Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport

This Master Plan Update outlines the strategic direction for the Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport over a 20-year planning period, serving as a roadmap for long-term development and operational enhancement. The plan focuses on forecasting aviation demand, identifying future facility requirements for both airside and landside operations, and integrating sustainable initiatives. Key pillars include developing a comprehensive landside and airside development plan, updating critical airport data systems, and establishing an Airport Capital Improvement Program to prioritize and fund necessary improvements.

The board discussed key operational and policy matters, including the adoption of new policies and procedures for competitive solicitation, selection, and awarding of concession and lease agreements. Members reviewed the noise compatibility program measures in accordance with federal regulations. The board also approved the award for the purchase and delivery of zero-emission vehicles and charging stations and addressed legal service invoice overages. Financial reports were presented, covering signatory revenues and operating expenses, alongside updates on air service routes and legislative efforts related to aviation fuel tax reimbursements. Additionally, a resolution was passed to update bank account signatories.

This Master Plan Update for Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport serves as a roadmap for long-term development over a 20-year planning period. The plan aims to accommodate projected aviation demand and operational needs through key initiatives including forecasting activity, determining facility requirements for airfield, terminal, landside, and support areas, and integrating sustainable development strategies. It outlines a phased implementation plan with associated costs and funding to ensure operational efficiency, enhance passenger experience, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

The key discussion focused on the adoption of proposed policies and procedures for the solicitation, selection, award, and operation of Airport Leases ("Lease Policies") pursuant to Public Law 38-21. This involved reviewing the process which included public comment periods and a public hearing concerning the Lease Policies. The board also addressed the adoption of GIAA Policies and Procedures for Competitive Solicitation, Selection, and Award of Concession Agreements. Further agenda items included the adoption of GIAA Noise Compatibility Program Measures (14 CFR Part 150).

The meeting agenda included actions on several key items. New Business focused on the approval and award processes for multiple procurements: the Purchase and Delivery of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) and Charging Stations (IFB No.: GIAA-005-FY25), approval of legal services invoices, approval of ranking results for the Security Screening Checkpoint Area Expansion Design (RFP No. RFP-014-FY25), the Airfield Lighting and Electrical System Modernization Design (RFP No. RFP-012-FY25), and Management and Infrastructure Support Services for the Paging System (RFP No. RFP-011-FY25). The Board also ratified several FAA Grant Agreements related to the Cargo Apron Design Phase 2, TSA Security Screening Checkpoint Area Expansion Design Phase 1, Reconstruct Airport Lighting Vault Equipment Design Phase 1 of 2, and VALE Infrastructure. Furthermore, the Board received notice regarding draft GIAA Policies and Procedures for the Solicitation, Selection, and Award of Concession Agreements and Leasing Agreements for public comment. Reports were provided by the Executive Manager, including updates on passenger flight network statistics showing significant increases in flights and seat capacity compared to the previous year, and by the Comptroller, detailing financial reports and updates on short-term financing efforts.