Air travel is the fastest growing segment of the transportation industry.
32 of the nation's 50 biggest airports are expanding and 60 of the largest 100 airports are adding or extending runways. In metropolitan areas starved for land, this in most cases means building more capacity into existing sites that are commonly surrounded by development. This juxtaposition has brought environmental and ground transportation issues to the forefront as airports, communities, and regulatory agencies strive to balance the needs of the traveling public with concerns about environmental impacts. The Clean Airport Summit has been organized as a problem solving forum. Participants will be comprised of leaders from the airport, aviation, environmental, health, transportation, and regulatory communities.