Heber Valley Airport Master Plan

Ardurra led Heber Valley Airport's first master planning study in nearly 20 years, navigating complex stakeholder dynamics and technical requirements to validate an Airport Reference Code (ARC) upgrade from B-II to C-II. The project required defensible data analysis demonstrating operational need while securing the FAA's financial commitment for the required infrastructure modifications.

Key Accomplishments:

• Conducted robust data analysis confirming C-II critical aircraft designation, establishing technical foundation for runway modifications necessary to meet FAA design standards
• Facilitated a comprehensive public involvement process, achieving stakeholder consensus despite initial resistance and competing interests surrounding airport expansion
• Coordinated closely with the FAA throughout analysis development, securing agency approval of the methodology and financial commitment for the planned runway shift, meeting upgraded standards
• Delivered a completed master plan providing a 20-year strategic framework for airport development, operational improvements, and infrastructure investment

The validated ARC upgrade positions Heber Valley Airport to safely accommodate larger aircraft while meeting federal design standards, expanding aviation access and economic development opportunities for the region. Ardurra's systematic stakeholder engagement process transformed initial opposition into consensus support, demonstrating effective facilitation of complex airport planning involving diverse community interests. The FAA-approved master plan establishes the roadmap for the phased implementation of critical safety improvements and capacity enhancements to serve the airport's evolving operational requirements and regional aviation needs.