Frequently Asked Questions
The ALP Update & Narrative Report is the short- and long-term development concept for the airport. It is the local airport planning document to be used as guidance in planning for airport facility needs over a 20-year time period.
Provide a visioning document to guide airport management and other decision makers regarding development of the airport over the next 20 years.
- Address local and national changes in the aviation industry that could impact priorities at Miller Field
- Identify and plan for potential capital projects, in advance, so that coordination, approvals, financing, design and construction can take place in a timely manner
- Develop a plan that addresses FAA and airport priorities
- To have a current and approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) on file with FAA so that the City of Valentine can apply for federal grant funding
- To increase stakeholder/public awareness of the airports' goals and objectives
- To maintain communication and capital project discussions with FAA and airport stakeholders
- To document justification for FAA funding of specific projects, where it exists, and to provide triggers that would justify planned future projects
- Existing Airport Inventory
- Aviation Activity Forecasts (to be approved by FAA)
- Facility Requirements
- Development Alternatives
- Recommended Master Plan Concept
- Capital Improvement Program/Financial Plan
- Land Use Compatibility Analysis
- Airport Layout Plan (to be approved by FAA)
The FAA recommends that public use facilities such as Miller Field update their master plan every 7-10 years or as local aviation conditions change. In order to apply for and receive federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant funds, an updated and FAA-approved ALP must be on file.
Coffman Associates, a national aviation consulting firm specializing in airport planning studies, is working with Olsson, nationally recognized engineering firm, to complete the ALP Update and Narrative report.
- Existing Airport Inventory
- Aviation Activity Forecasts (to be approved by FAA)
- Facility Requirements
- Development Alternatives
- Recommended Master Plan Concept
- Capital Improvement Program/Financial Plan
- Land Use Compatibility Analysis
- Airport Layout Plan (to be approved by FAA)
The PAC consists of local community leaders and stakeholders. The PAC will provide guidance and feedback on draft master plan documents. PAC meetings take place at key milestones in the planning process. A list of individuals serving on the PAC can be obtained from airport management.
All pertinent project materials, including draft submissions, are posted to this website under the Documents tab. We encourage members of the community to review the draft working papers and offer comments or feedback via the form included on the Comments page. There will also be two (2) public meetings about the project—notice of those meetings will be posted in local media and on this website.