HUNGARIAN CIVIL AVIATION FEASIBILITY STUDY

WMA played a major role in performing a Civil Aviation Feasibility Study for the country of Hungary under a grant from the USTDA. The scope of this study encompassed the entire nation, including the Ferihegy international airport at Budapest and the other airports used for general aviation, tourism, recreation, agricultural flying, and commercial passenger and cargo activity. The study focused on the potential civil aviation use of seven former Soviet air bases in Hungary, the potential for a new international hub airport at one of those bases, and the potential development of other domestic airports. The specific task efforts were as follows:

Develop a methodology and make forecasts for domestic and international passenger, cargo, and aircraft movements for a six year period. The methodology utilized was primarily based on the "top down" approach used by ICAO and IATA. The forecast was first made at the national level and then was regionalized for the international and regional airports in Hungary. The future share for the international and regional airports was determined on the basis of historical growth rates and anticipated structural and socio-economic changes.

Conduct an analysis of the existing airports, assessing deficiencies. Based on anticipated growth in demand, airport systems requirements, (e.g. runways, taxiways, pavements, terminals, cargo facilities, lighting, control towers, landings aids, communications, etc.) were developed as were cost estimates for implementing these new requirements.

Research and assess the potential for an all cargo or remote transfer airport to be developed in Hungary.

Review existing tariff rates, such as landing, parking and route charges, and compare to airport related tariffs in other countries (particularly Western European tariffs).

Develop an investment program for the airport projects for the six year period. Projects with the highest priority to be implemented during the near term time frame were identified.

Evaluate the need for aviation related training of the Air Traffic and Airport Administration staff. Develop a program and identify sources of this training.

Final reports included:

An Executive Summary was prepared in Hungarian and English which provided an overview of the key findings and project recommendations.

A Final Report containing a detailed report of all study activities and results including an investment plan.

Appendices containing detailed information relative to findings and project recommendations.