Allocation and Recovery of Federal Airport and Airway Costs, 1991
Abstract
This report presents estimates of the allocation and recovery of Federal airport and airway system costs. Estimates for 1991 were constructed using an econometric model that attributes fixed, joint, and marginal airspace system costs to aviation user groups. Two methods are used to allocate FAA costs. First, a full cost allocation attributes direct costs to each user and allocates all remaining joint and overhead costs among users. Second, a minimum cost allocation estimate is made for general aviation based on the concept of avoidable costs. The results of the full cost allocation indicate that about 62 percent of FAA costs in 1991 are attributable to air carriers. General aviation and the public sector accounted for 26 and 12 percent of FAA costs, respectively. Public Finance, Airport and Airway system, Cost allocation, Cost recovery aviation user taxes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA249436
Entities
People
- Daniel E. Taylor
Organizations
- Federal Aviation Administration