The objective of this research is to develop a guidebook for airport operators to plan and prepare for catastrophic events that have the potential for prolonged airport closure causing adverse impacts to the airport, and to the local, regional, and national economy. This guidebook should include concise guidelines to provide operators of all sizes and types of airports with a resource to assess, plan, and prepare for recovery that includes infrastructure, managerial, business and operational sustainability, and continuity. It should identify industry best practices and develop a critical path framework to identify the immediate and long-term needs in the preparation for catastrophic events.