The transfer of air carrier service between airports in the same community is generally thought to have adverse economic effects on the airport losing service. This report briefly examines experience with airport relocation in four communities. Further, this experience is related to prospects for air carrier activity relocation in the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Area.*,Abstract -- Introduction -- Scope -- Background -- Experience. Chicago ; Houston ; Kansas City ; Dallas-Fort Worth -- Implications for Washington, D.C., Area Airports -- Conclusion -- Bibliography.,John W. Fischer, Analyst in Transportation, Economic Division, with the assistance of Jose Padus, Research Assistant,CRS 84-699 E,"July 20, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

The Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 provided for reinstitution of a Federal airport improvement program. This report discusses the major features of this program and experience with it to date. The report also discusses major issues that may affect the program in the future.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Program Structure -- Program Authorizations and Appropriations -- Program Grants -- Major Issues. Air Traffic Control System Modernization ; Defederalization ; Legislative Designation of Airports for Priority Consideration -- Summary.,CRS 84-701 E,"July 20, 1984.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3