series of nine interrelated tasks.
An overview of the primary objectives of each task is provided below.
Tasks one and two are primarily aimed at setting the stage for the study by defining the vision and goals of the State Aviation System; reviewing the policies, issues, and guidelines affecting airports; and identifying the airports that will be included in the analysis. These tasks will also define performance measures that will be used to evaluate the status and performance of Arizona’s airport system.
Task four will result in aviation forecasts to provide a general understanding of future aviation needs and where growth is most likely anticipated. These insights help ADOT and airport sponsors pinpoint areas where improvements may be most valuable and will guide the decision-making process.
Task five will analyze the role that each airport plays in the Arizona Aviation System based on the extensive data gathered during tasks one through four. These roles are valuable in determining the level of development needed at each airport. Each facility plays a unique role in the system and must be treated in a way that best reflects the needs of the airport, its users, and other facilities in the surrounding region.
Task six will produce a report card that identifies where the existing airport system is adequate or deficient based on the goals and performance measures established at the start of the project. Airport classifications determined in task five are critical to this task. Solutions, and the party responsible for implementing each solution, will be provided for each deficiency identified during the study process. This report card is a key outcome of the SASP Update and will be used to develop recommendations for the Aviation System.
Task seven will define targets for future system performance and identify the areas where improved system performance would be most valuable.
Task eight will include the development of specific recommendations to achieve the performance improvements identified in task seven. Costs for improving the system will also be determined, and recommendations will be made for funding sources.
Task nine will provide the final recommended SASP Update. This recommended plan will utilize all data gathered in earlier tasks and other additional data sources to provide a list of prioritized strategies for enhancing aviation in the state. The plan will provide guidance on specific, prioritized actions that can be implemented to ensure aviation continues to meet the public’s evolving aviation needs. The task will also consider if there is a need for additional airports to meet capacity deficiencies in certain areas.
Throughout the process, the project team will be working with the public and members of the business and aviation communities for study input. For more information about how to become involved, please visit the SASP Outreach page.
