Vertiport consulting for Washington airports
Before anyone pours concrete, airports and communities need clear answers about fit, power, cost and process. Amagi is a consulting firm helping airports plan and develop vertiport and charging infrastructure, focused on drone delivery (medical and parcel first) and eVTOL for emergency services. Our work aligns with WSDOT’s initial focus on charging infrastructure.
23 years
Electrical equipment procurement for airport projects (Eli Olson).
25 years
Airport construction, estimating and project management (Rob McAllister).
20 airports
Washington airport site screening completed.
WSDOT Aviation work group
Participant in public sessions (2026), including public comment. This is public participation only, not membership or endorsement.
What we help with
Airport master plan & ALP integration
We help airport sponsors incorporate vertiport and AAM elements into master plan updates and the Airport Layout Plan (ALP). Having projects shown in these documents can help position them to pursue FAA and WSDOT grant funding. Eligibility and approvals are determined by the FAA and WSDOT.
Feasibility & airport site screening
A desktop screen of your airport against EB 105A criteria-based factors: available land, airspace and approach paths, separation from runways and taxiways, utility access and community context. You get a clear picture of what could fit and what needs further study.
Conceptual layout & design basis
Concept layouts drawn from our Starter, Standard and Expanded modular configurations, designed to EB 105A criteria and adapted to your site, with a design basis you can share with your engineers and board.
Electrical & charging power planning
Planning for utility service, connected load, charger sizing and battery buffering, shaped by Eli Olson's 23 years in electrical equipment procurement.
Airport field construction planning
Phasing, estimating and project management planning for work on an active airfield, led by Rob McAllister's 25 years in airport construction.
Procurement & equipment sourcing
Specifications, vendor outreach and lead-time planning for chargers, switchgear, lighting and pad components. Vendors and manufacturers are examples only; we don't endorse or partner with any particular one.
Funding & partnership strategy
Options for structuring a project. Our model is privately led and open to public funding partnerships. We help you identify programs and lease structures to explore, with no promise of any grant or award.
Regulatory pathway support
Guidance on coordinating with the FAA, WSDOT Aviation and local permitting, including what to prepare and when. Final determinations rest with those agencies.
Vertiport Readiness Assessment
A fixed-scope first step for airports that want a clear, planning-level answer. It's a fixed fee, quoted per airport.
1. Site screening
A screen of your airport against EB 105A criteria-based factors.
2. Concept layout
A Starter, Standard or Expanded modular layout fitted to your site.
3. Preliminary power & charging estimate
Planning-level connected load, utility service and charging needs.
4. Master plan & ALP recommendations
Suggestions for showing vertiport and AAM elements in your next master plan or ALP update.
5. Funding pathway overview
Private and public funding options to explore. Eligibility is determined by the funding agencies.
6. Next-steps roadmap
A short, prioritized plan of studies, coordination and decisions.
What you receive
These examples use made-up data for a fictional "Example Field." They're not real airport results.
Sample: example data, not a real airport
One-page screening summary: Example Field
- Land: an approximately 2-acre parcel near the apron, to be confirmed
- Airspace and approach: two candidate approach and departure paths, needing further study
- Separation: appears workable for a Starter layout, subject to survey
- Utility access: existing service nearby, with an upgrade likely needed
- Community context: outreach recommended before concept selection
Indicative fit: Starter layout, with Standard possible later. Recommended next step: concept layout and power plan.
Sample: example data, not a real airport
Concept layout & power estimate: Example Field
- Layout: Starter, one 55 ft pad (designed to EB 105A criteria)
- Chargers: one stand, about 422 kW rating
- Connected load: about 0.5 MW (planning level)
- Battery buffer: sized to reduce peak utility demand, to be studied
Planning sketch only, not to scale.
Who we work with
Airport sponsors & managers
Find out whether a vertiport fits your airport and how it could work with your master plan and existing tenants.
Municipalities & counties
Get a clear, plain-language view of what advanced air mobility could mean locally, including land use and community questions.
Developers
Get practical input on site, power and construction before you commit capital.
Operators
eVTOL and drone operators can use our help with infrastructure planning, charging needs and site requirements.
From first call to implementation
1. Discovery call
A free conversation about your goals, your site and your timeline.
2. Screening
A criteria-based review of your airport or site, with a written summary of findings and open questions.
3. Concept & power plan
A conceptual layout, a utility and charging power plan, and order-of-magnitude costs.
4. Implementation support
Help with procurement, construction planning, funding strategy and agency coordination, as needed.
Scope and fees are set for each project. Consulting deliverables are planning-level guidance and don't replace licensed professional design or agency approvals.
Questions airport managers ask
Does a vertiport affect our FAA grant assurances?
It can be relevant. Any lease, rent or revenue arrangement on a federally obligated airport should be reviewed against your grant assurances with the FAA and your own counsel. We help you identify the questions to ask, but we don't give legal advice.
Do we need to change our master plan or ALP?
Often a vertiport would need to be shown on the Airport Layout Plan, and many sponsors add it during a master plan update. Your FAA district office and WSDOT Aviation decide what's required for your airport.
Who pays for utility upgrades?
It depends on the project structure. In our privately led model, the developer typically funds the vertiport improvements, and some costs may be shared with or pursued through public programs. Each project is negotiated case by case.
How long does it take?
A Readiness Assessment usually takes several weeks, depending on how quickly data is available. Later steps, including planning updates, environmental review, design and construction, depend on agencies, funding and the site, so we don't promise dates.
Does an engagement commit our airport to anything?
No. A consulting engagement provides planning-level information. It doesn't commit your airport to a lease, a project or a partner.
Is EB 105A a regulation?
No. FAA Engineering Brief 105A is design guidance for vertiports, not a regulation. Our layouts are designed to EB 105A criteria, and final review rests with the FAA and other agencies.
Is this publicly or privately funded?
Our model is privately led and open to public funding partnerships. Any grant eligibility is determined by the FAA, WSDOT or the program involved.
This is general information, not legal, financial or regulatory advice.
Request a Vertiport Readiness Assessment
Tell us about your airport. We'll reply with questions and a fixed-fee quote, and there's no obligation.
Talk with us about your airport
Email amagienergy@gmail.com or call 425-244-7504.