Our Vision: - The long-term vision for Muskoka Airport is that it will continue to be a commercial Airport, which effectively yp promotes and serves t

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1 Muskoka Airport Advisory Committee Orientation Presentation February 13, 2012

2 Our Vision: - The long-term vision for Muskoka Airport is that it will continue to be a commercial Airport, which effectively yp promotes and serves the social and economic needs of The District Municipality of Muskoka (2006 Strategic Business Plan)

3 Main runway is paved 6,000 feet long by 150 feet wide: - Equipped with lights & serviced year round - LSR (5,000 6,000 x 100) - Collingwood (5,000 x 100) - Parry Sound (4,000 x 75) - Peterborough (5,000 7,000 x 100)

4 Secondary runway is turf 2,199 feet long by 100 feet wide: - No lighting and no winter maintenance

5 What is the Muskoka Airport? - Open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year - Canada Customs Airport of Entry - MF Radio system operated db by NAV CANADA out of fti Timmins i - Automated weather station monitored by NAV CANADA - Owned & Operated by The District Municipality of Muskoka - Certified by Transport Canada (identified as CYQA)

6 -Used by aircraft as large as the Boeing 737 -Dash 8 - C130 Hercules - Large business jets

7 During the G8 Summit of 2010, we hosted 4 landings of the US Air Force C17 Globe Master -The C17 is the largest aircraft we have ever handled with a wing span of 170 feet and a gross takeoff weight of 415,000 lbs

8 - Used by small aircraft: - Recreational planes - Amphibious aircraft - Home-built planes

9 What is the Muskoka Airport? We are smaller than most airports with commercial il passenger service - Our population base and proximity to Toronto is not sufficient to support - Our population base and proximity to Toronto is not sufficient to support commercial passenger services

10 We are larger than most airports that rely primarily on recreational aircraft traffic Collingwood Airport Stanhope Airport in Haliburton

11 We are envied by competing airports for our summer traffic of large business class jets and turboprop p aircraft This is our Niche - Combined with a variety of aviation businesses on the field, the draw of the Muskoka Tourism Industry makes this airport unique

12 - - We serve 3 major activities: 1) Recreational Flying 2) Visitors 3) Tenant Businesses

13 - We are categorized as a Commercial Airport due to the amount of business flights we receive - Our traffic compared to other nearby/similar airports: Airport Total Itinerant Movements (2010) Piston Powered A/C Movements (2010) Jet, Turbo, Helicopter Movements (2010) Muskoka 11,594 8,050 3,539 Barrie-Orillia Lake Simcoe Regional 6,364 3,860 2,503 Collingwood 7,502 6, Parry Sound (2010 their estimate) 8,000 No Data No Data Peterborough 6,555 5,208 1,339 (As per Statistics Canada: Aircraft Movement Statistics, Airports Without Air Traffic Control Towers, Annual Report TP 577, 2010)

14 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 Muskoka Itinerant Traffic Comparison 6,000 4,000 2,000 Total Itinerant Piston Jet, Turbo, Hel, 0 (As per Statistics Canada: Aircraft Movement Statistics, Airports Without Air Traffic Control Towers, Annual Report TP 577, 2010)

15 Where is the Muskoka Airport? - We are located mid-way between Toronto and North Bay

16 - Surrounding Aerodromes Include: Parry Sound Stanhope MUSKOKA Huronia Collingwood Lake Simcoe Peterborough

17 - The location of the Airport influences surrounding development through Federal Zoning Regulations

18 - The lands surrounding the Airport also influence future growth and development of the Airport itself due to wetlands and other physical limitations

19 When did it all begin? - Construction of the Reay Airport began in grass runways built as part of the Trans-Canada Airway -1 st Aircraft landed in September of 1935 (American owned) - Officially opened as Muskoka Airport in September of Transferred to Royal Norwegian Air Force in 1942

20 - Transferred back to Canadian control after WWII - In 1952, DND built the 6,000 foot paved runway as an emergency field for their CF-100 and CF-86 fighter jets - Transferred to The District of Muskoka on October 31, In 2001, Canada designated Norwegian Training an event of national historical significance - In July 2005, District Council agreed to retain ownership - October 31, 2006, the Transfer Agreement expired

21 What was our direction? 1996 Business & Marketing Plan: - Airport is an economic development catalyst - Airport is valuable transportation infrastructure - Majority of small airports require municipal support 2006 Strategic Business Plan: - Respond effectively to development opportunities i - Foster aviation related business growth & development 2008 Strategic Priorities i i - Develop the Muskoka Airport as an economic development tool that supports the social and business needs of Muskoka

22 Accomplishments: - Since taking over the airport in 1996, the District of Muskoka has: - Initiated Sale of Lands (total of 9) - New Leases (5 ) + Covered Tie-downs (4) - Relocated the AP Manager & Staff to Terminal - Obtained the Imperial Oil FBO - Implemented a GIS Approach for 18/36 - Expanded Public Apron -Expanded Taxiway Network - Resurfaced Existing Taxiways - Refurbished Terminal (many more amenities) - Added the Little Norway Memorial - Replaced the Runway Lighting System

23 Accomplishments: - Since taking over the airport in 1996, the District of Muskoka has (cont d): - Improved Security - Chain Link Fence & Gates - Replaced the Sand Storage Shed - Replaced Esso Fuel Farm and Fleet Fuel Tanks - Built an Equipment Storage Facility - south end - Upgraded d Fleet Vehicles (replaced 7 of 9) - Worked with Nav Canada to Replace AWOS - Developed an Airport Website - Developed CYQA Image (logo, uniforms, etc.) - Implemented New Services (GPU, catering, etc.) - Improved Safety (SMS, Wildlife Plan, Signs, etc.) - Event Hosting (Airshows Airshows, Schools, G8.)

24 Event Hosting: - Air shows ( ) - King Harald (2002) - Young Eagles / Open House (2003) - Grand Opening of Little Norway Memorial (2007) - G8 Summit (2010) -Touch-A-Truck Truck ( ) 2011) - Dockside Festival - Cadet Ceremonies - School Tours (Public Schools & College Programs) - Youth Groups Tours (Girl Guides, Scouts, etc.) - OPP and Military Training Exercises

25 Why does Muskoka need an Airport? Community Support: - Air Ambulances -Hydro One -OPP -RCMP - Correctional Services - OMNR - Military Training - Search & Rescue -Trans-Canada Pipelines - Canada Coast Guard - Scientific Research (NASA) - VIP flights

26 Why does Muskoka need an Airport? - Gateway to Muskoka for Seasonal Residents and Tourism activities that include: - Cottage Rental - Resort Visits it - Camping (Algonquin Park ) - Youth/Sports Camps - Attending Conferences - Events (Mountain Biking...) - Casino Visits - Golfing Vacations - Business Meetings - Attractions (Santa s Village...) - Visiting Friends and Relatives

27 Why does Muskoka need an Airport? - Provides base for 10 private tenants & a facility for about 50 locally owned & operated aircraft - Attracts business from outside Muskoka - Provides a home base for about 12 aviation related businesses (over 80 jobs!) Northern Air Solutions Lake Central Air Services Ferrari Flight Training Aztec Nomad / Air Muskoka Freedom Flite HDL Enterprises Grassroots Aviation Jeanwood Limited Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Discount Car and Truck Rentals Muskoka Aircraft Refinishing Satellite location for Cameron Air

28 Why does Muskoka need an Airport? -The latest Economic Impact Study of 2009 indicated d that the Airport contributes $40 million annually to the Muskoka economy (COPA method) -The direct impact of Airport Based Businesses was approximately $7.2 million annually - The 2005 Economic Impact Study = $31 million - The 2001 Economic Impact Study = $19 million - The 1994 Economic Impact Study = $11 million

29 Organizational Structure: Muskoka District Council (Chair) Planning and Economic Development Committee (Chair) District CAO Airport Advisory Committee (Chair) PED Commissioner Airport Manager Service Representative Assistant Manager Airport Operations Seasonal Coop Students (3)

30 How do we operate? - We are certified and regulated by Transport Canada, subject to inspection and strict regulations (registered aerodromes operate under only a few basic guidelines) -We are mandated under the Aeronautics Act to prepare and adhere to an Airport Operations Manual, Emergency Response Plan, Snow Removal Plan, Wildlife Risk Assessment and Management Plan, A Safety Management System, and other guiding documents and regulations - Our employees are subject to the Canada Labour Code and development falls under the Federal Building Code and Federal Fire Codes as the employees and lands are federally regulated.

31 Guidance Documents: - Business & Marketing Plan (1996)* - Master Plan (1999)* - Marketing & Business Development Strategy (2003)* - Strategic Business Plan (2006) Strategic Priorities - District of Muskoka Economic Strategy (2009) - Planning Support: Windrose Studies, Feasibility Studies, Geotechnical Studies* - Operational Support: Pavement Studies*, Regulations (TP312), Airport Plans (Safety Management System, Wildlife Management, Snow Removal, Emergency Plans, etc.) - Background Reports (Analysis of Development Option Areas ) 2011) (* consultant)

32 Operations: - Summer (May 15 to Aug. 31) staffed 12 hours/day, 7 days/week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Open 84 hours per week) -Winter (Sept. 1 to May 14) staffed 10 hours/day, 7 days/week from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Open 70 hours per week) -Casual employees include: usually 2 summer college co-op op students to help during our busy season, and usually 1 winter coop student to help with snow removal

33 Facilities: -Air Terminal Building with Little Norway Memorial (2007) - Equipment Shelter (2009) - Maintenance Garage (1952) - Sand Storage Shed (2010) -Cold Storage Building (1984) - Office Building leased to Corrections Canada (1935)

34 Little Norway Memorial: - District worked with Norway, FedNor Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion - Provides an excellent attraction for the air terminal building - The Little Norway Memorial commemorates the lives and sacrifices of those that trained at Little Norway ensuring that their legacy will not be forgotten and to provide understanding and appreciation of the long-standing and continuing connections between Norway and Canada - New bronze plaques recognizing the Norwegian Casualties recently installed - Plans are underway to coordinate an unveiling celebration this year - The Little Norway Memorial displays belong to the Government of Norway and are managed through the Norwegian Embassy

35 Equipment: - Pickup truck -2 large plow trucks - 2 snow blowers - Lawn tractor - All terrain side-by by-side utility vehicle -Front-end loader with bucket, plow & forklift attachments -Farm tractor with mower, sweeper & spreader attachments - Equipment used for snow removal, grass cutting, routine grounds maintenance, and in-house construction projects.

36 Aviation Fuel Dealership: - We operate an Aviation Fuel Dealership called a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in the aviation industry - We are a branded dealer for Imperial Oil with two new 50,000 litre fuel tanks for jet fuel and avgas along with a 13,000 litre fuel delivery truck for jet fuel - The FBO is our primary source of revenue accounting for more than half of our annual revenue it is also our biggest workload during the summer - Approximately 70% of our traffic and fuel sales occur during the summer months (our Niche unique for the area)

37 Airport Customers: 2011 Traffic Movements Local Flights 5,636 (33%) Piston 7,602 (45%) Turboprop 2,123 (12%) Helicopter 943 (6%) Jet 67(4%) 627 Total 2011 Movements = 16,931

38 Over the last 6 years: CYQA - Itinerant Traffic 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 Piston Jet Turbo Helicopter 1,

39 Financial Analysis: 2011 Actual Net Operating Costs (1.3 million February 6, 2012) LESS: - Fuel - Callouts -Catering - Internal Recoveries Contribution to Capital Reserve 500,000 (39%) Personnel & Staff Related 353,798 (27%) Internal Charges 112,648 (9%) Capital Reserve: for items > $50,000 (new taxiways, repaving, new buildings, etc.) Bank Charges 18,914 (1%) Fleet 139,717 (11%) Purchased Services 92,345 (7%) Materials & Supplies 78,117 (6%)

40 Financial Analysis: 2011 Actual Net Funding ($1.3 million February 6, 2012) Tax Levy (Operating) 220,215 (17%) Sale of Asset 46,037 (4%) Tax Levy (Capital) 500,000 (39%) Ramp Fees 107,821 (8%) Jet Fuel Net Revenue 257,036 (20%) Rent 126,606 (10%) Aircraft Servicing Net Revenue 5,570 (0.4%) Avgas Net Revenue 20,904 (1.6%)

41 On the Horizon: -Need to repave the main runway in 2015 ~ $4 million - Eastside Development Plan approved by Council in principle subject to funding & approvals from Transport Canada & Nav Canada (in design phase) - Airport Master Plan to be contracted, subject to 2012 capital budget approval (future direction / grass runway / preferred business practices / etc.) - Review of Land Sale and Lease Policies

42 A Proud Legacy

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44 How do we operate? Current SWOT Analysis: STRENGTHS - Transportation link - Aviation business park - Vacant land - 6,000 ft. runway - Existing tenant base - Tourist destination - Close to Highway 11 & railway - Central location in Muskoka - Enhances regional economy & tourism WEAKNESSES - Vacant land not serviced - Seasonal traffic fluctuation - Location/competition from road travel - No public transport to site - No scheduled service - Lack of winter services (de-ice ) OPPORTUNITIES - Market for serviced lots - Partnerships with community groups - Promoted by Muskoka Tourism - Year round/off season development - Other airports closing - Other airports expensive & crowded - Cooperative marketing - Community hangar space for rent - Market for more aerospace businesses THREATS - Lack of government support - Lack of public support - Over regulation - Security issues - Economic susceptibility - Staffing vs. customer service & safety

45 How do we operate? Required FTE Actual FTE Winter (70 hrs/wk) Summer (84 hrs/wk) Fall (70 hrs/wk)