Regional Airport Planning

2011 Regional Airport Study

With projected growth in business and recreational travel, as well as with growth in the shipment of air cargo, Bay Area airports may face capacity issues in the future, possibly around 2020.

Current forecasts estimate that by 2035:

• Bay Area air passengers will increase by 67%;
• Air cargo will increase 92%; and
• Business jet activity will increase by 56%.

The Regional Airport Study is exploring a number of different scenarios that can serve future traffic demand at the Bay Area airports, including spreading more service to Oakland and San Jose Airports, expanding airline serve to alternate airports, accommodating some air passengers on high speed rail, deploying new air traffic control technologies, and putting controls on flights so runways can operate efficiently.

MTC is overseeing the study with the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and in conjunction with the Regional Airport Planning Committee, which includes the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Federal Aviation Administration, the San Francisco International Airport, the Oakland International Airport, the San Jose International Airport and Caltrans. The study will be completed in 2011, and outreach meetings are planned for early 2011.

For more information:
www.regionalairportstudy.com