Airport Master Plan Update

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The City of Venice is currently working on a Master Plan Update for Venice Municipal Airport (VNC). A master plan is a comprehensive study that identify airport improvements over a 20-year period based on future aviation demand, available funding, environmental and socioeconomic requirements, and community needs.

The VNC Master Plan Update will be conducted in accordance with guidelines published by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Aerial view of Runway 5-23 at Venice Municipal Airport taken from the end of Runway 5On this webpage, you can:

  • Learn about the airport master plan process.
  • Keep up to date on the VNC Master Plan Update.
  • Find out about opportunities to become involved.
  • Read and download airport master plan documents.
  • Provide comments.

This webpage will be updated as information becomes available.

Master Plan Process and Tentative Timeline

A master plan comprises various tasks classified into three phases: Data Collection and Research, Demand and Capacity Analysis, and Implementation and Final Documentation. The effort will take approximately 18 months.

Horizontal process infographic highlighting the tasks for each phase of the Master Plan Update. For Phase 1, spanning two columns, the Data Collection and Research phase includes, Inventory of Existing Conditions, Emerging Trends and Technologies, Aerial Surveying and Mapping, Visioning Session and Strengths and Opportunities Assessment tasks. In Column 2, Aviation Activity Forecasts and Market Assessment and Land Use Planning tasks. The Aviation Activity Forecasts will require FAA approval. In the center of the image, Phase 2 includes: Demand/ Capacity Analysis and Airport Requirements, and Formulation of Alternatives. Also pictured is the Stormwater Master Plan, which is conducted concurrently in this phase. Spanning across three columns, the Implementation and Final Documentation phase includes in Column 1, Environmental Overview, Noise Analysis, Financial Analysis, and Preferred Alternative Refinement; in Column 2, Capital Improvement Program and Implementation Plan, Airport Layout Plan Drawing Set and Technical Report; and in Column 3, Final Documentation. The Airport Layout Plan and Technical Report requires review and approval by FAA and FDOT. Pictured above all phases is Stakeholder and Public Involvement. Pictured below and across all phases is the timeline for the Master Plan Update starting with Data Collection and Research in November 2024 through the submittal of the ALP and Technical Report in April 2026.

Stakeholder and Public Involvement

The master plan process will require involvement with various stakeholders whose participation and feedback will help shape the future of VNC.

Circular infographic depicting the various stakeholders that will be engaged throughout the Master Plan Update’s Stakeholder and Public Involvement period. Beginning counterclockwise from the top left are: Sarasota County, Airport Tenants and Users, the City of Venice, Other Local Municipalities, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Neighborhood Associations, Citizens of Venice, Business Community, and Local and Regional Planning Agencies.

2025 Master Plan Update Meetings

Meeting information will be added as they become available.

2025 Master Plan Update Documents

Documents will be posted as they become available.

2011 Master Plan for Reference

The previous master plan for VNC was completed in 2011. Click here to view the previous master plan documentation and click here to view the previous Airport Layout Plan.

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