Pre 9/11 Post 9/11

Pre 9/11 Minimal passenger screening Minimal cargo screening Minimal attention to GA airports Terrorism happened outside the United States

Post 9/11 -- Airport security is essential The threat is REAL! But, what is the threat? Where is the threat? How do we deal with it? Its a new way of life.

Post 9/11 9/11 = paradigm shift. General Aviation affected. Aviation security goes beyond terrorist threats. Airports: Each is unique: specific needs = specific solutions. People: Stakeholder groups

Air carrier airports (TSA responsibility) General aviation airports (TSA and BOA) Private airports and landing facilities. Special Interest – aerial applicators

General Aviation -- airport managers Aircraft owners and groups Flight instructor groups Pilots and pilot groups Aerial applicators Airport tenants

Focus – general aviation Security tools Operations and Security Bulletins Emergency Airport Notification System Wisconsin Airport Security Plan (WASP) Airport visits/education/audits Funding

698 aviation facilities 132 public-use airports Many are privately-owned and have no public funding, direct federal oversight, or security requirements 8 air carrier airports Subject to TSA General Aviation airports

12,340 active pilots 5,362 registered aircraft 100+ Flight inst. locations 73 registered aerial applicators 25 USDA-registered aerial applicator companies

Airport Security Assessment completed Fall 2004 Audits on a 3 year cycle Federal and state dollars (DHS and OJA)

Fences, lights, signs, education, cameras and locks Security projects part of programming Wisconsin Airport Security Plan (WASP)

Lifestyle changes Local, State, and Federal level interest Active participants nationwide Continue to educate, guide, and equip Wisconsin GA airports. Airport Security enhancements are now part of every airport development plan.