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Discover all the essential resources for aviation in Illinois skies. This section covers the Annual Airport Improvement Program, which provides funding for important airport upgrades and safety improvements. You’ll also find info on fuel tax regulations that affect aviation operations in the state. Uncover the strategies behind the Illinois Aviation Systems Plan for building and maintaining a strong aviation system for both passengers and cargo.
Illinois Aviation System Plan and Economic Impact Analysis Study
In 2019, the State of Illinois conducted a Statewide Illinois Aviation System Plan (IASP) and Economic Impact Analysis (EIA) Study The overall objective of the Illinois Aviation System Plan, and the establishment of a Continual Illinois Aviation System Plan Process, is to ensure that aviation needs of Illinois are adequately served by its system of aviation facilities, both now and in the future, and that the Illinois Aviation System remain safe, efficient, integrated, and environmentally compatible. Additionally, the IASP and EIA are intended to provide information and data that are necessary to assist the Department in program management while keeping overall funding and project development decisions in mind. Both plans are important tools IDOT use to provide critical information for the state’s distribution of state and federal funding to all system airports. The final study document was published in December of 2022.
The IASP along with EIA profile for each airport can be found at www.ilaviation.com
Pavement Condition Surveys
Pavement Condition Surveys (PCI) presents the results of the 2022-2024 update of the Illinois Department of Transportation, Office of Intermodal Project Implementation – Aeronautics pavement management system.
Public Airport Rates and Charges
The State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning, conducted this study to help airports determine going market rates and current aeronautical use of the State’s Public Use Airports.
Illinois Public Use Inventory Report
This report was created to compile, in one location information on the characteristics and the physical condition of the various elements of the publicly owned and public use airports in Illinois as well as data on the actual use of the publicly owned airports in the State of Illinois.
2024 Illinois Public Use Inventory Report
Current Ongoing Studies
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) – AAM utilization is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. AAM is not a single technology, but rather a collection of new and emerging technologies being applied to the aviation system, particularly in new aircraft types. The vision for AAM is an aviation transportation system that will use highly automated aircraft to transport passengers and cargo for hire. This study will prioritize/recognize existing and near-term vertical lift opportunities (like what might realistically be available in the next 10 years or so). We will be looking for recommendations for future development of a AAM infrastructure program, State rules & regulations review, etc.