Phase III (2020-2025) 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

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 including new website facelift
An annual rural aviation strategic plan
Creation and enhancements to the Capital Improvement & Maintenance Program (CIMP) and expansion to the Apple iPad
Digitalization of the Airport Project Evaluation Board (APEB) Process and an automated Airport Needs Book
Backcountry Airstrip, SPB Performance Measures, and Weather Work Groups
Digital performance measure adoption and automation
Pavement classification number (PCN) reporting
Public photo management module
Updated Economic Contribution to Alaska's Economy
Final Phase II report- now available on the Documents page

Upcoming Phase III Work

Phase III kicked off with PDC Engineers, in collaboration with Panther International, in July of 2020. Initial tasks include:

Evaluation of prior phases
Updating the public involvement plan
Airport inventory and website enhancement plan
Expansion of the Capital Improvement & Maintenance Program (CIMP)
Digitalization of Alaska DOT&PF's ACIP
Airport classification update
Adopt-an-Airport work group

The AASP continues to set the vision for Alaska 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.

Updated 7/29/20