2006 California Aviation System Plan

February 6, 2006

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

Enclosed is the 2006 update of the California Aviation System Plan (CASP) Policy Element as adopted by the California Transportation Commission on February 2, 2006.  This document replaces the previous Policy Element of December 2001.  Policies contained in this document outline the Division of Aeronautics’ (Division) activities and will guide the other CASP element updates, as required by Public Utilities Code Section 21701, et seq.

This document reflects issues influencing current and future aviation transportation, including system planning guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and the purpose, mission, vision, and goals of the California Department of Transportation (Department).

In updating the Policy Element, the Division received input from the following in order to meet the Department goal of working collaboratively with our partners: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, National Business Aviation Association, Association of California Airports, Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives, the Regional Transportation Planning Agency Working Group, the California Transportation Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee on Aeronautics, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other aviation stakeholders.

I thank all of those who contributed to preparation of this document and look forward to your continued participation in future updates of the CASP .

Sincerely,

MARY C. FREDERICK
Acting Division Chief
Division of Aeronautics