Which of the following comprises the key components of a long-range airport system plan?

• A. A list of current tenants and lease rates.
• B. A security management plan and emergency procedures.
• C. Forecast demand, facility requirements, alternative development concepts, financial plan, and implementation approach.
• D. A capital project execution schedule with annual milestones.

Answer: (C)

Long-range airport system planning centers on projecting future demand and laying out how the airport will grow to meet that demand. The best answer includes forecasting demand, facility requirements, alternative development concepts, a financial plan, and an implementation approach, because together these elements map out what will be needed, what options exist for growth, how it will be funded, and how the development will be carried out over time. The other options focus on more immediate or specific aspects: current tenants and lease rates relate to present occupancy and revenue; a security management plan and emergency procedures address safety and response rather than long-term growth; and a capital project execution schedule with annual milestones is a project-level timeline rather than the comprehensive, forward-looking plan.