1. Airports GIS | Update
Presented to | Nebraska Aviation Symposium January 2011
Robert Bonanni, National Resource, AAS-101
Date | Wednesday: January 26, 2011

2. Why Did FAA Create Airports GIS?
Improve Efficiencies
Airports, FAA, consultants
Single, authoritative, accessible data source
Reduce Costs to all Stakeholders
Improve Safety
Increased need for real-time data accuracy
Support New Initiatives – Next Generation of Air Transportation (NextGen)
A repository of airport information (not just survey data)
A true paradigm shift in the way we do business… in the right direction

3. Airports GIS at a High Level
I N P U T
Airports GIS
O U T P U T
Survey Data Collection
Data Standards
Collection
Input
NFDC | eNASR data
Airports
GIS
Natl Flt Procedures data
Remote Sensing
iOE/AAA data
AC150/ ,-17,-18
$ $
electronic ALP Module
Ground Surveys
eNOTAMs Module *
Planning
Module
NAVAIDS records/data **
Aerial Photos
Airport Design Module **
other
modules
Airport Planning
139 Inspections Module **
5010/NASR Data *
The Agency collectively agrees in this program and has adopted associated Flight Plan goals
Gil-- How Can we Differentiate between AS/AAA and Project Data Collection
Incorporate ATO Airport Diagrams/Charts
Misc Financial Modules **
Airport Ops | NOTAMS *
Compatible Land Use Module **
Reduced Redundancy
Data | Other Agencies **
Misc Engineering Modules **
Reduced Costs
New Tech | LiDAR/GPS **
Misc Environmental Modules **
Data Transformation
* In Development | ** Planned

4. Airports GIS | End State
COLLECT
CHECK
STORE
APPLY
USE
PUBLISH
FAA LOBs
Planning
Module
Airports
GIS
Airports
Agencies
Industry
Other Modules
DATA COLLECTION
SYSTEM
DEPLOYMENT

5. Airports GIS | Reality/Today
COLLECT
CHECK
STORE
APPLY
USE
PUBLISH
FAA LOBs
Planning
Module
Airports
GIS
Airports
Development/Deployment Perspective: ATMs; PCs; FAX; Internet; ; mobile phones; Google Earth

6. Airports GIS | FY09-10 Accomplishments
Emphasis on Survey Standards (Advisory Circulars) and Airports GIS website
800+ projects in the system (includes LPV/WAAS)
Airports GIS Programming (software, website, modules)
Completed electronic ALP proof-of-concept (Sept 2009)
Transitioned from AIM to ARP (Fall 2010)
Deployed -18B schema templates (DWG, DGN, and SHP)
Outreach (on-going) and Training
Deployed web-based training (IDLE), FAQs, and Airports GIS Help Desk
ACC, ACI, AAAE, FAA conferences and workshops
Initiated: external training (ACC); internal training (6 Regions by end of CY10)
Initiated robust data collection/input efforts
Phase I – 7 Airports (SW and SO Regions); Phase II – 30 Airports (All Regions)
Increasing emphasis on Airports GIS deliverable for all projects
AIP Grant/PFC requirement to incorporate on virtually all projects
Obstruction surveys, construction projects, noise contours, land acquisition
“Tiger Team” deployed to reduce data verification delays
Issued Working Draft Guidance (see National Planning Website)
Strategic Plan created and in review (includes preliminary BCA results)
Transition Policy in review (target for implementation in Jan)

7. Airports GIS | FY2011 Priorities
Implement Transition Policy and finalize Strategic Plan
Business Case (and tie-in with other LOBs)
Data Collection
Complete Phase I pilot program; marked progress on Phase II
Fund additional robust data collection projects at high priority locations
Address Growing Pains >>> see next slide
Streamline data verification process (review: plans; control; imagery; data)
Improve website software and project flow (project/partial vs. airport-centric)
Complete deployable eALP module precursors (programming; beta-testing)
Incorporate lessons learned from pilot projects into Advisory Circulars (for updating in FY2012) and programming
Outreach and Training (on-going)
Integrated Distance Learning Environment (IDLE)
Continue additional internal/external workshops and outreach efforts
Explanation of ROIs to airport community (from FAA field personnel)
Begin planning for resident training course at FAA Academy

8. Airports GIS | Addressing Immediate Challenges
COLLECT
CHECK
STORE
APPLY
USE
PUBLISH
Improved
Web Portal
FAA LOBs
eALP
beta
Airports
GIS
Airports
Transition
Policy (for
all Airport
categories)
Cost Drivers; Timing
Enhanced data
verification process

9. Airports GIS Transition Policy | Premise
Airports GIS ACs were applied too broadly too quickly
Estimated 4,000 projects per year (staff is already very busy)
One size of requirement does not fit all project types
Industry and FAA have a steep learning curve
Airports GIS system and processes not ready to handle demand
ACs have kinks that need to be worked out
Transitioning is the key to realizing program (and NextGen) benefits
Program requirements need to be transitioned in practically
Phased in to airports by size and relevance to NAS
Enforce compliance as appropriate by project
Improve awareness, education and support

10. Transition Policy | Proposed Next Steps
Initiate/enforce requirements when there is a “triggering event”
Any change to safety critical data, such as:
New or lengthened runway
Instrument procedure design
Master Plan / eALP update
Then phase in (by relevance to NAS)
Large/Medium Hubs: Now (FY10-11)
Small/Non Hubs: 1 year (FY12)
Top Non Primary: 2 years (FY13)
Middle Tier GA: 3 Years (FY14)
Lower Tier GA: 4 Years (FY15)
Meanwhile, encourage the use of CADD standards identified in -18
draft Transition Policy | 2½ pages
67 comments from the field!
11 comments from APP-1/AAS-1

11. Transition Policy | draft Timeline
FY10
FY11
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
Other GA*
Phase In by
Airport Hub Size
and Relevance
Unless Triggering Event
&
Encourage CAD Compliance A
Middle Tier GA*
Top Non-Primary
Small and Non Hub Airports
Large & Medium Hub Airports
“Right-Size”
requirements
APP Policy
New Tech B
Revise AC-18
Data Verification
(where necessary)
Prioritized Verification
Appox. level of effort C
Outreach &
Education
IDLE
Support
Awareness
Today

12. Working Draft Policy | Potential Near-Term Updates
Update to incorporate adoption of Transition Policy
Identify data required (or optional) by project type
Define where data is relevant and collected
Update changes to data verification process
NGS only verifies data for procedure design
FAA/airport verifies data for planning and identification
Reevaluate accuracy requirements
Enable the use of more cost effective technology (satellite and LiDAR)
Consider Field sentiment | enable the Regions to “right size” the requirements to their specific project needs

13. Looking Forward | eALP Transition
Today
Near Term
End State
2015 +
Airports GIS data collection and submittal
Sponsor/FAA access to data through Airports GIS
Legacy ALP (paper or PDF)
Legacy ALP coordination and approval process
Airports GIS data collection and submittal
Sponsor/FAA access to data through Airports GIS
Electronic Signatures (submittal and approval)
eALP (geo-referenced PDF) with legacy ALP review and approval process
Airports GIS data collection and submittal
Sponsor/FAA access to data through Airports GIS
Electronic eALP submittal
Electronic eALP review and approval through Airports GIS
Geo-referenced PDF (for use outside Airports GIS)
Limited e-Capability
Increasing Efficiency
Optimized Efficiency

14. Lessons Learned / Using Airports GIS | DFW
DFW: LIVE Parking Status
DFW: Flight Track Analysis

15. Airports GIS | Business Case Analysis (BCA)
The FAA Office of Airports is preparing a Business Case Analysis for Airports GIS.
Data and conclusions from the Business Case Analysis will be used to further guide the development and implementation processes of Airports GIS based on a review of the eALP Pilot Program and general lessons learned.
We also want to better understand the full potential use of the data collected as part of the Airports GIS program, including internal and external FAA uses, and data that will be used in support of NextGen. For example, the Business Case Analysis will be used to provide financial data for the FAA’s Investment Analysis of its Aeronautical Information Management (AIM).
AIM is the FAA source for collecting, validating, storing, maintaining, and disseminating aeronautical data concerning the United States and its territories to support real-time aviation activities. 15

16. Airports GIS | Business Case Analysis | NextGen
Airport GIS provides accurate and up-to-date maps of airport facilities and equipment that is essential to NextGen systems and capabilities. As a result, Airports GIS is a key enabler for NextGen implementation.
FAA office of Airports (ARP) is supporting the development of such a NextGen capability through the collection, formatting, and uploading of airport and aeronautical data as specified in the Airport Surveying-GIS Program.
Because Airports GIS is part of NextGen, the Benefit Case Analysis must follow the general guidelines of the FAA Acquisition Management Policy (AMP) and Financial Investment Process. The BCA is being prepared in parallel to the Investment Analysis being conducted for AIM. 16

17. Airports GIS | Business Case Analysis | Capabilities
Key system capabilities/data to be assed in the BCA:
Improved Collaboration: Immediately share comments and questions with FAA, airport, and consultant stakeholders for more efficient and effective resolution.
Thorough Analysis: Measure heights, distances, and clearances of runways, taxiways, obstacles and other features in comparison with design standards.
Access to Multiple Sources of Information: Gain one-stop access to a variety of airport mapping, operations, financial, and other data sources.
Better Decisions: interpret information and make decisions (e.g. flight procedure minimums, protected critical areas, modifications to standards, and other safety determinations) faster and with greater confidence because data is consistently presented, current, comprehensive, and assured to be the required quality.

18. Airports GIS | How will GIS help us do our job better and how often will we use Airports GIS data?
Airports GIS will provide data to support airport construction, land-use planning, environmental compliance, categorical exclusions, recording of NAVAID records, 3-D visualization, and integration into other GIS efforts.
Think about how we currently refer to geospatial data/maps related to:
Grant Review and Approval
Project Eligibility Requirements
Compatible Land Use
Master Plans/ALP
Obstruction Evaluation (OE) Database/Airspace Determination
Runway Safety Area Determination
Environmental/NEPA
Design Review
Conformity to Plans and Specifications (As-Builts)
Safety and Construction Phasing
Compliance/Grant Obligations
Land Acquisition 18

19. NextGen | Can you see the connection to Airports GIS data?

20. NextGen | Can you see the connection to Airports GIS data?

21. Airports GIS | Measure and Quantify the Benefits
Our focus can shift from processing data to using data to make informed decisions in a more timely manner.
Primary benefactors
External | Airport Sponsors
External | Airport Consultants (primarily A&E firms)
Internal | ARP personnel
Internal | Other FAA Lines of Business
Types of benefits
Efficiency Benefits (i.e. Time/Cost Savings)
Effectiveness Benefits 21

22. Thank You: Questions Welcome!