Airport Finance Articles
24 articles
GASB 94 Public Service
Explores the definition and application of public service in GASB 94 PPP accounting requirements for U.S. airports.
Common Use and Joint Use
Distinguishes between common use and joint use airport terminal space and facility definitions.
Medium-hub Airport Ratemaking
Summarizes ratemaking methodologies used by U.S. medium-hub airports and current practices.
Large-Hub Airport Ratemaking – 2022 Update
Documents ratemaking strategies and methodologies implemented by large-hub airports.
Grandfathered Revenue Diversion
Examines revenue diversion policies and FAA determinations regarding airport financial obligations.
Sustainability and Airport Finance
Analyzes how environmental sustainability initiatives impact airport financial planning and operations.
Airport Green Bonds
Explains green bonds as a financing mechanism for environmentally friendly airport capital projects.
Presentations
Index of public presentations on airport finance topics and industry conference presentations.
Airport Debt Service Calculation
Explains how airports calculate and prioritize debt service requirements and financial obligations.
Airport Capital Review
Discusses airline capital review and majority-in-interest approval requirements for airport projects.
Airport Privatization
Examines public-private partnerships and privatization models for airport operations and development.
Airport Finance 101
Introduces fundamental concepts and principles underlying airport financial management and operations.
Airline Agreement Negotiation - Financial Modeling
Discusses financial modeling techniques used in airline use agreement negotiations.
Per Turn Fee
Analyzes per-turn fee structures, setting options, and implications for airport financial planning.
Terminal Space and Ratemaking
Discusses terminal space classification and rate-setting methodologies for airport terminal facilities.
Customer Facility Charge
Reviews CFC project eligibility, collection methods, and financial considerations.
Airport Bond Documents
Introduces key definitions, covenants, and conditions in airport revenue bond documents.
Operating Expenses and Allocation
Explains expense recording and allocation methods for airline rate and charge calculations.
Designing Airport Financial KPIs
Guides the design of airport-specific key performance indicators to improve financial performance.
Passenger Facility Charges
Discusses PFC program eligibility, strategic use of revenues, and collection procedures.
Three Dimensions of Airport Finance
Introduces accounting, rates and charges, and trust as three core dimensions of airport finance.
Cost per Enplaned Passenger
Explains CPE sources, calculation methods, uses, and limitations as a key financial metric.
Airport Rate Methodology
Clarifies airline rates and charges methodologies and considerations for methodology selection.
Airport Rate Regulation
Examines U.S. airport rate regulation frameworks and FAA oversight of airline rates and charges.