Innovative Finance and Alternative Sources of Revenue for Airports

This synthesis is intended to inform airport operators, stakeholders, and policy makers about alternative financing options and revenue sources currently available or that could be available in the future in the United States. It provides a brief overview of common capital funding sources used by airport operators, a review of capital financing mechanisms used by airports, descriptions of various revenue sources developed by airport operators, and a review of privatization options available to U.S. airport operators.