The airport master plan is the short- and long-term development concept for the airport. It is the local airport planning document that will be used as guidance in planning for airport facility needs over a 20-year time period.

The airport master plan provides a visioning document to guide airport management and other decision-makers regarding development of the airport over the next 20 years. The master plan will enable Riverside Municipal Airport to:

• Address local and national changes in the aviation industry that could impact priorities at Riverside Municipal Airport
• 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
• Have a current and approved airport layout plan (ALP) on file with the FAA so future grant funding can continue uninterrupted
• Increase stakeholder/public awareness of the airport's goals and objectives
• Maintain communication and capital project discussions with the FAA and airport stakeholders
• Document justification for FAA funding of specific projects (where it exists) and provide triggers that would justify planned future projects

The FAA recommends that public-use facilities, such as Riverside Municipal Airport, update their master plans every 7-10 years or as local aviation conditions change. The most recent master plan for the airport was completed in 2010.

Coffman Associates, a national aviation consulting firm that specializes in airport planning studies, was selected to prepare the master plan.

The City of Riverside is funding the master plan project.

• Existing Airport Inventory
• Aviation Activity Forecasts (to be approved by the FAA)
• Facility Requirements
• Development Alternatives
• Recommended Master Plan Concept
• Capital Improvement Program/Financial Plan
• Environmental Overview
• Airport Layout Plan (to be approved by the FAA)
• Economic Development Plan
• Airport Economic Impact Study

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 in the Master Plan Documents. In addition, this project will include up to three (3) public information workshops, which will be held during the master plan development process. Each public information workshop will be advertised locally and on this project website.