ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Course Description
Spring 2013

Course Number, Title, and Credit

AMT 525 - Airport Planning and Design, 3 Credit Hours
Course Description

Students will complete various phases of the airport master planning process. The course provides
guidance for the logical and timely development of airports. Project work groups may be assigned.
Prerequisites
Graduate or Non Degree Students OR Senior in Fulton School of Engineering with a University Cum GPA 3.0
or greater
Course Hours
Tuesdays 6:00 to 8:45 p.m.
Instructor
Mr. David Sperling
Office Hours: By appointment
Telephone: 602-571-9314
E-mail: David.Sperling@asu.edu
Text and Materials
Airport Engineering: Planning, Design and Development of 21st Century Airports, 4th Edition, 2011 (Wiley);
Norman J. Ashford, Saleh Mumayiz, & Paul H. Wright (Textbooks are available in the ASU bookstore or
online at various booksellers. Electronic copies of this book are also available online. Students can choose
their source and format as they prefer.)
FAA Advisory Circulars as referenced in the course outline. Advisory Circulars are available via the Internet
at www.faa.gov.
Bow compass, engineers scale, electronic calculator, and computer based drawing or CAD program
(recommended).
Course Objectives
1. To introduce students to airport planning and design.
2. To provide students with practical experience with FAA design standards.
3. To provide students with fundamental airport planning and design knowledge.
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Performance Evaluation
1. Assignments There are a series of exercises and reports that are to be completed and submitted by
the applicable due date. Each assignment is graded as a separate project and worth between 10 and 20
points.
2. Tests/Quizzes Quizzes may be given periodically throughout the semester. Advance notice may or may
not be given at the instructors discretion. A comprehensive final exam will be given at the conclusion of
the semester.
3. Grading Scale (%)
A
90%+
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
E
less than 60%
Course Outline
The following outline identifies the topic and reading material related to each assignment. The specific
assignment will be posted at least two weeks prior to its due date.
Assignment Topic

Reading

Introduction & Airport Planning Process

Ashford Chapters 1.1-1.6, 1.9-1.10, 5.1-5.4, 5.7

(pg 167)
AC 150/5070-6B Chapters 1 and 2

Airport Master Record and Inventory

Ashford Chapter 5.7-5.8, 8.9

FAA Form 5010
AC 150/5070-6B Chapter 6

Wind Rose Analysis

Ashford Chapter 8.4

AC 150/5070-6B Appendix F, 1.d.
AC 150/5300-13A Appendix 2

Airspace Analysis

Ashford Chapter 8.5, 9.5 pg 373-381

FAR Part 77

Forecasts

Ashford Chapter 2
AC 150/5070-6B Chapter 7

Demand/Capacity Analysis

Ashford Chapter 3.7, 7, 15.1-15.3

AC 150/5070-6B Chapter 8
AC 150/5060-5

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Airfield Component Requirements

Ashford Chapter 8.1-8.3, 8.6-8.7, 8.10-8.12, 8.158.18

AC 150/5300-13A
AC 150/5070-6B Chapter 8

Airport Terminal and Facility Requirements

Ashford Chapter 10, 11, 14

AC 150/5070-6B Chapter 8
AC 150/5360-9 or
AC 150/5360-13 as may be appropriate

Environmental Issues

Ashford Chapter 17, 15.5

AC 150/5070-6B Chapter 5 and Appendix D

Financial Analysis & Airport Plans

Ashford 1.7-1.8, 5.7

AC 150/5070-6B Chapters 10 & 12

Course Objective/Competencies
AMT 525 Airport Planning and Design
Outcomes & Objectives/Competencies
CTAS A

A.1.

A.2.
A.3.

A.4.
CTAS B

Assessment Methods

An appropriate mastery of the knowledge,

techniques, skills, and modern tools of their
discipline.
Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of
regulatory, environmental, and political factors
on the air transportation industry.
Demonstrate knowledge of the critical
components of the air transportation industry.
Demonstrate knowledge of aerodynamics,
aircraft systems, operations, and procedures
necessary for flight.
Describe the current techniques and designs used
in developing an aviation safety program.
An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt
to emerging applications of mathematics,
science, engineering, and technology.

B.1.

Demonstrate an ability to apply current

techniques and strategies to develop
components of the air transportation industry.

B.2.

Demonstrate an ability to identify aviation

accident causal factors and develop plans to
anticipate and prevent future hazardous
situations and accidents.

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Forecast airport needs and develop

plan to accommodate.

CTAS C

An ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret

experiments and apply experimental results to
improve processes.
C.1.

CTAS D

Demonstrate an ability to utilize aviation

management theories to evaluate and develop
practical business solutions for air transportation
industry problems.

Development of an Airport Master

Plan.

An ability to apply creativity in the design of

systems, components, or processes appropriate
to program objectives.
D.1.

CTAS E

Demonstrate an ability to utilize aviation

management strategies to solve practical aviation
industry problems.

Development of an Airport Master

Plan.

An ability to function effectively on teams.

E.1.

CTAS F

Demonstrate the skills necessary to work

effectively on a team.
An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical
problems.

F.1.

CTAS G

Demonstrate an ability to define resources,

constraints, and alternative solutions for aviation
industry problems.

Completion and quality of Bi-monthly

assignments; review of readings

An ability to communicate effectively

G.1.

Demonstrate an ability to prepare and deliver a

formal report focusing on the analysis and
resolution of an aviation industry problem.

G.2.

Demonstrate an ability to prepare job search

correspondence and effective job interviewing
techniques.

CTAS H

Final presentation of an Airport Master

Plan.

A recognition of the need for and ability to

pursue lifelong learning
H.1.

CTAS I

Demonstrate an awareness of the critical

necessity of acquiring current information on air
transportation issues and concerns.

Completion and quality of Bi-monthly

assignments

An understanding of professional, ethical, and

social responsibilities.
I.1.

CTAS J

Demonstrate personal characteristics and

attitudes of a successful aviation professional.

Completion and quality of Bi-monthly

assignments

A recognition of contemporary professional,

societal, and global issues and an awareness of
and respect for diversity.
J.1.

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Demonstrate personal characteristics

exemplifying a commitment to ethical standards,
4

Completion and quality of Bi-monthly

assignments

integrity, and values.

CTAS K

A commitment to quality, timeliness and

continuous improvement.
K.1.

Demonstrate a commitment to quality,

timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Completion and quality of Bi-monthly

assignments; review of readings

ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive
civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. One element of this legislation requires that all qualified
students with documented disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable
accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation please
contact the Disability Resource Center at ASU Polytechnic located in Student Affairs Quad # 4 or call 480-7271039 / TTY: 480-727-1009. Eligibility and documentation policies online:
http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/

Instructors Requirements/Policy:
1. Reading assignments shall be completed prior to the student beginning the required assignment.
2. Points are awarded based upon the quality and timeliness of the required assignments.
3. Assignments are to be completed and turned in electronically prior to the due date. Points will be
deducted for late submittals.
4. Academic honesty will be strictly enforced in accordance with University policy. You are expected to
execute all course assignments and activities in accordance with the Universitys Academic Integrity and
Code of Conduct Standards. For further information review the following URLs:

Academic Integrity: https://provost.asu.edu/index.php?q=academicintegrity

Code of Conduct: http://azregents.asu.edu/rrc/Policy%20Manual/5-308Student%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf

IF YOU NEED DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS IN THIS CLASS, PLEASE SEE ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
INFORMATION REGARDING DISABILITY IS CONFIDENTIAL.

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