The master plan is the short- and long-term development concept for the airport. It is the local airport planning document that will be used as guidance in planning for airport facility needs over a 20-year period.

The master plan provides a visioning document to guide airport management and other decision-makers regarding development over the next 20 years and enables Gainesville Municipal Airport to: 

• Address local and national changes in the aviation industry that could impact priorities at the airport
• Identify and plan for potential capital projects in advance so coordination, approvals, financing, design, and construction can take place in a timely manner
• Develop a plan that addresses FAA/TxDOT and airport priorities (i.e., safety, design standards, land use compatibility, compliance, etc.)
• Have a current and approved airport layout plan (ALP) on file with the FAA/TxDOT so future grant funding can continue uninterrupted
• Increase stakeholder/public awareness of the airport’s goals and objectives
• Maintain communication and capital project discussions with the FAA/TxDOT and airport stakeholders 
• Document justification for FAA/TxDOT funding of specific projects (where it exists) and provide triggers that would justify planned future projects

The FAA recommends that public-use facilities, such as Gainesville Municipal Airport, update their master plans every 7-10 years or as local aviation conditions change. The most recent master plan was completed in 2005.

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

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division is funding 95 percent of the project cost. The remaining 5 percent is funded by the City of Gainesville.

• Existing Airport Inventory/Environmental Inventory
• Aviation Activity Forecasts (to be approved by TxDOT) 
• Facility Requirements
• Development Alternatives
• Recommended Master Plan Concept/Environmental Overview
• Capital Improvement Program/Financial Plan
• Airport Layout Plan (to be approved by the FAA/TxDOT)
• Drainage Plan

The PAC consists of local airport stakeholders, including tenants, community leaders, and TxDOT Aviation representatives. 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 below. In addition, this project includes three (3) public information workshops, which will be held during the master plan development process.