Owner: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
Location: Tampa, Florida
Program Value: ~$1 Million; Multi-airport capital planning program
Facility Type: Airfield and Landside Infrastructure Assessment / Capital Planning
APR Services: Aviation Cost Estimating, Analytics and Controls

The Airfield & Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) program for HCAA evaluated the condition of critical infrastructure across four system airports, including Tampa International Airport (TPA), Peter O. Knight (TPF), Tampa Executive (VDF), and Plant City Municipal (PCM).

The assessment included 300+ asset-level deficiencies and repair items spanning airfield pavements, hangars, building systems, drainage infrastructure, and support facilities.

Each deficiency was documented at a detailed unit-cost level (SF, LF, EA, LS) and tied to condition observations, enabling development of a structured and traceable cost basis for repair and rehabilitation planning.

APR-supported cost modeling translated inspection data into a multi-year capital improvement framework spanning 2023–2029, identifying both immediate corrective actions and long-term lifecycle investments.

For example, FCA findings at Tampa Executive Airport (VDF) identified approximately $93K in near-term needs with escalation to over $118K in future-year improvements, illustrating the phased investment approach used across the program.

The program provided HCAA with a system-wide, data-driven understanding of infrastructure condition, supporting proactive maintenance planning, improved budget forecasting, and prioritization of capital investments across its airport network.

APR supported RS&H and HCAA by providing cost modeling, estimating, and capital planning support aligned with FCA findings.

APR developed planning-level estimates for hundreds of individual deficiencies, covering a wide range of infrastructure systems including pavements, buildings, drainage structures, and utilities. These estimates incorporated phasing, escalation, and lifecycle assumptions, allowing evaluation of both short-term repairs and long-term capital improvements.

In addition to standard estimating services, APR developed a custom “working model” cost tool that allowed the owner to dynamically evaluate capital planning scenarios. This model enabled HCAA to:

  • Adjust timing and sequencing of repairs
  • Evaluate cost impacts of deferring or accelerating work
  • Apply escalation factors across multiple planning years
  • Compare alternative funding and implementation strategies

This interactive approach transformed static FCA data into a flexible decision-making tool, allowing stakeholders to better understand tradeoffs between cost, timing, and asset condition.

APR’s work reflects broader experience in developing data-driven cost platforms and capital planning tools, enabling airport owners to move from condition assessment to actionable program strategy.

  • Developed cost models for 300+ FCA-identified assets and deficiencies
  • Supported capital planning across four HCAA system airports (TPA, TPF, VDF, PCM)
  • Established multi-year CIP framework (2023–2029)
  • Delivered line-item level cost traceability (SF, LF, EA, LS-based estimates)
  • Created a custom interactive cost model for scenario planning and escalation analysis
  • Enabled evaluation of repair timing, deferral strategies, and funding prioritization
  • Improved alignment between engineering assessments and capital budgeting

Non Standard Safety Area Project Map, TPA Certification Manual
Image Credit: Hillsborough County Aviation Authority

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