Airport Master Plan
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that airports update their long‐term planning documents every seven to 10 years, or as necessary to address local changes at the airport. The Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS) Master Plan Study is being undertaken to evaluate the airport’s capabilities and role, to forecast future aviation demand, and to plan for the timely development of new or expanded facilities that may be required to meet that demand. The ultimate goal of the Master Plan is to provide systematic guidelines for the airport’s overall maintenance, development, and operation.
Land Use Compatibility Study
The purpose of land use planning within an airport environs is to protect the airport from encroachment of incompatible land uses. Airports are unique facilities in that they occupy large parcels of land, have unique siting requirements, produce noise, and generate complex safety concerns all of which impact neighboring communities. Because of their unique characteristics, airports cannot be easily relocated. Airports are also essential public facilities that provide the community with business opportunities and general aviation services. The goal of land use compatibility planning is to maintain long-term compatibility between neighboring land uses and to preserve the airport.
This Land Use Compatibility Study, produced in 2000, evaluates three issues that could threaten the ability of Skagit Regional Airport to provide general aviation services:
- The safety of pilots in flight
- The safety of the general public on the ground
- Adverse impacts to the surrounding area generated by engine noise
Current Projects Underway
Skagit Regional Airport is a public asset that helps generate economic development opportunities that lead to business growth and good jobs for our community. This is accomplished by recruiting and building partnerships with businesses looking to start, relocate or expand their operations on Port property.
Three significant airport rehabilitation projects were completed in 2024. More detailed information is below, along with the link to the weekly email updates.
Click HERE for updated information on the 2024 project areas.
Apron Rehabilitation
The Terminal Apron Rehabilitation project is now complete.
The project began in 2023 to rehabilitate existing apron/apron taxi lane pavement resumed in the spring of 2024. A significant amount of the project was completed in the 2023 construction season. The work completed in 2024 included two main areas: the center section of the terminal apron and the fuel island section. This project is a necessary step in the maintenance, progress and growth of Skagit Regional Airport, and it represents an incredible investment in our community by the Federal Aviation Administration, which is funding 90% of the $10.5-million project cost.
Taxiway A
The Taxiway A Rehabilitation project is now complete.
The existing Taxiway A was narrowed from 50 to 35 feet to meet current FAA standards. The project also replaced the existing worn pavement. New medium intensity taxiway lights were also installed. The Runway 11 end connector (A4) was realigned to a 90 degree connection with Runway 11-29 for improved pilot visibility and safety.
Runway 04-22 Rehabilitation
The Runway 04-22 Rehabilitation project is now complete.
Repaving of Runway 04-22 was completed during the first week of September 2024, and the runway was re-opened.
Hangar Development
Multiple hangar development projects are in various phases of construction at Skagit Regional Airport. Two new hangar projects on Crosswinds Drive have completed design and permitting stages, with construction anticipated to begin in July 2023. The NE side of the airport adjacent to Higgins Airport Way and the apron area north of Runway 11-29 both have several recently completed hangar projects, with more on the way!