The master plan is the short and long-term development concept for the Scottsdale Airport (SDL). It is the local airport planning document to be used as guidance in planning for airport facility needs over a 20-year period. The purpose of the master plan is summarized as follows: 

• Provide a visioning document to guide airport management and other decision makers regarding development of the SDL over the next 20 years. 
• Address local and national changes in the aviation industry that could impact priorities at SDL. 
• 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 (i.e., safety, design standards, land use compatibility, compliance, etc.). 
• To have a current and approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) on file with FAA so that future grant funding can continue uninterrupted. 
• To increase stakeholder/public awareness of the airport’s 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. 

The FAA recommends that public use facilities such as SDL update their master plan every 7-10 years or as local aviation conditions change. The most recent master plan was completed in 2015.

Coffman Associates, a national aviation consulting firm specializing in airport planning studies, was selected following a qualifications-based selection process. 

The FAA is funding 91.06 percent of the project cost. The Arizona Department of Transportation – Aeronautics Group provides 4.47 percent, and the airport is providing the remaining 4.47 percent. 

• 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 airport stakeholders including tenants, community leaders, and the FAA. 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 (see contact information at the bottom of this site). 

All pertinent project materials, including draft submissions, will be posted to this project website. Public comments can be submitted using the Comments Form. In addition, this project will host to four public information workshops which will be held during the master plan development process. The public information workshops will be advertised locally, on this project website and via e-newsletter to subscribers.

The master plan is not Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150 Noise Study, therefore, the master plan will not include new noise mitigation measures. The airport has implemented an extensive noise abatement program. Additional information about the current noise abatement program may be found on the airport’s website: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/scottsdale-airport.

Sustainability is considered throughout the master plan development process. An airport sustainability management plan will be developed that prioritizes focus topics from the City of Scottsdale's Community Sustainability Plan including:

• Energy - Maximize renewable energy resources.
• Water - Continue to conserve, protect, and deliver quality drinking water to the community.
• Waste - Develop a circular economy approach for effective citywide diversion of all waste streams.
• Air Quality - Reduce contaminants and pollutants to protect community health.
• Extreme Heat - Ensure the community prevents, is prepared for, responds to, and recovers from extreme heat events.