Introduction -- Consortiums studied -- Scope of responsibilities -- Governance -- Membership -- Contracting methods -- Operations and administrative management -- Performance standards -- Capitalization -- Operating budgets -- cost allocation -- Pros and cons -- Lessons learned -- Conclusions.

This volume examines the role that airports play in economic development and land values, the regulation and economic efficiency of airports, airport pricing and competition, and the role played by airports in influencing airline operations and networks.

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 66: Considering and Evaluating Airport Privatization addresses the potential advantages and disadvantages of implementing various approaches to airport privatization.