Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan City Council Briefing October 20, 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 2
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 3
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 4
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) Public Meeting (June 2015) Phase 2 Report Published (June 2015) Public Meeting (Mar. 2015) Alternative Development Concepts (Feb. 2015) Phase 1 Report Published (Feb. 2015) City Council Workshop (Aug. 2014) City Council Selects Alternative (Oct. 2015) Publish Draft Final Report CEQA Analysis ALUC Reviews ALP City Council Adopts ALP FAA Review and Approval of ALP 5
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. 6
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 7
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 8
City Council Direction to Project Team Commercial Service General Aviation Lake Tahoe Airport s Future Primary Role 9
City Council Direction to Project Team Commercial Service General Aviation Lake Tahoe Airport s Future Primary Role 10
Design Aircraft Current Future Dassault Falcon 2000 B-II Gulfstream G-V C-III 11
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 12
292.5 Feet 13
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 14
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) 15
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 16
Alternatives Development: FAA Priorities 1. Safety 2. Security 3. Sustainability 4. Capacity 17
Alternatives Approach Identify Alternatives Facility Requirements Sustainability Opportunities Establish Criteria FAA guidance South Lake Tahoe, Airport and Sustainability goals Evaluate We Are Here 18 Select Preferred Alternative
Airfield Alternative 1 TAXIWAY A (8541 X 60-75 ) RUNWAY 18-36 (8541 X 100 ) 19
Airfield Alternative 2 REMOVE EXCESS PAVEMENT REMOVE HIGH SPEED EXITS TAXIWAY A (8541 X 60-75 ) RUNWAY 18-36 (8541 X 100 ) REMOVE BYPASS TAXIWAY CONSTRUCT 90 DEGREE TAXIWAY EXITS Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC B-II standards 2. Maintain 100 runway width 3. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards 20
Airfield Alternative 3 REMOVE EXCESS PAVEMENT REMOVE HIGH SPEED EXITS TAXIWAY A (8541 X 50 ) RUNWAY 18-36 (8541 X 75 ) REMOVE BYPASS TAXIWAY CONSTRUCT 90 DEGREE TAXIWAY EXIT Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC B-II standards 2. Narrow runway width to 75 3. Narrow Taxiway A width to 50 4. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards 21
Airfield Alternative 4 REMOVE EXCESS PAVEMENT REMOVE HIGH SPEED EXITS TAXIWAY A (8541 X 50 ) RUNWAY 18-36 (8541 X 75 ) Runway centerline to taxiway centerline = 240 REMOVE BYPASS TAXIWAY CONSTRUCT 90 DEGREE TAXIWAY EXITS Alternative Highlights: 1. Meet ARC B-II standards 2. Narrow runway width to 75 3. Relocate runway centerline to meet minimum required separation distance 4. Narrow Taxiway A width to 50 5. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards 22
Airfield Alternative 5 RELOCATE RUNWAY CENTERLINE REMOVE HIGH SPEED EXIT (TAXIWAY E) WIDEN TAXIWAY TO 50 TAXIWAY A (8541 X 60-75 ) RUNWAY 18-36 (8541 X 100 ) Runway centerline to taxiway centerline = 400 REMOVE BYPASS TAXIWAY CONSTRUCT 90 DEGREE TAXIWAY EXITS 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 23
Airfield Alternative 6 RELOCATE TAXIWAY CENTERLINE REMOVE HIGH SPEED EXIT (TAXIWAY E) WIDEN TAXIWAY TO 50 TAXIWAY A (8541 X 50 ) RUNWAY 18-36 (8541 X 100 ) Runway centerline to taxiway centerline = 400 REMOVE BYPASS TAXIWAY CONSTRUCT 90 DEGREE TAXIWAY EXITS 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 24
Airfield Alternative 7 RELOCATE TAXIWAY CENTERLINE REMOVE HIGH SPEED EXIT (TAXIWAY E) WIDEN TAXIWAY TO 50 TAXIWAY A (8541 X 50 ) RUNWAY 18-36 (8541 X 100 ) Runway centerline to taxiway centerline = 400 REMOVE BYPASS TAXIWAY CONSTRUCT 90 DEGREE TAXIWAY EXITS RELOCATE 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 25
Public Comments Evaluation Process Sustainability Screening Process Results 26
Dot Polling Station 27
Dot Polling Results Preferred Airfield Alternative Alternative Votes 1 - No Action 24 2 - Meet ARC B-II and Maintain Flexibility 19 7 - Meet ARC C-III and Shift Runway/Taxiway 18 5 - Meet ARC C-III and Shift Runway East 4 6 - Meet ARC C-III and Shift Taxiway West 4 3 - Meet ARC B-II and Reduce Airport Footprint 2 4 - Meet ARC B-II and Reduce Airport Footprint (runway centerline shift) 1 28
Alternative Evaluation Criteria Economic Viability Operational Efficiency Natural Resource Conservation Social Responsibility 29
Alternative Evaluation / Scoring Rating Evaluation of Impact Score Positive 2 Neutral 1 Negative 0 30
Technical Analysis / Scoring Airfield Alternative Summary Score Ranking 1: No Action 19 First (tie) 2: Meet ARC B-II and Maintain Flexibility 19 First (tie) 4: Meet ARC B-II and Reduce Airport Footprint (runway centerline shift) 18 Second 3: Meet ARC B-II and Reduce Airport Footprint 17 Third 5: Meet ARC C-III and Shift Runway East 13 Fourth (tie) 6: Meet ARC C-III and Shift Taxiway West 13 Fourth (tie) 7: Meet ARC C-III and Shift Runway/Taxiway 13 Fourth (tie) 31
Landside Alternative A DESIGNATED NON- AERONAUTICAL USE (17.8 acres) 32
Landside Alternative B ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS RESTRIPE 6 BIKE LANE ATCT REMOVAL HANGAR RELOCATION DESIGNATED HELICOPTER PARKING ROOFTOP SOLAR RELOCATE PERIMETER FENCE SELF-SERVE FUEL STN. APRON PAVEMENT REDUCTION FUEL FARM CLOSURE Alternative Highlights: 1. Consolidate facilities 2. Look to maximize non-aeronautical land uses DESIGNATED NON- AERONAUTICAL USE (30 acres) DESIGNATED NON- AERONAUTICAL USE (17.8 acres) TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT PARKING BASED AIRCRAFT PARKING 33
Landside Alternative C ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS ATCT REMOVAL DESIGNATED HELICOPTER PARKING ROOFTOP SOLAR SELF-SERVE FUEL STATION RESERVE FOR FBO EXPANSION LARGE AIRCRAFT STORAGE HANGAR (120 x 120 ) AIRCRAFT WASH RACK Alternative Highlights: 1. Maintains flexibility 2. Enhance pilot services 3. Mix of non-aeronautical and aeronautical use 34
Landside Alternative D ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS ATCT REMOVAL RESERVE FOR FUTURE TERMINAL EXPANSION RESERVE FOR ARFF EXPANSION ROOFTOP SOLAR DESIGNATED HELICOPTER PARKING SELF-SERVE FUEL STATION RESERVE FOR FBO EXPANSION LARGE AIRCRAFT STORAGE HANGAR (120 x 240 ) AIRCRAFT WASH RACK APRON EXPANSION EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPAND TAXIWAY TO 50 FUEL FARM CLOSURE Alternative Highlights: 1. Focus on revenue generation/corporate aviation 2. Enhance pilot services 3. Preserve property for aeronautical use and facility expansion 35
Dot Polling Results Preferred Landside Alternative Alternative Votes D - Focus on growth potential that seeks to maximize airport revenues and optimize 27 available land assets A - No Action 18 C - Maintain flexibility to accommodate future growth potential 11 B - Maintain and consolidate facilities to minimize the airport s footprint 8 36
Technical Analysis / Ranking Landside Alternative C: Maintain flexibility to accommodate future growth potential B: Maintain and consolidate facilities to minimize the airport s footprint Summary Score Ranking 20 First 18 Second D: Focus on growth potential that seeks to maximize airport revenues and optimize available land assets 16 Third A: No Action 14 Fourth 37
Alternative 2C ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS DESIGNATED HELICOPTER PARKING RESERVE FOR FUTURE NON-AERO. USE (15 ACRES) RESERVE FOR FUTURE AERONAUTICAL USE (2.8 ACRES) RETENTION POND ROOFTOP SOLAR RESERVE FOR FUTURE NON-AERO. USE (4.3 ACRES) ARFF SELF-SERVE FUEL STATION TERMINAL TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT PKNG. RESERVE FOR FBO EXPANSION ATCT REMOVAL HANGARS BASED AIRCRAFT PARKING TAXIWAY A (8541 X 60-75 ) AIRCRAFT WASH RACK RUNWAY 18-36 (8541 X 100 ) RESERVE FOR FUTURE NON-AERO. USE (11.2 ACRES) LARGE AIRCRAFT STORAGE HANGAR (120 x 120 ) RESERVE FOR FUTURE AERONAUTICAL USE (18.8 ACRES) FUEL FARM REMOVE HIGH SPEED EXITS REMOVE EXCESS PAVEMENT CONSTRUCT 90 DEGREE TAXIWAY EXITS CONSTRUCT 90 DEGREE TAXIWAY EXITS REMOVE BYPASS TAXIWAY Airside Highlights: 1. Meet ARC B-II standards 2. Maintain 100 runway width 3. Reconfigure taxiway system to meet updated design standards Landside Highlights: 1. Maintains flexibility 2. Enhance pilot services 3. Mix of non-aeronautical and aeronautical use 38
Next Steps City Council selection of preferred alternative Finalize ALP drawing set Publish Draft Final Report CEQA analysis ALUC review of ALP City Council adopt ALP Submit to FAA for approval 39