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Phase III (2020-2026) Project Schedule

Prior AASP Studies

Alaska Aviation System Plan (AASP) updates were completed in 1986 and 1996. In 2008, the DOT&PF began a continuous aviation system planning process, where ongoing airport system planning is conducted, prior work updated, and emerging issues addressed. Phase I of the plan spanned 2008 to 2013, with a wide range of topics addressed, and Phase II from 2013 through 2019. Phase I topics are addressed at Deliverables 2008-2013 and documents can be downloaded from the Documents Tab.

Phase II Tasks (2013 - 2019)

Phase II was completed in 2019 and included:

  • Continual identification of current aviation system planning issues 
  • Ongoing public involvement plan & internal and external website enhancements
  • An annual rural aviation strategic plan
  • Updated Capital Improvement & Maintenance Program (CIMP) and expansion to the iPad
  • Airport Project Evaluation Board (APEB) process digitization, automated Airport Needs Book, & digital performance measure adoption and automation
  • Backcountry Airstrip, SPB Performance Measures, and Weather Work Groups
  • Pavement classification number (PCN) reporting
  • Public photo management module
  • Updated Economic Contribution to Alaska's Economy & Phase II report - available on Documents page

Phase III Work (2020 - 2026)

Phase III began in July of 2020, with the phase wrapping up in spring of 2026. Tasks include:

  • Evaluation of prior phases and airport classification update, public involvement plan and outreach, airport inventory research and website enhancement plan
  • Digitalization of Alaska DOT&PF's multi-year Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and new publicly available reports
  • New digital data connections to other systems like NOTAM Manager and DOT&PF systems
  • Historic AIP grant information for all airports in Alaska (1982-2024)
  • Western Alaska Resiliency Study final report and recommendations
  • Airport Public Comment Map
  • Streamlined Capital Improvement & Maintenance Program (CIMP) iPad application
  • Rural airport system videos, located here.
  • Various white paper research topics & fact sheets
  • The Phase IV Final Report and Recommendations is available here.

What's coming next?

  • An RFP for Phase IV, which will cover 2026 through 2031 through a variety of tasks, will release early summer with project funding planned for FFY26 AIP funds. Various tasks will include an economomic impact study update for both the rural international airport systems, analysis of airport data gaps in Alaska, public involvement, and a review of operational drivers for runway length. 

The AASP continues to set the vision for Alaska's aviation system. We welcome you to remain up-to-date on the current contract by checking this site or contacting Project Manager Rebecca Douglas at rebecca.douglas@alaska.gov for questions or comments.

 

A more detailed schedule can be downloaded here.

 

Updated 5/22/26