About the Johnson County Executive Airport Master Plan

The Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) Master Plan Study is being undertaken to evaluate the airport’s capabilities and role, to forecast future aviation demand, and to plan for the timely development of new or expanded facilities that may be required to meet that demand. The goal of the Master Plan is to provide systematic guidelines for the Airport’s overall maintenance, development, and operation.

The Master Plan is a proactive document which identifies and plans for future facility needs well in advance of the actual need for the facilities. This is done to ensure that Airport management can coordinate project approvals, design, financing, and construction to avoid experiencing detrimental effects due to inadequate facilities.

Following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for a qualifications-based consultant selection process, Coffman Associates, Inc., was selected to undertake the Master Plan. Coffman Associates is a national aviation consulting firm specializing in airport planning studies. The study process is anticipated to take approximately 16 months to complete, followed by agency reviews and approvals. The structure of the Master Plan follows FAA guidelines and FAA will review and approve the aviation forecasts and the airport layout plan (technical drawings of the current and planned airport layout).

Draft chapters of the Master Plan will be presented to and reviewed by a Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) that is comprised of various airport stakeholders, including representatives Johnson County, airport businesses, tenants, area economic development interests, airport administration, and FAA. Three public information workshops are planned at strategic points in the process to encourage citizens to learn more about the plans for the Airport.

About the Johnson County Executive Airport Master Plan

The Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) Master Plan Study is being undertaken to evaluate the airport’s capabilities and role, to forecast future aviation demand, and to plan for the timely development of new or expanded facilities that may be required to meet that demand. The goal of the Master Plan is to provide systematic guidelines for the Airport’s overall maintenance, development, and operation.

The Master Plan is a proactive document which identifies and plans for future facility needs well in advance of the actual need for the facilities. This is done to ensure that Airport management can coordinate project approvals, design, financing, and construction to avoid experiencing detrimental effects due to inadequate facilities.

Following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for a qualifications-based consultant selection process, Coffman Associates, Inc., was selected to undertake the Master Plan. Coffman Associates is a national aviation consulting firm specializing in airport planning studies. The study process is anticipated to take approximately 16 months to complete, followed by agency reviews and approvals. The structure of the Master Plan follows FAA guidelines and FAA will review and approve the aviation forecasts and the airport layout plan (technical drawings of the current and planned airport layout).

Draft chapters of the Master Plan will be presented to and reviewed by a Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) that is comprised of various airport stakeholders, including representatives from the Town of Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, airport businesses, tenants, area economic development interests, airport administration, and FAA. Three public information workshops are planned at strategic points in the process to encourage citizens to learn more about the plans for the Airport.

Project Team

Coffman Associates

Coffman Associates (a Pape-Dawson Company), a national aviation consulting firm specializing in airport planning studies, was selected following a qualifications-based selection process. Additional support will be provided by several subconsultants that will provide services for various elements/tasks of the master planning process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Airport Master Plan?

The Master Plan is the short and long-term development concept for the Airport.  It is the local airport planning document to be used as guidance in planning for airport facility needs over a 20-year period.  The purpose of the master plan is summarized as follows:

  • Provide a visioning document to guide Airport management and other decision makers regarding development of the Airport over the next 20 years.
  • Address local and national changes in the aviation industry that could impact priorities at Apple Valley Airport.
  • Identify and plan for potential capital projects, in advance, so that coordination, approvals, financing, design and construction can take place in a timely manner.
  • Develop a plan that addresses FAA and airport priorities (i.e., safety, design standards, land use compatibility, compliance, etc.).
  • To have a current and approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) on file with FAA so that future grant funding can continue uninterrupted.
  • To Increase stakeholder/public awareness of the airport’s goals and objectives.
  • To maintain communication and capital project discussions with FAA and Airport stakeholders.
  • To document justification for FAA funding of specific projects, where it exists, and to provide triggers that would justify planned future projects.
What is an Airport Master Plan?

Who is funding the Airport System Plan?

The FAA is funding 90 percent of the project cost, and the remaining 10 percent is being funded by the airport and Caltrans.

Who is funding the Airport Master Plan?

Why is the Airport Master Plan Being updated?

The FAA recommends that public use facilities such as Apple Valley Airport update their Master Plan every 7-10 years or as local aviation conditions change.  The most recent Master Plan was completed in 20__ and it had a base forecast year of 20__.

Why is the Airport Master Plan being Updated?

What are the components of the Airport Master Plan?

  • Existing Airport Inventory
  • Aviation Activity Forecasts (to be approved by FAA)
  • Facility Requirements
  • Development Alternatives
  • Recommended Master Plan Concept
  • Capital Improvement Program/Financial Plan
  • Land Use Compatibility Analysis
  • Airport Layout Plan (to be approved by FAA)
What are the components of the Airport Master Plan?

How can I get involved and stay informed?

All pertinent project materials, including draft submissions, will be posted to this project website. Public comments can be submitted using the comments form on this site. In addition, this project will host to four public information workshops which will be held during the master plan development process. Three (3) public information workshops will be advertised locally and on this project website.

How can I get involved and stay informed?

What is the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)?

The PAC consists of local airport stakeholders including tenants, community leaders, and the FAA. The PAC will provide guidance and feedback on draft master plan documents. PAC meetings take place at key milestones in the planning process. A list of individuals serving on the PAC can be obtained from airport management (see contact information at the bottom of this site). 

What is the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)?

What is the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)?

The PAC consists of local airport stakeholders including tenants, community leaders, and the FAA. The PAC will provide guidance and feedback on draft master plan documents. PAC meetings take place at key milestones in the planning process. A list of individuals serving on the PAC can be obtained from airport management (see contact information at the bottom of this site). 

What is the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)?

Process

Project initiation elements: Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting 1
Phase 1 elements: Inventory, Forecasts. Includes Draft Report, Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting 2, and Public Information Workshop (PIW) 1
Phase 2 elements: Classification Analysis, System Analysis and Recommendations. Includes Draft Report, Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting 3, and Public Information Workshop (PIW) 2
Phase 3 elements: Economic Impact Analysis, Capital Improvement Program. Includes Draft Report, Public Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting 4, and Public Information Workshop (PIW) 3 and 4
Finalize draft report. Submit for approvals. Finalize report,