Scottsdale Airport’s Future Is Taking Shape

Scottsdale Airport is shaping its future through an ongoing Airport Master Plan Update. With two key chapters drafted, Inventory of Existing Conditions and Aviation Activity Forecast, the public is invited to learn more about the airport’s current assets and anticipated aviation demand at an upcoming public workshop.

The workshop takes place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Scottsdale Aviation Business Center, 15000 N. Airport Drive, second floor. Attendees are asked to share their input with the project team who will be on hand to answer questions.

The draft chapters will be available online around Thursday, March 13.

“The Inventory and Forecast sections are key building blocks for Scottsdale Airport’s future,” says Kelli Kuester, aviation planning and outreach coordinator. “By understanding what we have now and anticipating future needs, we can make informed, feasible decisions to keep the airport running safely and efficiently for pilots, businesses, and the community.”

The Federal Aviation Administration reviews and approves only two sections of an airport master plan — the Aviation Forecast and the Airport Layout Plan – making these findings important in guiding future development. To stay informed, visit the project website.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.