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An airport master plan is an important tool in determining an airport’s current and future development needs.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that the Steamboat Springs Airport - Bob Adams Field Master Plan be updated every 10 years.
The most recent master plan for the Airport was written in 2008 (see below).
Project Manager: Leah Whitfield
Project Email: steamboatspringsairportmasterplan@dowl.com
After significant outreach and numerous public meetings, the first three chapters of the Draft Master Plan are available for review and public comment.
Issues, needs, alternatives, and recommendations of a master plan are heavily influenced by the input of a wide array of airport users and stakeholders.
Draft Master Plan Chapters 1-3 (PDF, 87 pages)
Effective airport planning and development includes forecasting aviation demand as future activity levels drive the size and timing of necessary airport improvements of which become the basis for the airport’s capital improvement plan.
For Steamboat Springs Airport, forecasts are prepared for the 20-year planning period in three stages: short-term (2023), intermediate-term (2028) and long-term (2038).
After numerous meetings, open houses and public input, the preferred alternative recommendation is now available for review.
Please submit comments on the preferred alternative by Friday, August 9, 2019. Comments may be emailed directly to: steamboatspringsairportmasterplan@dowl.com.
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The final Airport Master Plan Public Open House was held June 26 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Crawford Room of Centennial Hall, 124 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.
The second Airport Master Plan Public Open House was held May 8 from 5pm to 7pm in the Crawford Room of Centennial Hall, 124 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.
The first Airport Master Plan Public Open House was held January 31 from 5pm to 7pm in the FBO building, 3499 Airport Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.
The Airport Master Plan describes and depicts the overall concept for the long-term development of an airport. Review the Airport Master Plan (PDF) from 2008.