October 2014 BELLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION

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1 October 2014 BELLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION

2 The Master Plan Process Inventory Of Existing Conditions Complete. Forecasts Of Aviation Demand Complete. Facility Requirements Complete. Identification And Analysis Of Alternatives Complete. Airport Layout Plan In Final FAA Review Approval Expected in January. Environmental Checklists (NEPA and SEPA) November 2014 Noise Analysis in final FAA approval process. Phasing Plan December 2014.

3 Projects Included In The Alternative Analyses New Information Parallel and Access Taxiway Layout RON Positions Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Building Noise Evaluation Previously Discussed Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Analysis Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) Analysis Instrument Landing System (ILS) Jet Engine Run-up Area Helicopter Landing Area Terminal Expansion Airport Access General Aviation

4 Parallel Taxiway and Access Taxiways Re-evaluate the exit taxiway alignment and their locations. Reduce the potential for direct runway access from the aprons. Eliminate the intersection of Delta, Echo, and Alpha. Correct non-standard taxilane alignment of Hotel.

5 Parallel Taxiway and Access Taxiways BLI Runway Safety Action (RSAT) team findings

6 Parallel Taxiway and Access Taxiways

7 Parallel Taxiway and Access Taxiways AC requires 90 degree exits.

8 RON Location RON positions on the main apron added to congestion and confusion FAA. Alternative locations examined included the north side and the ANG Site. ANG Site selected based on land availability, cost considerations and overall contribution to airport development plan.

9 RON Recommendation

10 SRE Building Alternatives

11 SRE Building Recommendation

12 Conversion to General Aviation (2028)

13 Noise Evaluation Step 1: INM contours developed as part of the master plan. Establish baseline conditions and compare with forecast (2031). Use FAA s Integrated Noise Model (INM) tools to establish DNL 65db contours as the threshold of significance. Step 2: FAA makes a determination of significance. Compare baseline to 2031 conditions and assess relative change. Step 3: Port and FAA agree to a FAR Part 150 Plan. In-depth examination of flight tracks and fleet mix. Analyze land uses impacted by noise and possible mitigation strategies. Recommendations as to effective noise mitigation actions. Step 4: Port implements the mitigation plan.

14 Base Case Noise (2011)

15 2016 Noise Contours

16 2031 Noise Contours

17 Noise Impact Comparison Housing Units (no. of units) Difference Between 2011 and Difference Between 2011 and 2031 Above DNL Noise Sensitive Facilities (Churches, Schools, Libraries and Nursing Homes) Above DNL LII - Light Impact Industrial Land (acres) Above DNL GC - General Commercial Land (acres) Above DNL UR3 - Urban Residential Land (acres) Above DNL

18 Air Traffic Control Tower Relocation Recommendation

19 Jet Engine Run-up Area Recommendation

20 Helicopter Landing Area Recommendation

21 Other Airfield Projects There are no alternatives for the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to Runway 34. The location of the Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) will be determined by FAA. Alternative airport access routes will be studied in coordination with other regional agencies.

22 Terminal Expansion (2028) The ultimate terminal building will be determined after demand materializes. Terminal apron must include 7 new Remain Over Night (RON) positions by 2031 (2 in 2015/2016.) The development plan includes restriping Taxilane H to meet FAA design standard. Full use requires relocation of ATCT and development of new GA Area

23 Terminal Expansion Plan (2028)

24 Terminal Expansion Requires Relocation of ATCT. Development of new General Aviation (GA) Area Relocation of GA hangars and tie-downs. Relocation of the GA terminal and FIS facility.

25 GA Development Relocation of General Aviation (GA) hangars and tiedowns. Relocation of the GA terminal and FIS facility. A staged development plan is required to accommodate both new and relocated facilities The development plan must be coordinated with the wetland mitigation program. Optimal development of these areas depend on the tower relocation.

26 GA Development Areas

27 GA Development Recommendation

28 Airport Layout Plan (ALP)

29 What s Left To Do? Continue to gather feedback Coordinate with FAA Obtain Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Approval Jan Conduct Environmental Review (NEPA and SEPA Checklists) - Underway Prepare Phasing Plans December 2014 Approve the Master Plan February 2015

30 Questions & Comments Bellingham International Airport Master Plan Briefing May 2014 October 2014

General Aviation Master Plan Update

General Aviation Master Plan Update Peter O. Knight Airport Public Meeting #2 Peter O. Knight Airport Agenda Welcome and Introductions HCAA System of Airports Purpose of Public Meetings Master Plan Status Update Next Steps Q & A 2 Our System