10th National Aviation System Planning Symposium
21st Century Challenges in Aviation System Planning

May 20-23, 2018

The Lakefront Anchorage
4800 Spenard Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99517

Sponsored by Transportation Research Board (TRB) committees on Aviation System Planning and Intergovernmental Relations in Aviation.

To be held at The Lakefront Anchorage hotel adjacent to Lake Hood, home to the world’s busiest seaplane base, and to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, the 10th National Aviation System Planning Symposium will explore ongoing developments in technology and policy, and their impact on planning of aviation systems through the 21st century and beyond.

About

The National Aviation System Planning Symposium (NASPS) is a triennial event organized with the goal of assessing the state of the art in system planning, addressing current issues confronting the airport and aviation industry, and identifying research needs to inform the future research agenda for aviation system planning. The symposium brings together system planning consultants, airport and aviation system planners and managers, air carrier and other aviation industry representatives, Federal and state transportation officials, and others interested in the future development of the aviation system and its role in the larger multi-modal transportation system for two days of meetings, presentations, and networking. The NASPS provides a unique opportunity to gather people who are actively involved in planning the aviation system to focus on its future development and improvement for a sustainable, healthy future. The symposium is cosponsored by the Transportation Research Board committees on Aviation System Planning and Intergovernmental Relations in Aviation.

Check out the preliminary program online.

Why Attend?

A full two days of content aimed to help individuals and organizations:

• Gain valuable insight into: the state of the art in system planning; current issues confronting the airport and aviation industry; and, research needs to inform the future research agenda for aviation system planning
• Expand knowledge and interest in the future development of the aviation system and its role in the larger multi-modal transportation system
• Collaborate on the future development and improvement of the national aviation system for a sustainable, healthy future
• Acquire practical resources related to completing or procuring aviation system planning products
• Network and Connect with Aviation System Planning Stakeholders:
  • State Aviation Administrators
  • Researchers and Academics
  • Airport Managers
  • State DOT Officials
  • Airport and Aviation Planners
  • Airport and Aviation Engineers
  • Aviation Consulting Firms
  • Air Carrier and Aviation Experts

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 10th National Aviation System Planning Symposium. More information can be found on our sponsorship web page.

Hotel Reservations

Accommodations have been arranged with The Lakefront Anchorage hotel. The hotel room rate is valid from May 18 thru May 24.

Hotel rates are:

• $149 single/double
• $169 triple
• $189 quad

Plus 12% tax.

The conference room rate has been extended until May 9, 2018.

The hotel room block is being held until May 1, 2018. After May 1st rates will be subject to the best available rate at the time. Check in is 3:00 p.m. and checkout time is 12:00 p.m. Rooms may be reserved by calling the Lakefront Anchorage at (907) 243-2300 and requesting the “Aviation Conference room rate.”

Please ask for the “Front Desk” and not “Reservations” when calling the hotel to make room reservations.

Registration Fees & Payment Information

Please pre-register. This will help us in planning and preparing a better symposium. If you pre-register, your nametag will be ready when you arrive at the hotel.

Participant Type	Early Bird	Advanced	Late/Onsite
	Thru April 6, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (CST)	Thru May 4, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (CST)	After May 4, 2018 5:00 p.m. (CST) & Onsite
Regular	$420	$520	$570
Moderators/Speakers Poster Presenters/Students	$220	$220	$220

Registration fees include the following meals:

• Breakfast on Monday and Tuesday
• Lunch on Monday and Tuesday
• Dinner on Monday evening (you can bring a guest to this meal for an additional $50)
• Coffee Break Monday and Tuesday mornings
• Snack Break on Monday and Tuesday afternoons

NOTE: Online registration will be available until 5:00 p.m. CST, May 14, 2018. Please plan to register onsite after this date.

You are encouraged to register online. Please make check or money orders (U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank) payable to TTI-NASP18. Event Management & Planning (EM&P) also accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. If paying by check or money order, you may register online and then mail your payment to EM&P. EM&P cannot invoice; therefore, payment of the conference registration fee must be received prior to admission to the conference. NO PURCHASE ORDERS ACCEPTED.

For payment processing purposes, the vendor identification number for TTI-EM&P is 37277277275000. The federal identification number is 74-2270624.

Cancellation

Only cancellations received in writing by EM&P by 5:00 p.m. CST on April 13, 2018 will be refunded, less $50 handling fee. No refunds will be issued after April 13, 2018.

Special Events

Dinner at the Alaska Aviation Museum

Monday, May 21 | 5:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening at the Alaska Aviation Museum, located on Lake Hood, the world’s largest seaplane base!

• Cocktail Hour
  A tour of the museum and a cash bar will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m.
• Dinner
  Dinner will be served promptly at 6:30 p.m.
• Speaker
  Paul Claus, Renowned Alaskan Bush Pilot

Guests may join conference attendees for a fee of $50. Payment should be received by TTI Event Management & Planning no later than May 18.

Tour of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Wednesday, May 23 | 2:00 p.m.

Don’t miss this chance for a tour of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport — home to Lake Hood the largest seaplane base in the world, and ranked the 5th busiest cargo airport in the world!

This behind the scenes airfield tour may get you close to Boeing 777’s, Boeing 747-8’s and other international freighters. Learn about the workings of the Best Cargo Airport in North America. For the history buffs, see DC-3’s from WWII parked just down the ramp from the newest that Boeing has to offer.

Travel

Airlines Serving Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

• Alaska Airlines – South Terminal Passenger & Cargo Operations
  • Phone Number: (800) 426-0333
  • Web Address: www.alaskaair.com
• United Airlines – South Terminal Passenger Operations
  • Phone Number: (800) 864-8331
  • Web Address: www.united.com
• Delta Air Lines South Terminal Passenger Operations
  • Phone Number: (800) 221-1212
  • Web Address: www.delta.com
• American Airlines – (Seasonal) South Terminal Passenger Operations
  • Phone Number: (800) 433-7300
  • Web Address: www.aa.com
• Sun Country Airlines – (Seasonal) South Terminal Passenger Operations
  • Phone Number: (800) 359-6786
  • Web Address: www.suncountry.com
• jetBlue – (Seasonal) South Terminal Passenger Operations
  • Phone Number: (800) 538-2583
  • Web Address: www.jetblue.com

For more information see the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Domestic Airline Information web page.

Transportation Information for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

• Bus/Shuttle Services
• Driving Directions
• Parking Services
• Rental Cars
• Taxi Service

A 24-hour Complimentary Airport Shuttle to the Lakefront is available. Once you have your luggage please call (907) 243-2300 and then meet your shuttle driver outside baggage claim on the island near the taxis.

For more information see the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Transportation Services web page.

Attractions

With so many opportunities to explore Alaska, we’ve created a list of “Things to do in Alaska” to help find an adventure that suits your interests. Also, several local businesses are offering discounts for a variety of touring options. See these options below.

Glacier & Wildlife Cruises with Major Marine Tours

Experience the spectacular beauty of Alaska’s glaciers, wildlife, and scenery on a cruise with Major Marine Tours. Attendees of the National Aviation System Planning Symposium, along with family and friends, will receive 20% off of cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park and Prince William Sound. Visit towering glaciers and see wildlife such as humpback whales, orca whales, Steller sea lions, sea otters, and more. Visit https://majormarine.com/nasps/ or view the event flyer for more information.

Rust’s Flying Services Flightseeing

Save 20%* on a flight with Rust’s Flying Service.

Take off from Lake hood and enjoy a flightseeing tour, bear viewing, fishing trips and explore national parks. For more information about flight options visit:
http://www.flyrusts.com/. Call (800) 544-2299 to book your flight and ask for discount code: NASP20.

* minimum of two guests

Chugach National Forest Mountain Bike and Paddle Board Tours

Experience ultimate Alaska in pristine Chugach National Forest by mountain bike or paddle board! Various terrain and waterways available for all ages and abilities — families welcome. All equipment provided. Book now to save 15% off! Call (907) 205-7205 and mention the NASPS to receive your discount.

Learn more about the tours online at www.AlaskaMtnBikeTours.com and www.AdventureGuruAK.com. You may also view the paddle board tour flyer for more information.

Graduate Student Participation Grants

Participation grants are available to provide financial assistance to enable suitably qualified graduate students to attend the 10th National Aviation System Planning Symposium. Learn more about eligibility and other requirements of a Graduate Student Participation Grant online.

For More Information

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General Information

Clayton Stambaugh
Chair, Marketing Subcommittee
[email protected]

Program Content

Fin Bonset
Chair, Program Subcommittee
[email protected]

Registration

Event Management & Planning
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 317-2222
[email protected]