PLU Airport Master Plan. Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) Meeting #4 March 19, 2018

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1 PLU Airport Master Plan Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) Meeting #4 March 19, 2018

2 Meeting Agenda 1. Master Plan Status [5 Minutes] 2. Preferred Forecasts [15 Minutes] 3. Runway Length Options [45 Minutes] 4. Terminal Area Options [45 Minutes] 5. Next Steps [10 Minutes] Open Discussion (Consultant Available After Meeting)

3 Meeting Agenda MPAC Action Items MPAC Meeting #4 Focus & Decision Points: MPAC to provide planning direction on these presentation items Plan for Future Business Jet Demand at PLU? Plan for Runway Extension Scenario? Plan for Future Eastside Terminal Development?

4 1. Plan Status Master Plan Process and Progress: Airport ALP What do we have, what condition, deficiencies? Inventory Forecasts * What demand do we expect? Can we meet expected demand? Facility Requirements Alternatives What do we need to change to meet demand? How do we pay for these changes? Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Drawings * What will these changes look like? Stakeholder Coordination & Public Outreach * FAA Approval Required MPAC Public

5 2. Forecasts: Future Airport Vision PLU Master Plan Mission: We are a Puget Sound regional airport offering a hub of facilities and services to promote general aviation for recreational, professional flight training, business, and emergency response interests. Our Airport is supported by passionate pilots and patrons, with a love for experiencing aviation together!

6 2. Forecasts: Critical Aircraft Categories Piston Turbine Helicopter Single Engine ARC A-I Single Engine ARC B-I/II Piston ARC N/A PLU Existing Light Sport/ Taildragger ARC A-I Twin Engine ARC B-II Turbine ARC N/A PLU Forecast Twin Engine ARC B-I Light and Small Jet ARC B-I/II ARC: Airport Reference Code Pistons: Use 100LL AvGas Fuel Turbines: Use Jet-A Fuel

7 2. Forecasts: Critical Aircraft Forecast of Future Critical Aircraft Aircraft Differences: Twin Turboprop Light/Small Business Jet Critical Aircraft Aircraft Differences AIRCRAFT DIFFERENCES: AIRCRAFT DIFFERENCES: FAA Design Classification: B-II US Fleet Size: 3,700± Built Use: Executive Business and Charter Passengers: 6 to 12 Weight: 9,500+ Pounds FAA Design Classification: B-II US Fleet Size: 3,500± Built Use: Personal Business and Charter Passengers: 4 to 6 Weight: 8,000+ Pounds

8 2. Forecasts: Critical Aircraft Forecast of Future Critical Aircraft PLU Facility Factors: Twin Turboprop Light/Small Business Jet Critical Aircraft PLU Airport Facility Factors PLU FACILITY FACTORS: Essential: Runway Length: 3,500 to 4,500 Runway Width: 75 (Currently 60 ) Runway Strength: 12,500± Pounds Desirable: Fuel: Jet-A (Turbine) Ground Support: Power/Oxygen/Water, Tug Hangars: Executive Box (±4,500 SF Heated) PLU FACILITY FACTORS: Essential: Runway Length: 4,500 to 5,500 Runway Width: 75 (Currently 60 ) Runway Strength: 20,000± Pounds Fuel: Jet-A (Turbine) Desirable: Ground Support: Power/Oxygen/Water, Tug Hangars: Executive (±4,500 SF Heated)

9 2. Forecasts: Critical Aircraft Categories General Aviation Business Jet Sizes: Business Jets Considered for PLU (Light and Small): Light: 8,000 to 12,000 Pounds; 2 to 4 Passengers ± Small: 12,000 to 30,000 Pounds; 4 to 8 Passengers ± Business Jets Not Considered for PLU: Medium: 30,000 to 60,000 Pounds; 8 to 12 Passengers ± Large: 60,000 to 90,000 Pounds; 12 to 16 Passengers ± Ultra-Large: 90,000+ Pounds; 16+ Passengers ± Light jet (or VLJ) is an entry-level jet within the category of small business jets; seating four to eight people a maximum takeoff weight under 10,000 pounds, and approved for single-pilot operation.

10 3. Runway Width Runway Width Recommendation: Widen Runway 7.5 Feet Per Side 75 Future 60 Existing Widen Runway 7.5 Feet Per Side Single-Piston 35 ± Wingspan (Cessna 172/182) Twin-Piston 40 ± Wingspan (Cessna 421) Single-Turboprop 52 ± Wingspan (Pilatus PC-12) Twin-Turboprop 57 ± Wingspan (King Air 200/350) Light/Small Jet 50 ± Wingspan (Cessna CJ1/M2) The FAA Runway Width Standard is 75 Feet; for B-II Aircraft

3. Runway Width PLU Runway Width Comparison Seattle GA Regional Airports: Airport Comparison Table Airport FAA Runway Runway Runway Airport Identifier Asset Type Length Width FAA-NPIAS AIRPORTS Thun

11 3. Runway Width PLU Runway Width Comparison Seattle GA Regional Airports: Airport Comparison Table Airport FAA Runway Runway Runway Airport Identifier Asset Type Length Width FAA-NPIAS AIRPORTS Thun Field PLU Regional Primary 3, PLU Only FAA Regional Airport with Less than a 75- foot Runway Width Tacoma TIW Regional Primary 5, Auburn S50 Regional Primary 3, Skagit Regional BVS Regional Primary 5, Olympia OLM Regional Crosswind 4, Renton RNT Regional Primary 5, Arlington AWO Regional Crosswind 3, Bremerton PWT Regional Primary 6, Paine Field - Everett PAE Regional Secondary 4,504 75

12 3. Runway Length Aircraft Takeoff & Landing Length Performance: Future Runway Length Determined from: 1. Aircraft Performance 2. FAA Safety Margin Factors

13 3. Runway Length Runway Lengths Considerations: PLU Runway Length Scenarios: 3,650 : Existing FAA Piston Airplane Length (59 F) 4,000 : FAA/Turbine Length 4,500 : FAA Turbine/Jet Length (75% Jet 60% Load, 78 F) 5,000 : FAA Adjusted Jet Length (Small Jet Balanced Field, 59 F) 5,500 : FAA Adjusted Jet Length (Small Jet Balanced Field, 78 F)

3. Runway Length Runway Length Scenario Calculations Per Aircraft Categories: RECOMMENDED RUNWAY LENGTH SOURCES AND AIRCRAFT ACCOMMODATED Runway Length (Feet) Source of Recommended Runway Length

14 3. Runway Length Runway Length Scenario Calculations Per Aircraft Categories: RECOMMENDED RUNWAY LENGTH SOURCES AND AIRCRAFT ACCOMMODATED Runway Length (Feet) Source of Recommended Runway Length Piston (Single) Piston (Twin) Aircraft Categories Accommodated Turboprop (Single) Turboprop (Twin) Business Jet (Light) Business Jet (Small) 3,650' PLU Existing FAA Length: 100% of Small Piston Planes, Less Than 10 Seats X Most X Some Few Few 4,000' PLU Critical Aircraft FAA Length: 100% of Small Piston Planes, 10 Plus Seats X X X Most Most Some Turbine Constrained Turbine Unconstrained Jet Constrained 4,500' FAA Length: 75% of Business Jet Fleet at 60% Load X X X X X Most Jet Unconstrained 5,000'± Small Business Jet Balanced Field Length, Standard Temperature (59F) X X X X X X 5,500'± Small Business Jet Balanced Field Length, Mean Maximum Temperature (78F) X X X X X X Red = Indicates change from existing conditions in accommodating aircraft category based on a longer runway length increment. Legend: X = 100% of Aircraft Fleet ''Most' = Up to 90% of Aircraft Fleet ''Some' = Up to 60% of Aircraft Fleet ''Few' = Up to 30% of Aircraft Fleet Note: "FAA Length' per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5325-4B which defines runway length curve figures based on the 'percent of aircraft fleet' and 'useful load'. Note: Balanced Field Length is when the accelerate-go distance equals the accelerate-stop performance distance, applies only to multi-engine aircraft. Turbine Aircraft include Turboprops PLU PLU PLU and Business Jets (use Jet-A fuel) Unconstrained Unconstrained Constrained Jet Length Turbine Length Turbine Length

15 Shorts C-23 Aircraft 3. Runway Length (Cascadia Tier 3) Runway Extension Benefits: Accommodate Higher-Performance Business Aircraft Capture a Larger Segment of the General Aviation Fleet: Used for Business, Charter, Flight Training, Medical, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services (Cascadia Tier 3 Capable). Extend Runway Safety Margins: Accommodate Airplanes Operating Under More Restrictive FAA Takeoff and Landing Safety Requirements. Attract New Revenues: Fuel Type (Jet-A) and Sale Volumes, Hangar Rents, Airport Support Services

16 3. Runway Length PLU Runway Length Comparison Seattle GA Regional Airports: Airport Comparison Table Airport FAA Runway Runway Runway Airport Identifier Asset Type Length Width FAA-NPIAS AIRPORTS Thun Field PLU Regional Primary 3, Tacoma TIW Regional Primary 5, PLU is One of Three FAA Regional Airports with Less than a 4,000-foot Runway Length Auburn S50 Regional Primary 3, Skagit Regional BVS Regional Primary 5, Olympia OLM Regional Crosswind 4, Renton RNT Regional Primary 5, Arlington AWO Regional Crosswind 3, Bremerton PWT Regional Primary 6, Paine Field - Everett PAE Regional Secondary 4,504 75

17 3. Runway Length Options Runway Extension Scenarios: RUNWAY EXTENSION SCENARIOS Runway Length Characteristics Aircraft Categories Accommodated Runway Extension Scenario Runway Alignment Runway Length North Extension South Extension Airport Constraint Piston (Single) Piston (Twin) Turboprop (Single) Turboprop (Twin) Business Jet (Light) Business Jet (Small) A Existing 3,650 Feet 0' 0' Existing Length X Most X Some Few Few B Existing 4,000 Feet 200' 150' Within Airport Property X X X Most Most Some C Existing 4,500± Feet 700' 150' Extend to Retail Building(s) X X X X X Most D Existing 5,300± Feet 1,500' 150' Extend to Residential Boundary X X X X X X E New 5,300± Feet 1,500' 150' Extend to Residential Boundary X X X X X X The following exhibits generally depict the runway scenarios

3. Runway Length Options Scenario A: Existing Length = 3,650 Former Sunrise Village Retail Landfill Existing Existing Existing Existing Rwy 35 RPZ Rwy 35

18 3. Runway Length Options Scenario A: Existing Length = 3,650 Former Sunrise Village Retail Landfill Existing Existing Existing Existing Rwy 35 RPZ Rwy 35 End Rwy 17 End Rwy 17 RPZ (Easement) Runway Protection Zone (RPZ): FAA airport safety to protect people and property Does not show parallel taxiway extension.

Grades Extend RPZ To Existing Property Runway Protection Zone (RPZ): FAA

19 3. Runway Length Options Scenario B: Future Length = 4,000 (150 South 200 North) Former Sunrise Village Retail Landfill Extend End To Allowable Grades Extend RPZ To Existing Property Runway Protection Zone (RPZ): FAA airport safety to protect people and property Does not show parallel taxiway extension.

Grades Extend RPZ To Buildings Runway Protection Zone (RPZ): FAA airport

20 3. Runway Length Options Scenario C: Future Length = 4,500 ± (150 South 500 North) Former Sunrise Village Retail Landfill Extend End To Allowable Grades Extend RPZ To Buildings Runway Protection Zone (RPZ): FAA airport safety to protect people and property Does not show parallel taxiway extension.

21 3. Runway Length Options Scenario D: Future Length = 5,300 ± (150 South 1,500 North) Former Sunrise Village Retail Landfill Extend End To Allowable Grades Extend RPZ To Residential Runway Protection Zone (RPZ): FAA airport safety to protect people and property Does not show parallel taxiway extension.

22 3. Runway Length Options Scenario E: Future Length = 5,300 ± (150 South 1,500 North) Former Sunrise Village Retail Landfill Extend End To Allowable Grades Position RPZ Beyond Building Runway Protection Zone (RPZ): FAA airport safety to protect people and property Does not show parallel taxiway extension.

23 4. Terminal Expansion Factors (Westside) Terminal Area Expansion:

24 4. Terminal Expansion Factors (Westside) Terminal Area Expansion Typical Parking Area Sizes:

25 4. Terminal Expansion Factors (Westside) Terminal Area Expansion Typical Hangar Sizes:

26 4. Terminal Expansion Factors (Eastside) Potential Suitable Eastside Terminal Area Development:

27 4. Terminal Expansion Factors (Eastside) Eastside Parallel Taxiway System:

28 5. Next Steps MPAC Upcoming Actions: 1. MPAC Comments on Meeting #4 April 1 2. Review Working Paper #3 (Facilities) Mid-April, MPAC Meeting #5 Late April, 2018 (to be announced) In meantime notify Airport Team of information that might impact the PLU Airport Master Plan

29 Open Discussion - Questions and Comments Thank You A Great Day for Flying!

PLU Airport Master Plan Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) Meeting #4 MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPAC) - MEETING #4

PLU Airport Master Plan Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) Meeting #4 MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPAC) - MEETING #4 MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPAC) - MEETING #4 MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPAC) MEETING #4 AGENDA & ACTION ITEMS Date/Time: Location: Monday, March 19, 2018 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thun Field Airport