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DVT MASTER PLAN

Deer Valley Airport Master Plan

Phoenix Deer Valley Airport is home to more than 1,200 based aircraft and had more than 378,000 takeoffs and landings in 2007. A vital component of the City of Phoenix airport system, Deer Valley is the number one busiest general aviation airport in the nation. Deer Valley Airport is designated as a general aviation reliever to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. General Aviation, which includes all flying except for military and scheduled airline operations, comes in all shapes and sizes. General aviation includes single and multi-engine piston, turboprops, helicopters, and business jets which range in size from small seven-person to the Boeing business jet.

Airport Master Plan: 2005-2025
The City of Phoenix recognized the facilities at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport needed to be evaluated as to their adequacy to meet future needs and that the use of this airport was consistent with the local community goals and objectives. Therefore, the City of Phoenix initiated the preparation of an Airport Master Plan to determine what airport facilities would be needed, how to finance the development, and when to construct the proposed projects. The Airport Master Plan focused on these issues for the years 2005 through 2025.

In developing the new Airport Master Plan, the City undertook a broad consultative program to seek input from individuals, businesses, government agencies, community groups, the general public and other stakeholders who have an interest in the airport’s future.

The Airport Master Plans Brochure (1.2461Mb PDF1) answers some frequently asked questions about the Master Planning Process and issues relating to Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.

The Master Planning Process
The Airport Master Planning process involved collecting data, forecasting demand, determining facility requirements and developing plans and schedules. These steps cannot be undertaken effectively without understanding other aviation, transportation and comprehensive planning requirements. The following figure identifies the steps in the Master Planning Process.

The Final Phoenix Deer Valley Airport Master Plan chapters and appendices are provided below:

Public Involvement
On April 20, 2005, the City of Phoenix hosted a Planning Advisory Committee meeting and Public Information Workshop (PIW) to solicit comments and concerns on the airport’s existing facilities and operational forecasts. Meeting minutes and the presentation from the Planning Advisory Committee meeting are provided below:

On September 15, 2005 the City of Phoenix hosted a PAC meeting to review and discuss the ability of Phoenix Deer Valley Airport to support the unconstrained demand levels forecasted for the airport. Unconstrained growth forecasts were used to identify demand levels that would trigger the need for facility additions and/or improvements and to estimate the extent of new facilities which might be required to meet future demands. The workshop gathered input on issues and concerns related to future airport development. Meeting minutes and presentations from this PAC meeting are provided below:

On May 1, 2006, the City of Phoenix conducted a Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting and Public Information Workshop (PIW) to solicit comments and concerns on the proposed airside and landside development alternatives for the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport. Meeting minutes and presentation from this PAC meeting are provided below:

On February 27, 2007, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department conducted a Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting and Public Information Workshop (PIW) to solicit comments and concerns on the recommended airside and landside development concept, captial needs program, and environmental issues for the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport. Meeting minutes and presentation from this PAC meeting are provided below:

Master Plan Approval Process
The Phoenix Deer Valley Airport Master Plan under went an extensive approval process. The following list identifies those bodies that approved the DVT Master Plan and the approval date:

Questions
Questions concerning the Final DVT Master Plan can be directed to:

Karen Apple
Project Manager
City of Phoenix Aviation Department
3400 East Sky Harbor Boulevard
Suite 2200
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4402
602-683-3786