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Fort Wayne International Airport Master Plan Study 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority is updating its current master plan for Fort Wayne International Airport. A new master plan is needed to reflect current conditions and recent changes in the aviation industry. The goal of a master plan is to provide the framework needed to guide future airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation demand, while considering potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts. This study is a comprehensive evaluation of all components of the Airport with a major focus on development opportunities and the preparation of a strategic business plan and viable financial plan for implementing the recommended capital improvement program. The outcome of the Airport Master Study will provide planning and development guidance necessary to address landside and airside facilities and land development considerations for the next 20 years and beyond. Project elements include:
 

·         Developing comprehensive on-Airport land use development plan

·         Evaluate reuse opportunities of existing facilities on the Airport that are currently unoccupied

·         Evaluate development options for the passenger terminal area complex

·         Assess ground surface access improvements to the Airport

·         Develop projections of future aviation demand

·         Develop comprehensive strategic business plan for the Airport

·         Complete a safety management plan for the Airport complex

·         Update the Airport’s property map and the long-range development plans

·         Prepare a detailed financial analysis including consideration of various funding sources

 In addition, the project scope includes a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) aerial mapping survey of the Airport and its environs. This mapping exercise is a new technology that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is evaluating. Fort Wayne International Airport has been selected as one of the FAA’s pilot airports for this effort. 

 The Airport Master Plan Consultant

RW Armstrong, the prime consultant for the master plan, is providing the full range of professional consulting services needed to complete this study, including: aviation demand forecasting; airfield facility planning; on-airport development analyses; terminal area facility planning; strategic business planning; preliminary engineering services; and comprehensive financial evaluations. Founded in 1961, RW Armstrong has nearly 600 employees, with more than a 100 dedicated to airport-related planning and design. RW Armstrong is supported in the development of this master plan by Aerofinity, Inc., Dave Fleet Consulting, SCO Engineering, Optimal Geomatics, and ROI Marketing Company.

 The Technical Advisory Committee and Land Use Committee

A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was formed to technical provide guidance in the development of the master plan. The TAC consists of representatives of the FWACAA, airlines, Airport tenants, utility companies, FAA, Indiana Department of Transportation, other key agencies and interest groups. The TAC will convene at various milestones throughout the course of the study. The role of the TAC is review working papers and other technical reports to ensure that all relevant issues are adequately addressed. The TAC members are listed below. 

Name

Organization

Dan Avery

Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordination Council 

Marty Blake

Indiana Department of Transportation

Paul Blisk

Allen County Department of Planning Services

Terry Burns

Federal Express

Dale Buuck

Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership

Elizabeth Coleman

Regional Elite

Patrick Dooley

Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance

Lew Goodwin

United Parcel Service

Mike Gouloff

FWACAA Board of Directors

Mark Grose

Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordination Council 

Paula Hughes

Allen County Council

Al Richardson

Federal Aviation Administration

Kamala Krishnan

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Tim O’Donnell

Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority

Bill Prasuhn

Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority

Bruce Roberts

Atlantic Aviation

Mike Snaer

Federal Aviation Administration

Col. Jeffrey Soldner

Indiana Air National Guard

Arfak Uddowlah

Avis Rental Car

Andi Udris

Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance

Craig Williams

Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority

Dave Young

Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority

 A subcommittee of the TAC was formed to participate in the landside development component of the master plan. The Land Use Committee members are listed below.   

Name

Organization

Paul Blisk, AICP

Allen County Department of Planning Services

Dale Buuck

Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership

Patrick Dooley, SCMD

Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance

Scott Hinderman, A.A.E.

Fort Wayne-Allen Count y Airport Authority

Sheryl Kelly, C.M.

Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority

Scott Nalter

Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance

Col. Jeffrey Soldner

Indiana Air National Guard

 In addition to these advisory groups, public workshops will be conducted during the course of the study to allow all interested individuals and/or groups to provide input concerning the master plan.