Airport Planning
Airport Planning
The Westchester County Airport benefits from the participation of several county departments involved in land use and operations planning at the airport.The county Department of Public Works & Transportation, the Department of Planning, and the contracted operator are all involved in ensuring that physical and operational improvements are implemented in a coordinated and comprehensive manner, and in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Over the years, many planning documents have been developed and some have achieved some degrees of implementation. These major documents which guide the capital and operating investments at the airport include:
Over the years, many planning documents have been developed and some have achieved some degrees of implementation. These major documents which guide the capital and operating investments at the airport include:
- The 1980 Master Plan
- The October 1985 Statement of Airport Policy
- The February 1987 Master Plan Update
- The December 2003 Security Master Plan
- The Codified 2005 Terminal Use Regulations
- The FAA approved Airport Layout Plan
In addition, several studies have been undertaken over the years to deal with improvements to the aircraft deicing process, and a study is currently underway to identify improvements to the airport’s existing storm water management system. In 2012, a new airport layout plan (ALP), to be compliant with new FAA regulations, was be initiated.