Airport Reports

Each year at the January meeting, the Airport Director presents a Year in Review that also serves as the Annual Report.

Airport Delay Contingency Plan

Read the Delay Contingency Plan (PDF).

Airport Master Plan

The Airport Master Plan Update is a valuable tool that creates a framework to develop Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to meet the long-term needs of the region it serves.

Airport Noise & Land Use Compatibility Study

This study recommends beneficial land use measures that may be implemented by local jurisdictions to help prevent compatibility issues with noise and land use in the future.

Read the full Airport Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study (PDF).

Economic Impact Study

The Kansas Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation completes a study to quantify the economic impact and relationship between the state's system of airports and the economy.  This study shows the impact of Manhattan Regional Airport.

Access the Economic Impact Study (PDF).

Environmental Assessment

The identification of the purpose and need is the primary foundation for the identification of reasonable alternatives and the evaluation of environmental consequences.

Read the environmental assessment (PDF).

Runway Rehabilitation Project: Documented Categorical Exclusion (CATEX)

A Documented Categorical Exclusion has been prepared for proposed projects at the Manhattan Regional Airport. The CATEX can be reviewed (PDF). If you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact the administrative office at 785-587-4597.

Terminal Area Master Plan

The primary focus of the terminal area plan is the terminal building, automobile parking, terminal apron, the Fixed Based Operator located in the terminal area, commercial development area, and the impacts to the airport from the K-18 highway improvements.

Read the terminal area plan (PDF).

Terminal Area Plan Executive Summary

The Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP) for Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) provides the framework needed to guide future development at the airport.

ACRP Report 58-Part-Time Airport Policy Makers

The administration and governance of an airport can prove quite challenging to a newly appointed policy maker or an airport manager without previous airport experience. While many serving in these roles possess some aviation experience or business background, few assume these positions with a broad understanding of the myriad of issues that affect the operation, maintenance, and development of aviation facilities.

Read the full ACRP report (PDF).

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

The City of Manhattan, Kansas has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 26. The City of Manhattan, Kansas has received Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, the City of Manhattan, Kansas has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 26.

Access the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (PDF).

Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

The City of Manhattan, Kansas has established an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 49 CFR Part 23. The City of Manhattan, Kansas has received Federal financial assistance from the Department of Transportation, and as a condition of receiving this assistance, the City of Manhattan, Kansas has signed an assurance that it will comply with 49 CFR Part 23.

Access the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (PDF).