Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Project development

Functional groups

Aeronautics Office

Goal

To ensure project managers are aware of any impacts to public airports and to protect public investments in the state aviation system.

Products the office provides

  • Information regarding federal and state funded projects located near airports
  • Land use and zoning information
  • Review of Early Notification Memos (ENM)
  • Review of Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) documentation
  • Review of Airport Layout Plans (ALP)

What to expect from the office

  • Determination of potential impact or no impact
  • Awareness of the laws, rules, and regulations that pertain to airports and the state aviation system
  • Help and support in addressing any potential impacts to projects near an airport
  • Information on filing a FAA 7460 for a project, if required

What you need to provide to the office

  • Project location in the form of a map, mile markers, or coordinates
  • Project and construction equipment heights
  • Project details pertaining to lighting, fencing, or other appurtenances that may effect airport operations