Aeronautics and Aviation

 

MnSASP planning process

The MnSASP update process began in 2017.

• Phase I: Established the MnSASP framework, aligning it with the Minnesota GO 50-year vision for Minnesota’s transportation network. The framework is published as whitepapers linked below. Phase I also evaluated trends impacting the Minnesota airport system and published these findings as trend papers linked below.
• Phase II: Validated the MnSASP framework and conducted a series of evaluations used to develop forward-looking recommendations for MnDOT Aeronautics.
• Public input: Both Phase I and Phase II relied on continuous public input to ensure alignment with the needs of all Minnesota aviation stakeholders. The final public comment period of the draft MnSASP is June 12–July 12, 2023.
• Moving forward: The MnSASP collected a wide range of airport data to complete the performance assessment and inform recommendations. As a result, the MnSASP Hub was created and serves as a central data and reporting tool. This allows MnDOT and aviation stakeholders to engage in continuous system and airport planning.

Phase 2

Phase 2 of the MnSASP involved validating the deliverables from Phase 1, analyzing policy issues facing the state aviation system, acquiring and managing data to develop a MnSASP database and display dashboard, publishing the SASP, and developing a continuous implementation plan.

Elements of Phase 2	Policy Issues	Display Dashboard
Validating Recommendations and Deliverables from Phase I Policy Issues to Analyze Validate and Modify Phase I Data Acquisition Plan Acquire data Develop Data Management Plan Database System and Display Dashboard Public Involvement Publish document Develop implementation plan	Operations Counting and Forecasting Residential Through the Fence Hangar Availability and Funding Participation Airport Closures Crosswind Runway Analysis Clear Zone Policy and Ownership Analysis Airport Zoning Analysis and Prioritization Drones Last Mile Connection Opportunity (Courtesy Car Analysis)	In development

Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study

The Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study was an ancillary study developed out of Phase I. The study analyzed the annual economic impacts generated by 126 of Minnesota’s 133 public airports. The data from the study was used to develop an economic impact calculator to estimate how airport businesses and projects benefit the local economy.

Phase 1

Phase 1 built the framework for a continuous SASP which strives to keep data current to better track performance metrics and share progress towards those metrics with aviation stakeholders. Phase 1 included an extensive Public Involvement Plan and tasks that resulted in a number of recommendations to carry into the Phase II effort. 

Trend Papers	White Papers	Phase 2 Parking Lot
Alternative Fuels and Electrification Commercial Service Fleet Changes Navigation Technologies Pilot and Workforce Project Funding Transportation Behavior Unmanned Aircraft Systems	Assessment of Prior Efforts Objectives and Strategies Classification System Metrics Airport Metrics	Phase 1 Final Meeting Draft Public Involvement Plan