Development Strategy

Following the technical analysis of the Land Use and Development Study, the City is proceeding with a four-part development strategy to improve operational efficiency, leverage the Airport as a community asset, and generate economic development consistent with Airport policies. Each of the following elements is in preliminary planning stages and will require additional feasibility assessment, scoping, budgeting, planning and zoning approvals, and permitting in compliance with the building code before being constructed.

Hangar Development

Design an approach to develop a variety of hangar types:

• Feasibility: Identify locations, types, and sizes of hangars to accommodate demand, including the current Airport wait list and aeronautical needs.
• Financing Evaluation: Conduct comparative cost benefit analysis to determine necessary future investments to accommodate new hangar construction and operations in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

• Site Planning and Construction: Follow a typical entitlement process including site plan, design review, project approvals, and building construction permits.

Public Safety Complex

Create a public safety complex to improve local and regional emergency response:

• Needs Assessment: Coordinate with local, regional, and state emergency responders to assess needs and identify opportunities for shared facilities.
• Feasibility: Evaluate size and space requirements, capacity, costs, impacts, and timing of delivery of a potential multi-agency complex.
• Site Planning and Construction: Evaluate appropriate site access, circulation, and interface with routine Airport operations. Follow the typical entitlement process including site plan, design review, project approvals, and building construction permits.

Aviation Innovation Center

Create a hub to foster new technologies in aviation and related sectors:

• Program Development: Develop a program dedicated to advancing aviation technology, promoting the innovation economy, and creating new high-quality employment opportunities to strengthen the local economy. 
• Building Renovation: Renovate an existing Airport building to support startups, established companies, and provide other supportive resources and infrastructure needed to develop, test, and deploy clean and quiet aviation solutions. The FY 2025–26 CIP includes funding for the preliminary design of the proposed Aviation Innovation Center.
• Recruiting and Tenanting: As planning and development progress, Livermore will engage with industry stakeholders, potential partners, and aviation innovators to explore opportunities to collaborate and contribute to the future of aviation. 

Read the City's news release announcing plans to develop an Aviation Innovation Center at the Airport.

Advance Air Mobility (AAM)

Pursuing advanced aviation technologies (such as eVTOL) to help improve mobility and facilitate advancement in clean, quiet transportation.

• Needs Assessment: Identify space and infrastructure needs to support new technologies such as vertiports (vertical takeoff and landing facilities), charging stations, and maintenance facilities to ensure safe and effective operations. 
• Market analysis: Understand potential demand for AAM services, identify target markets, and assess feasibility.
• Engagement and Attraction: Engage with AAM operators, manufacturers, and the local community in the planning process.
• Compliance with Airport Policies: Ensure that potential AAM operations would comply with all applicable airport policies and regulations.