Airport Master Plan

Airport master plans are prepared to explore and possibly support the modernization and improvements of existing airports.  The Master Plan is the City’s (referred to as the sponsor by the FAA and MoDOT) strategy for the long-term development of the airport. The purpose of a master plan is to provide the framework guide future airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation demand, while considering potential local impacts. 

The Master Plan update is being funded by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant that covers 90% of the cost. Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) trust fund dollars were secured to cover a 90% share of the Business Plan Update. The City has funded the 10% match required for both grants. These two plans are being initiated together to leverage synergies that can be realized between the documents.

The City of Lee’s Summit has contracted with engineering firm Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT) to develop a new Master Plan and Business Plan for the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport. 

Master Plans in the aviation world typically span a 20-year planning horizon.

The Master Plan serves as a guiding document for the Airport and Community over the next 20 years. It identifies airfield improvements, potential land uses, and informs the Airport and applicable government agencies about relevant capital improvements projects.

Potential commercial service opportunities are not being identified, or being planned for as a part of this Master Plan.

All Airport Stakeholders, Airport Users, Federal and State Government Officials, public, and in short, everyone who want to see it, should. Copies of report documents and chapters, as they are accepted and/or approved, will be uploaded to this website.

The criteria used in the preparation of the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport Master Plan is contained in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) published Advisory Circular (AC) 150-5070-6B “Airport Master Plans”. Additional FAA guidance used in this Airport Master Plan will include: AC 150/5300-13, Change 1 “Airport Design”.