AES 4200 - Airport Planning and Management I

Credits: 3 (3 + 0)

Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing or Permission of instructor

Description: This course introduces airport planning, management, and operations concepts. Topics covered include air traffic, forecasting, sources of revenues and expenses, management of revenue- producing facilities, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations dealing with airport operations and security. Current problems with environmental impact, land use planning and control, airport capacity and delay, public relations, airport finance, airport privatization, liability, and economic impact are introduced.