Regional perspectives on general aviation and reliever airports: A case study of the Phoenix metropolitan area

Abstract

Reliever airports hold a special place within the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) in the United States. Established in the 1960s, the purpose of reliever airports was to draw general aviation traffic away from congested primary airports located in larger metropolitan areas. In time, many of these airports evolved from simply relieving local air traffic congestion to functioning as both operational and economic hubs for the communities they serve. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the development of the reliever airport network in the United States and to explore their role (existing or potential) in the larger air transport system, as well as the associated regions that they serve. Specifically, a case study of the Phoenix Arizona metropolitan area and its reliever network is conducted. The results suggest that although many relievers are destined for their original purpose, others may have the opportunity to diversify their form and function.JEL classification: L93, R58, O21

Criteria prioritization for investment policies in General Aviation aerodromes

“…This study also collaborates with the literature to consider both the regional dimensions for prioritizing investment in new aerodromes and the national dimension for investment in previously existing aerodromes, complementing studies by Dimitrios and Maria (2018), Grubesic et al (2017), and Pisa (2018).…”

“…Grubesic et al (2017) make clear in their study the relative importance of GA aerodromes for local economies, despite the lack of studies on them. The authors analyze the Phoenix metropolitan area (in the United States) and demonstrate the implications of such structures as economic growth engines for the economic development of the analyzed locale.…”

“…Such variables are presented in the literature as a way to classify airports and include analysis of financial performance, qualification of airport services offered, the number of connections made, and the movement of aircraft and passengers, among others, all of which apply principally to airport efficiency in commercial aviation (Jacquillat & Odoni, 2018;Nascimento & Caetano, 2020;Rotondo, 2019;Shojaei et al, 2018;Suau-Sanchez et al, 2015;Uluda g, 2020;Zou et al, 2015). The literature is based on previously existing operational data on commercial air transport, something relatively scarce when it comes to GA. Grubesic et al (2017) make clear in their study the relative importance of GA aerodromes for local economies, despite the lack of studies on them. The authors analyze the Phoenix metropolitan area (in the United States) and demonstrate the implications of such structures as economic growth engines for the economic development of the analyzed locale.…”

“…By this definition, the literature emphasizes airport units in identifying efficiency variables as investment criteria. It is also worth mentioning that the GA analyzed in this study refers to all aviation not considered commercial aviation, that is, it is aviation intended for, for example, instructional flights, air taxis, medical flights, recreational and sports flights, and agricultural aviation (Grubesic et al, 2017).…”

Peran Politeknik Penerbangan Indonesia (Ppi) Curug Pada Pengembangan Aerowisata Provinsi Banten

“…Penerbangan General Aviation (GA) di Amerika sesuai regulasi Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) dikaterogikan menjadi beberapa model yakni personal and recreational flying, business transportation without a paid crew, business transportation with a paid, professional crew, instructional flying, sight-seeing (commercial sight-seeing operations under FAR Part 91), air taxi, air tours and air-medical operations (i.e., on-demand FAR Part 135) (Grubesic et al, 2017).…”