Master PlanAirport Master Plan
A new Airport Master Plan update is currently underway, having officially launched in 2025, to guide the future development and growth of the airport in alignment with evolving aviation needs and community priorities.
The Airport Master Plan is a comprehensive, long-term planning document that guides the future development of an airport. It is designed to ensure that the airport can meet future aviation demand while remaining safe, efficient and environmentally responsible. The plan typically includes forecasts of future air traffic, an assessment of existing facilities, and a detailed layout plan for proposed improvements to runways, taxiways, terminals and other infrastructure. It also addresses land use, environmental considerations, financial planning and community engagement. Airport Master Plans are developed in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and are updated periodically to reflect changing needs and priorities.
As part of the Airport Master Plan process, stakeholder engagement will include technical advisory and working group consultations, along with three public meetings scheduled later in the study; these public open houses are an opportunity to keep key stakeholders and the public informed and to gather valuable feedback on the plan’s progress.
Comprehensive Airport Master Plan Scope of Work:
- Project Development
- Public Involvement Program
- Inventory of Existing Conditions
- Aviation Forecasts
- Facility Requirements
- Identify and Evaluate Alternatives
- Environmental Overview
- Security Vulnerability Assessment
- Community Land Use / Zoning
- Financial Feasibility
- Facilities Implementation Plan
- Airport Layout Plan (ALP) & Exhibit A
- Final Project Document
- Project Management
Master Plan Update: Project Schedule
The Boise Airport Master Plan Update is a multi-year effort that is anticipated to continue through 2027.
The Program Schedule, included below, serves as a visual roadmap of the Master Plan process, showing key milestones and the current phase of work. This schedule is intended to help stakeholders, agencies, and the public understand what’s happening now, what’s coming next, and how they can participate.
Master Plan Schedule as of August 2025. Please note: The schedule is flexible and subject to change. Updates will be shared as available. The “We are here” marker on the schedule highlights the current stage of the project, keeping everyone informed and aligned.
The project schedule outlines the major phases of this process:
- Pre-Planning – Developing a scope of work to define all activities that will be performed during the study; and formulating a future vision that will guide study goals and objectives.
- Investigation – Conducting a detailed inventory of existing conditions, defining the environmental baseline, and reviewing previous data and studies to identify infrastructure deficiencies.
- Solutions & Implementation – Identifying possible alternatives to address infrastructure deficiencies, evaluating concepts to select preferred solutions, evaluating the financial feasibility of recommended actions, and formulating a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
- Documentation – Producing the final master plan, supporting environmental documentation, and visual materials. Throughout the process, stakeholder and public involvement is a key priority. The schedule includes opportunities for engagement through public meetings and advisory committees, ensuring that community voices help shape the airport’s future.
Previous Master Plan Study
The FAA recommends master plan updates every five years, or as necessary to keep them current. The Boise Airport's previous master plan update was published in 2020.