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REDUCING BIRD AIRCRAFT STRIKE HAZARDS WITH THE
MOST ADVANCED TOOLS AVAILABLE
In simple terms, non-aeronautical revenue offers airports
the opportunity to diversify their income streams and
reduce dependency on fluctuating aeronautical revenues.
While aeronautical revenue is essential, airports need to
explore additional non-aeronautical income streams to
remain economically healthy, diverse and self-sustaining.
This is a well-rounded revenue strategy for airports.
FAA Regulation of Airport Land Use
Notably, FAA grant assurances prohibit airports from
charging less than fair market value for non-aviation
uses on airport property, which must be factored into
any competitive analysis. Also, airports located in areas
where developable land is scarce may be able to release
airport property from aviation use. This would allow them
to lease the land to commercial developers either on a
permanent or temporary basis, depending on forecasted
aeronautical growth.
Obtaining FAA approval to release airport property
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for non-aviation use involves a complex process. The
FAA recently approved changes to its policy regarding
land use changes on federally acquired or conveyed
airport land, effective January 8, 2024. These changes
were needed because of legislation contained in the FAA
Reauthorization Act of 2018. The policy is intended to
simplify the procedures required to make a land use change
and to protect airport land by limiting the use of releases
to the actual sale or disposal of airport property.
In simple terms, federally conveyed or federally acquired
land must be used for airport purposes until the FAA
approves or consents to a change in land use. In addition,
Congress requires the FAA to submit an annual report
listing airports not in compliance with airport land use
restrictions and identifying necessary corrective action.
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onautical or mixed land use or to release federal obligations
generally depends on addressing the following questions: 1)
What are the obligating federal documents regarding the
property? 2) Does the airport have land that is not needed
for aviation use? 3) Will future land uses be compatible
with aviation activities?
Overall, aviation tenants and aircraft owners should
not be displaced by non-aviation commercial uses that
could be conducted off airport property. The FAA must
consider both the existing and future aviation demand.
In addition, the FAA's authority over a proposed land use
change may be limited when: 1) it does not impact the safe
and efficient operation of aircraft or the safety of people
and property on the ground related to aircraft operations
or 2) it does not adversely affect the value of prior federal
investments to a significant extent. 
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