Roles and Responsibilities
These governments connect local airports with federal programs and funding.
What are state governments?
These state revenues from fuel sales are a primary source of airport funding.
What are aviation fuel taxes?
This plan identifies airport system needs and investment priorities.
What is the State Aviation System Plan (SASP)?
States support aviation outreach through these education programs.
What are aviation education and awareness programs?
These agencies manage aviation planning and funding within state DOTs.
What are state aviation offices or divisions of transportation?
Some states dedicate aviation revenues to this type of trust fund.
What is a state aviation trust fund?
States coordinate aviation planning with this federal agency.
What is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)?
States measure aviation’s value by tracking this economic indicator.
What is the economic impact of aviation?
States coordinate airport planning to ensure consistency with this federal plan.
What is the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)?
Airports often must do this to receive state grant funding.
What is provide matching funds?
States use these regional studies to assess capacity and economic impact.
What are regional airport system plans?
State aviation leaders work with elected officials to influence this.
What is aviation policy and legislation?
States support airports by providing technical and planning assistance.
What is technical and planning support?
These federal grants commonly require state coordination and oversight.
What are Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants?
States encourage this type of community development to protect airports.
What is compatible land-use planning?
Partnerships with tourism and commerce departments help promote this benefit.
What is economic development?
Many states fund capital projects through these grant programs.
What are state airport grant or matching grant programs?
Some states offer this type of revolving loan program for airport projects.
What is a state revolving loan fund?
When local disputes arise, states may provide this assistance.
What is conflict resolution or mediation?
Through funding, advocacy, and education, states fulfill this broader aviation role.
What is supporting a safe, sustainable, and economically vital aviation system?