About the La Porte Municipal Airport ALP Update

The Airport Layout Plan (ALP) is a long-term plan for the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Department of Aviation. Etc. etc.

About the La Porte Municipal Airport ALP Update

The ASP is a long-term plan for the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Department of Aviation. Etc. etc.

PROJECT TEAM

Coffman Associates

Coffman Associates (a Pape-Dawson Company), a national aviation consulting firm specializing in airport planning studies, was selected following a qualifications-based selection process. Additional support will be provided by several subconsultants that will provide services for various elements/tasks of the master planning process.

Subconsultants

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Airport System Plan?

The Airport System Plan (ASP) is a long-term strategic plan for the airports in the State of New Mexico. It is a Department of Transportation (Aviation Division) planning document to be used as guidance in planning for transportation needs over a 20-year period. The purpose of the ASP is summarized as follows:  

  • Provide a visioning document to guide airport management and other decision makers regarding development of the airport over the next 20 years. 
  • Address local and national changes in the aviation industry that could impact priorities. 
  • Identify and plan for potential capital projects, in advance, so that coordination, approvals, financing, design and construction can take place in a timely manner. 
  • Develop a plan that addresses FAA and airport priorities (i.e., safety, design standards, land use compatibility, compliance, etc.). 
  • To maintain communication and capital project discussions with FAA and airport stakeholders. 
  • To document justification for FAA funding of specific projects, where it exists, and to provide triggers that would justify planned future projects. 
What is an Airport System Plan?

Why is NMDoT Updating the Airport System Plan?

The FAA recommends that public use facilities such as Paso Robles Municipal Airport update their master plan every 7-10 years or as local aviation conditions change. The most recent master plan was completed in 2004.

Why is NMDoT updating the Airport System Plan?

Who is funding the Airport System Plan?

The FAA is funding 90 percent of the project cost, and the remaining 10 percent is being funded by the airport and Caltrans.

Who is funding the Airport System Plan?

What are the components of the Airport System Plan?

  • Existing Airport Inventory/Environmental Inventory
  • Aviation Activity Forecasts (to be approved by FAA) 
  • Facility Requirements
  • Development Alternatives
  • Recommended Master Plan Concept/Environmental Overview
  • Capital Improvement Program/Financial Plan
  • CEQA Documentation
  • Spaceport Considerations/Integration
  • Airport Layout Plan (to be approved by FAA)
What are the components of the Airport System Plan?

What is the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)?

The PAC consists of local airport stakeholders including tenants, community leaders, and the FAA. The PAC will provide guidance and feedback on draft master plan documents. PAC meetings take place at key milestones in the planning process. A list of individuals serving on the PAC can be obtained from airport management (see contact information at the bottom of this site). 

What is the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)?

How can I get involved and stay informed?

All pertinent project materials, including draft submissions, will be posted to this project website. Public comments can be submitted using the comments form on this site. In addition, this project will host to four public information workshops which will be held during the master plan development process. Three (3) public information workshops will be advertised locally and on this project website.

How can I get involved and stay informed?

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