Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

This document outlines the Okaloosa County Airports Department's Title VI Plan for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, ensuring non-discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, creed, or age in all programs and activities. Key components include a comprehensive policy statement, administrative responsibilities of the Title VI Coordinator, and assurances for grants and procurement. The plan details community engagement, demographic data analysis, language assistance for Limited English Proficiency individuals, and procedures for compliance reviews and complaint resolution, all aimed at upholding civil rights and fostering an inclusive environment.

This document details the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal methodology for Okaloosa County Airports for fiscal years 2022 through 2024. It outlines the process for establishing overall DBE goals, including calculating a base figure based on available DBE firms and market area, and adjusting this figure using past performance data. The plan also addresses the breakdown of goals into race-conscious and race-neutral participation, the use of contract goals, and the public consultation process to ensure a level playing field for DBEs in FAA-assisted contracts.

This document outlines the Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for Okaloosa County Airports, establishing triennial goals for fiscal years 2019-2021. The program aims to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts by removing barriers, promoting their use, and assisting in their development. Key focus areas include setting overall and project-specific DBE goals, implementing race-neutral and race-conscious measures, monitoring compliance, and fostering small business participation. The overall goal for DBE participation for the 2019-2021 period is 14.61%.

The Strategic Plan for Okaloosa County Airports Department outlines its mission to provide safe, dependable, and financially self-sufficient air transportation services across its three public use airports. The vision is to become a regional center of excellence, delivering distinctive services, exceptional value, and contributing over $810 million annually in economic benefits, aiming to be the preferred choice in Northwest Florida. Key strategic goals include maintaining low operating costs per enplaned passenger, managing debt while making capital improvements, diversifying non-aeronautical revenue, expanding the industrial base at Crestview/Bob Sikes Airport, ensuring efficient operations across all facilities, and enhancing public awareness and customer loyalty for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.

This Airport Master Plan Update for Northwest Florida Regional Airport provides planning and development guidance for a 20-year period ending in 2027. Its primary purpose is to satisfy anticipated aviation demand, stimulate local economic development, and serve as a management guide for necessary improvements. Key goals include ensuring adequate and safe airside and landside facilities, minimizing environmental impacts, supporting local and regional economic objectives, ensuring convenient ground access, and maintaining consistency with federal, state, regional, and local plans. The plan aims to manage and develop facilities to meet forecast growth and stimulate business investment.