[19980626]98-579_机场财务：简要概述.pdf

1 In this report all references to airports or the national airport system refer to those airports listedin the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). See, U.S. Federal AviationAdministration (FAA). National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) 1993-1997. April(continued.)Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-579 EJune 26, 1998Airport Finance: A Brief OverviewRobert S. KirkEconomics DivisionSummaryAirports in the U.S. national system are nearly always public sector enterprises thatoperate under a city, county, regional or other charter such as a port authority. Althoughthese airports are public enterprises, they are typically managed as businesses. Mostairport operating revenues come from airfield revenues (such as landing fees),concession agreements, or rent from leased areas at the airport. For capital developmentneeds airports rely on bonds, federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants,passenger facility charge (PFC) revenues, state and local grants, and surplus airportrevenue. Federal involvement in airport finance is mostly concerned with airport capitalimprovements inten