AirportInfo Airport Operating Expenses November 2014
Overview of U.S. Enplanements, Revenues and Expenses Percentage Change from Base Year 2001 80% Enplanements Revenues Expenses 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Operating expenses and revenues have increased by 74% and 67.5% respectively since 2001; however, enplanements have only increased by 11.5% driven by the economic slowdown and airline capacity cuts. Operating revenue has been increasing slightly faster than expenses since 2010 as the industry recovers and airports continue to streamline their expenses. 2
In Billions of U.S. Dollars Airports Manage Revenue and Expenses Carefully to Ensure Adequate Funding for Capital Projects due to Decreasing Federal Funding 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% -2% -4% -6% Operating Revenue Revenue Percentage Change from Previous Year Operating Expense Expense Percentage Change from Previous Year During the period of 2001-2013, total operating revenue has been increasing primarily due to increases in non-aeronautical revenue. Airports across all hub sizes are improving how they operate their businesses to better meet passenger needs. Total airport operating expenses have been on the rise due to the regulatory burden imposed on airports to meet more stringent safety and security regulations i.e. noise abatement and safety management systems. Additionally, airports are also taking over functions that were traditionally performed by airlines. 3
Functional Airport Operating Expenses Landside/Terminal Airfield Public Parking Operating Costs Commercial Terminal Operating and Maintenance Costs Road Maintenance Transportation Costs (bus and rail operations and maintenance) Elevator/Escalator/Moving Sidewalk System Maintenance Costs (Contractual and In-House) Airport Operated Fixed Guide Way Rail/Monorail System Airport Operated Fixed Guide Way Bus System Shuttle Buses for Parking Operations Shuttle Buses between Terminals Terminal Custodial Other(s) Airfield Operations and Maintenance Aircraft Operations Snow Removal and Ice Treatments Mobile Lounges (e.g. Dulles) Other(s) Overall Airport Functional Operating Expenses Utilities Costs Labor Costs Police, Security Guard Expenses, Firefighting Costs (Airport and Contracted) Environmental Vehicle Maintenance Costs Marketing, Sales and Advertising Grounds Maintenance Administrative (finance, HR, legal, executive, procurement, etc.) Other(s) Source: ACI 4
U.S. Airport 2013 Operating Expenses In Millions of U.S. Dollars Supplies and materials, $631, 6% Insurance, claims and settlements, $251, 2% Total Operating Revenue, $18,221, 61% Total Operating Expense, $11,648, 39% Contractual services, $3,843, 33% Communications and utilities, $1,084, 9% Other, $1,280, 11% Personnel compensation and benefits, $4,559, 39% Note: Excludes depreciation. Total Operating Expenses $11,648 Million 5
U.S. Airport Total Operating Expenses 2001 vs. 2013 Large Hub Medium Hub Small Hub Non-Hub In Millions of U.S. Dollars $847 $1,141 83.8% 78.1% $2,035 60.6% $461 $640 $1,267 2013* - $11,647m $7,624 76.3% $4,326 74.0% 2001 - $6,694m 2001 2013* Total airport operating expenses has increased over 73 percent in the last 12 years due in large part to the excess of regulatory burdens. Operating expenses do not include capital expenditure or construction projects, or other physical assets associated with the airport. * 2013 Excludes Depreciation ($6,198m) Line item was added to the FAA Form 127 in 2009 6
In Millions o f U.S. Dollars Total U.S. Airport Operating Expenses 2001-2013 $14,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 4.8% $461 6.8% $495 $640 $679 $1,267 $1,360 7.6% $521 $711 2.7% $514 $739 $1,467 $1,528 8.5% $550 $763 6.1% $611 $806 $1,790 $1,693 8.3% $630 $876 7.7% (2.1%) 1.2% $689 $718 $756 $928 $894 $1,011 2.9% $2,047 $1,960 $1,916 $1,966 $1,900 $1,016 $1,047 $1,141 $2,035 $1,995 $6,939 $6,438 $6,809 $6,828 $7,002 $7,333 $7,624 $4,326 $4,616 $4,992 $5,117 $5,560 $5,880 $809 3.3% $834 4.2% $847 $0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Note: Excludes depreciation. Large Medium Small Non-Hub 7
Average Total Operating Expenses Per Enplanement $22 $20 $18 $16 $14 $12 $10 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year Large Medium Small Canadian All CAGR 2.4% 5.7% 3.6% 4.4% 4.0% A true apples to apples comparison between 61 airports show that rising airport operating expenses appear to be contributing to the upward trend in CPE. Despite high fixed expenses, airports have continued to implement cost saving measures. Operating expenses per enplanement is likely to rise in future years due to the need to upgrade aging infrastructure and accommodate increasing passenger travel. Source: ACI-NA 2014 Airport Performance Benchmarking Survey 8
U.S. Airport Main Operating Expenses Personnel Compensation & Benefits 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 $4,284m $4,303m $4,373m $4,500m $4,557m CAGR 2009-2013 1.5% Salaries and wages of personnel directly employed by the airport including benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and employee pensions. This expense category is subject to the airport s degree of outsourcing. Airports have been successful in keeping compensation and benefits cost under control, the growth rate of which has not kept up with the increase in Consumer Price Index (CPI). Communications & Utilities $1,057m $1,003m $1,031m $1,026m $1,084m 0.6% Cost of communication services and utilities used in the course of operating the airport, including telephones, electricity, heating and air conditioning, and water. Airports have implemented energy saving initiatives to reduce utility costs. Contractual Services $3,035m $3,276m $3,492m $3,598m $3,842m 6.1% Contractual services are services performed by commercial enterprises and government agencies rather than by airport employees. Such costs include consulting, legal, accounting, auditing, security, firefighting, engineering, training, lobbying, maintenance, janitorial services, architectural fees, and financial services. Airports have found increasing the degree of outsourcing successful in keeping compensation and benefits costs under control. 9
U.S. Airport Main Functional Operating Expenses Repairs and Maintenance 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 $1,904m $2,216m $2,304m $2,326m $2,624m CAGR 2009-2013 6.0% Cost of repairs and maintenance of airport facilities and equipment. This expense category depends on the life cycle of airport capital program. U.S. airport facilities are aging which drive the increase in repairs and maintenance cost. Security and law enforcement costs $1,067m $1,172m $1,237m $1,274m $1,345m 8.3% Cost of providing the airport with security and law enforcement services. Includes direct and indirect costs, including costs incurred for airport employees, sponsor employees, and contract services. This expense category is largely driven by government regulation and policy. Marketing/Advertising/Incentives $104m $102m $116m $109m $120m 3.7% Cost of airport marketing, advertising and incentives paid to, or on behalf of, air carriers. As airlines continue capacity discipline, assistance in marketing becomes part of the airport business. These incentives are now the norm for airlines when considering new service at an airport. 10
In Millions o f U.S. Dollars U.S. Airport Personnel Compensation & Benefits 2001 2013 $5,000 $4,500 $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 7.4% $217 $284 $489 7.4% $244 $307 $527 6.0% 2.8% $251 $250 $328 $341 $579 $595 2.9% 8.6% $284 $262 $352 $368 $645 $681 9.1% $298 $392 $722 7.6% $315 $414 $792 6.6% 1.6% 0.4% $347 $348 $368 $425 $469 $477 $811 $802 $812 1.3% 2.9% $373 $377 $470 $529 $832 $836 $1,500 $1,000 $1,637 $1,744 $1,835 $1,887 $2,081 $2,104 $2,337 $2,514 $2,702 $2,684 $2,718 $2,826 $2,815 $500 $0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Large Medium Small Non-Hub 11
Average Personnel Compensation & Benefits Per Enplanement $10 $9 $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Fiscal Year Large Medium Small Canadian All CAGR 3.1% 5.8% 4.7% 4.5% 4.5% Personnel expenses continue to rise due to increases in medical and pension expenses. The average personnel compensation for all hub sizes has been fairly stable since 2009, suggesting airports are steadily controlling their personnel operating expenses. Source: FAA 12
AirportInfo November 2014 Contact: Economic Affairs and Research Tel: 202-293-8500 Email: EconomicAffairs@aci-na.org www.aci-na.org