Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan Public Meeting March 16, 2015

Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan Public Meeting March 16, 2015

What is an Airport Master Plan? a comprehensive study of an airport [that] usually describes the short, medium, and long term development plans to meet future aviation demand. FAA Advisory Circular 150/5070 6B, Airport Master Plans

City s Master Plan Goals Holistic approach to a vision and direction Gather community interests Economic advancement Assess environmental factors Fiscally, environmentally, operationally and socially sustainable

FAA Master Plan Objectives Address relevant issues and satisfy regulations Consider reasonable alternatives Input for future environmental evaluations Schedule of development and funding plan Graphic depiction of proposed development Framework for continuous planning

Master Plan Process Existing Conditions Inventory Forecasts Environmental Factors Capacity Analysis Facility Requirements Report Alternatives Formulate Alternatives Evaluation Criteria Evaluate Alternatives Report Plan Development Select Preferred Alternative Cost Estimates Airport Layout Plans Financial Planning Draft Final Report Local Agency Approvals City of South Lake Tahoe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) CEQA

Integration of Sustainability Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 / Next Steps Document current practices and initiatives Engage the public to define sustainability Establish goals and identify opportunities Consider opportunities in alternatives; integrate goals into evaluation Seeking additional ideas for initiatives Evaluate and incorporate into ACIP

Master Plan Progress Airport Inventory (Oct. 2013) Public Meeting (Feb. 2014) Aviation Demand Forecast (April 2014) Environmental Constraints Report (April 2014) Selection of Design Aircraft (April 2014) Public Meeting (May 2014) City Council Workshop (Aug. 2014) Phase 1 Report Published (Feb. 2015) Alternative Development Concepts (Feb. 2015) Public Meeting (Mar. 2015)

FINDINGS TO DATE Documents can be found on the Airport Master Plan page of the City s web site. Visit www.cityofslt.us to download the reports.

Draft Aviation Demand Forecast 32,000 30,000 1.17% Average year over year Annual Operations 28,000 26,000 24,000 22,000 1.10% Average year over year FAA TAF Boyd Forecast 20,000 2013 2017 2021 2025 2029 2033 Calendar Year Source: FAA and The Boyd Group

Air Service Conclusions Unlikely in forecast period Significant shift in airline industry Practical options exist (RNO, SMF) Potential with subsidy? LAS to TVL AZA to TVL Retain commercial service capabilities Dictated on economic conditions and demand

Design Aircraft Current Future Dassault Falcon 2000 B II Gulfstream G V C III

Table 3 6. Minimum runway to taxiway separation approach categories A and B Visibility Minimums Aircraft Design Group I (small) I II III IV Not lower than ¾ mile Lower than ¾ mile but not lower than ½ mile Lower than ½ mile Runway to Taxiway Separation Runway to Taxiway Separation Runway to Taxiway Separation 150 225 240 300 400 200 250 300 350 400 400 400 400 400 400 Source: FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300 13A, Airport Design

292.5 Feet

Table 3 7. Minimum runway to taxiway separation approach categories C, D and E Visibility Minimums Aircraft Design Group I II III IV V VI Not lower than ¾ mile Runway to Taxiway Separation 300 300 400 400 400 500 Lower than ¾ mile but not lower than ½ mile Runway to Taxiway Separation 400 400 400 400 400 500 Lower than ½ mile Runway to Taxiway Separation 400 400 400 400 500 550 Source: FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300 13A, Airport Design

Key Environmental Considerations Air quality Compatible land use Fish, wildlife, and plants (threatened and endangered) Floodplains (100 and 500 year) Construction impacts Water quality Wetlands Stream Environmental Zone (SEZ)

City Council Direction to Project Team Commercial Service General Aviation Lake Tahoe Airport s Future Primary Role

City Council Direction to Project Team Commercial Service General Aviation Lake Tahoe Airport s Future Primary Role

Subsidy Progress $622,740 $496,757 $559,872 43% Reduction $351,972 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014

Recommended Initiatives Vision/Mission/Goals Minimum Standards revision and enforcement Airport Business Plan Rates and Charges Analysis Airport Rules and Regulations revision Release of Part 139 Certificate Airport User Outreach/Communication Plan Marketing Plan Update Noise Abatement Program Outreach

Alternatives Development: FAA Priorities 1. Safety 2. Security 3. Sustainability 4. Capacity

Alternatives Approach Identify Alternatives Facility Requirements Sustainability Opportunities Establish Criteria FAA guidance South Lake Tahoe, Airport and Sustainability goals Evaluate We Are Here Select Preferred Alternative

Alternatives Approach Step 2: Landside and Select Airside Facilities Alternatives Terminal area Aircraft parking and storage Support facilities Ground access and vehicle parking Land uses Step 1: Airfield Alternatives Runway and taxiway configuration Safety areas and zones

Focus: Airfield Alternatives Compliance with FAA Design Standards Accommodating critical aircraft Obtaining control over safety areas and zones

Runway Length Runway extension deemed infeasible:

Airfield Alternatives 1 2 3 4 No action Preserve existing airfield pavement dimensions and configuration to meet B II standards and maintain flexibility Reconfigure airfield pavement and separation distances to meet B II standards 2 Sub alternatives (3A and 3B) Maximize future potential and accommodate future design aircraft, meeting C III standards 3Sub alternatives (4A, 4B and 4C)

Airfield Alternative 2 Remove excess pavement Remove high speed exits TAXIWAY A (8541 X 60 75 ) RUNWAY 18 36 (8541 X 100 ) Construct 90 degree taxiway exits Remove bypass taxiway Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC B II standards 2. Maintain 100 runway width 3. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards

Airfield Alternative 3A Remove excess pavement Remove high speed exits TAXIWAY A (8541 X 50 ) RUNWAY 18 36 (8541 X 75 ) Construct 90 degree taxiway exit Remove bypass taxiway Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC B II standards 2. Decrease runway width to 75 3. Decrease Taxiway A width to 50 4. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards

Airfield Alternative 3B Remove excess pavement Remove high speed exits TAXIWAY A (8541 X 50 ) RUNWAY 18 36 (8541 X 75 ) Runway centerline to taxiway centerline = 240 Construct 90 degree taxiway exits Remove bypass taxiway Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC B II standards 2. Decrease runway width to 75 3. Relocate runway centerline to meet minimum required separation distance 4. Decrease Taxiway A width to 50 5. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards

Airfield Alternative 4A Relocate runway centerline Remove high speed exit (Taxiway E) TAXIWAY A (8541 X 60 75 ) RUNWAY 18 36 (8541 X 100 ) Widen taxiway to 50 Runway centerline to taxiway centerline = 400 Construct 90 degree taxiway exits Remove bypass taxiway Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC C III standards 2. Shift runway centerline east from taxiway to meet minimum required separation distance 3. Extend taxiway throats to serve relocated runway 4. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards

Airfield Alternative 4B Shift taxiway centerline Construct 90 degree taxiway exit Remove high speed exits TAXIWAY A (8541 X 50 ) RUNWAY 18 36 (8541 X 100 ) Runway centerline to taxiway centerline = 400 Remove bypass taxiway Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC C III standards 2. Shift taxiway centerline west to meet minimum required separation distance 3. Extend taxiway throats 4. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards

Airfield Alternative 4C Shift taxiway centerline Remove high speed exits RUNWAY 18 36 (8541 X 100 ) Runway centerline to taxiway centerline = 400 Remove bypass taxiway Shift runway centerline Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC C III standards 2. Shift taxiway centerline and runway centerline to meet minimum required separation distance 3. Extend taxiway throats 4. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards

Focus: Landside Alternatives Aircraft storage and parking Terminal facilities Automobile parking and airport access Land uses Sustainability initiatives

Landside Alternatives A B C D No changes to landside configuration or uses Maintain and consolidate facilities Maintain flexibility to accommodate future growth potential Focus on growth potential that seeks to maximize airport revenues and optimize available land assets

Landside Alternative B ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS RESTRIPE 6 BIKE LANE PUBLIC VIEWING AREA DESIGNATED HELICOPTER PARKING ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT DESIGNATED NON AERONAUTICAL USE (4.3 acres) DESIGNATED NON AERONAUTICAL USE (30 acres) RELOCATE PERIMETER FENCE DESIGNATED NON AERONAUTICAL USE (17.8 acres) SOLAR ARRAY TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT PARKING BASED AIRCRAFT PARKING HANGAR RELOCATION SELF SERVE FUEL STATION APRON PAVEMENT REDUCTION FUEL FARM CLOSURE Alternative Highlights: 1. Reduce airport footprint 2. Consolidate facilities 3. Look to maximize non aeronautical land uses

Landside Alternative C RESTRIPE TO 2 LANE ROAD DESIGNATED HELICOPTER PARKING ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS PUBLIC VIEWING AREA DESIGNATED NON AERONAUTICAL USE (15 acres) RESERVE FOR AERONAUTICAL USE (2.8 acres) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT DESIGNATED NON AERONAUTICAL USE (4.3 acres) DESIGNATED NON AERONAUTICAL USE (11.2 acres) LARGE AIRCRAFT STORAGE HANGAR (120 x 120 ) RESERVE FOR FUTURE AERONAUTICAL USE (18.8 acres) AIRCRAFT WASH RACK SOLAR ARRAY TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT PARKING BASED AIRCRAFT PARKING SELF SERVE FUEL STATION FBO EXPANSION PARKING LOT EXPANSION FUEL FARM CLOSURE Alternative Highlights: 1. Maintains flexibility 2. Improve pilot services 3. Mix of non aeronautical and aeronautical use

Landside Alternative D RESTRIPE TO 2 LANE ROAD RESERVE FOR FUTURE AERONAUTICAL USE (17.8 acres) DESIGNATED HELICOPTER PARKING SOLAR ARRAY ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS DESIGNATED NON AERONAUTICAL USE (4.3 acres) TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT PARKING PUBLIC VIEWING AREA DESIGNATED NON AERONAUTICAL USE (11.2 acres) BASED AIRCRAFT PARKING LARGE AIRCRAFT STORAGE HANGAR (120 x 240 ) AIRCRAFT WASH RACK RESERVE FOR FUTURE AERONAUTICAL USE (18.8 acres) APRON EXPANSION EMERGENCY SERVICES SELF SERVE FUEL STATION FBO EXPANSION PARKING LOT EXPANSION TAXIWAY WIDENING (50 ) FUEL FARM CLOSURE Alternative Highlights: 1. Focus on revenue generation/corporate aviation 2. Improve pilot services 3. Preserve property for aeronautical use and facility expansion

Example Revenue Generating Opportunities

Alternatives Evaluation: FAA Perspective Criteria: Operational Performance Best Planning Tenets Environmental Implications Financial Feasibility

Alternatives Economic Viability Evaluation: South Lake Tahoe Social Responsibility Operational Efficiency Natural Resource Conservation

Sustainability Goals Economic Viability Operational Efficiency Natural Resource Conservation Social Responsibility Goal 1: Become as self sufficient as possible Goal 2: Enhance aircraft capabilities Goal 3: Increase connectivity with the transportation system including alternative transportation Goal 4: Increase efficiency of Airport management / operation Goal 5: Protect wetlands and lake clarity Goal 6: Minimize air quality and noise impacts Goal 7: Ensure land use compatibility Goal 8: Provide community benefits

Alternatives Evaluation Economic Viability Development Costs Operations and Maintenance Costs Economic Impact Economic Viability Revenue Generation

Alternatives Evaluation Operational Efficiency Design standards Constructability complexity Ownership / management Impact on operations

Alternatives Evaluation Natural Resource Conservation Environmental resources with potential to be impacted: Land Use Compatibility Fish, Wildlife & Plants Construction Impacts Air Quality Wetlands Water Quality Floodplains SEZ

Alternatives Evaluation Social Responsibility Community benefits / amenities / investment Connectivity with surrounding community and transportation systems Emergency services

Screening Method Rating Evaluation of Impact Points Positive 2 Neutral 1 Negative 0

Example Screening Example Alternatives Comparative Feature X Y Z Economic Viability Operational Efficiency Natural Resource Conservation Social Responsibility

Next Steps Solicit/evaluate community feedback Evaluate development alternatives Recommend preferred alternative City selection of preferred alternative Publish Phase II Report Develop financial plan Prepare ALP Drawing Set

Questions & Input Ground Rules Focus on the Master Plan project Share the air time Respect others opinions Let others finish before engaging