ACRP Report 43: Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports
Abstract
Airports and their governing boards strive to be good neighbors in their communities by enhancing environmental efforts to go above and beyond environmental compliance. This is more difficult for small airports with limited resources and staffing that usually do not have an environmental practitioner on staff who is knowledgeable in the environmental arena. Currently, no one resource is available to airport managers, boards, or staff to guide them on environmental compliance issues. ACRP Report 43: Guidebook of Practices for Improving Environmental Performance at Small Airports is a resource for operators of small airports and/or those with limited staff, which outlines federal environmental regulations and requirements and identifies activities through which operators can be proactive in promoting environmental stewardship. As a quick reference, summary graphics provide information pertaining to the cost and savings of a particular activity as well as the necessary knowledge and amount of time to implement an activity. In addition, there are five case studies that discuss environmental initiatives already undertaken at airports that can serve as a guide for other airports. While the audience for this research was intended to be operators of small airports with limited resources and staff, managers of larger airports and other aviation professionals will also find this to be a valuable resource.