Airport Planning Program Master Plan FAR Part 150 ise Study Strategic Business Plan FAR Part 150 Meeting September 28, 2006
Agenda Introduction Part 150 Study Working Paper Two Operational Alternatives Evaluation On-Airport Operational/Administrative Alternatives Land Use Evaluation Comments and Questions Next Steps
Presentation Team Barnard Dunkelberg & Company/Tulsa, OK & Denver, CO Ryk Dunkelberg/PROJECT PRINCIPAL BridgeNet International/Costa Mesa, CA Paul Dunholter/PROJECT MANAGER Craig Communications/Richmond, CA Tracy Craig/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR Rainwater & Associates/Oakland, CA Marie Rainwater/FACILITATOR
Study Process FAR PART 150 STUDY Buchanan Field 1 GENERATE EXISTING AND FUTURE BASE CASE NOISE CONTOURS 7 DEVELOP NOISE EXPOSURE MAPS 2 NOISE/LAND USE EFFECTS DEVELOP FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES 8 DEVELOP NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY PROGRAM 3 EVALUATE FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES 9 PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION 4 COMBINE AND NARROW FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES 10 SUBMIT PROGRAM TO FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) 5 RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 11 FAA ACCEPTS NOISE EXPOSURE MAPS 6 PRIORITIZE RECOMMENDATIONS 12 FAA APPROVES NOISE COMPATIBILITY STUDY PROGRAM
Planning Process FAR PART 150 STUDY Abatement Alternatives Evaluation Off-Airport Operational Alternatives On-Airport Operational/Administrative Alternatives Buchanan Field
Abatement Alternatives Evaluation Chapter On-Airport Operational Alternatives Alternative 1: Required Navigation Performance Departure Procedures Alternative 2: Aircraft Approach Angles & Altitudes for Landing Aircraft Alternative 3: Quiet Propeller Aircraft Technology Alternative 3A: Propeller Training Aircraft Fleet Upgrade Alternative 3B: Propeller Blade Technology Alternative 3C: Adjustable Pitch Propeller Departure Settings
Abatement Alternatives Evaluation Chapter (CONTINUED) On-Airport Operational/Administrative Alternatives Alternative 4: Run-up ise Mitigation Alternative 4A: Pre-flight Run-up Areas Alternative 4B: Maintenance Run-up Areas Alternative 5: Install Pilot Controlled Lighting on Runway 14L/32R Alternative 6: Update ise Abatement Brochures & On-Airport Signage Alternative 7: Upgrade ise Monitoring System, Including Multilateration (Flight Tracks) Alternative 8: Fly Quiet Program
Alternative 1: RNP Departure Procedure for Turbojet Aircraft Using FMS Technology Goal-Enhance the precision of turbojet aircraft departure flight paths by concentrating turbojet operations over compatible land use. This procedure would create a more defined and narrow departure flight path using FMS technology to concentrate aircraft flight tracks. Aircraft would depart either the Buchanan Eight or Kanan Two departure with an FMS overlay. Alt. 1 could be used by approximately 50% of the projected turbojet aircraft fleet. Today, most older jet aircraft, turbo-props and general aviation aircraft are not equipped to fly FMS. This alternative would reduce the dispersion of aircraft and reduce the number of late turns by turbojet aircraft.
Alternative 2: Aircraft Approach Angles & Altitudes for Landing Aircraft Buchanan Field Goal-Increase the altitude of aircraft landing at the Airport, thereby reducing single event noise levels from arriving aircraft. This alternative evaluates methods to reduce the times that aircraft operate at lower altitudes during landing and increasing the altitude at which aircraft intercept the 3 degree approach slope for a more continuous decent. New Procedure would have aircraft fly a continuous decent, reducing the time aircraft operate at level flight at lower altitudes with higher power settings. Analysis shows the single event noise levels will be lower with a continuous decent approach (CDA) procedure no CNEL contours generated.
Alternative 3: Quiet Propeller Aircraft Technology Goal-Reduce the noise generated by small propeller aircraft by reducing propeller aircraft noise Alt. 3A-Training Aircraft Fleet, replace older single engine propeller aircraft with newer propeller aircraft. Alt. 3B-Propeller Blade Technology, retrofitting propeller aircraft with 3 blade props in place of existing 2 blade props on many high performance single engine aircraft. Alt. 3C-Adjustable Pitch Propeller Departure Settings, focuses on proper propeller pitch (angle) settings for departure.
Alternative 3A: Propeller Training Aircraft Fleet Upgrade Flight training (local operations) is 46% of operations at the Airport. Typically conducted in single engine piston, fixed pitch propeller aircraft. These aircraft are mechanically limited in ability to reduce noise. Could purchase new aircraft, new propellers and or exhaust systems to retrofit existing fleet. Average cost to replace a propeller or exhaust system is approximately $9,000 plus installation each. FAA funding assistance available.
Alternative 3B: Propeller Blade Technology Buchanan Field Majority of high performance single engine aircraft at the Airport operate with two-blade propellers. Retrofit with three-blade propellers may result in: Reduced single even noise, 3 to 5 dba on departure Majority of fleet can be retrofitted New propellers require less maintenance Cost is not FAA eligible, approximately $9,000 plus installation per aircraft to retrofit. Some lower performance aircraft could also benefit from a new three-blade designed scimitar blade, again approximately $9,000 plus installation each.
Alternative 3C: Adjustable Pitch Propeller Departure Settings High performance single engine and multi-engine propeller aircraft have the ability to adjust the pitch, or angle, of it s propeller to maximize climb performance. Aircraft operators would be asked to use the Pilot s Operating Manual recommend pitch angle for departure and control the manifold pressure and engine RPM. Estimated the 30-40% of based aircraft fleet have adjustable pitch propellers. Request in pilot brochures, Airport website, noise abatement signs etc. to educate pilots to use of pitch, manifold pressure and RPM.
Alternative 4: Run-up ise Mitigation Buchanan Field Goal-Reduce noise in surrounding communities resulting from aircraft operations on the ground at the Airport Addresses aircraft noise from run-ups from either maintenance or pre-flight activities Alt. 4A-Pre-flight run-up areas Alt. 4B-Maintenance run-up areas General Mitigation measures available Sound barriers Aircraft run-up orientation, both pre-flight and maintenance Voluntary Airport Procedures
Alternative 4A: Pre-flight Run-up Areas Buchanan Field Prior to departure, propeller piston aircraft perform required safety procedures to ensure the aircraft is operating correctly. Aircraft are usually operated at full power during these run-ups. Pre-flight run-ups performed near the take-off end of runway. Existing and recommended new locations for pre-flight run-ups shown on following figure.
Alternative 4B: Maintenance Run-up Areas Buchanan Field After maintenance, aircraft conduct engine run-ups to check the aircraft. Maintenance run-ups restricted during nighttime hours. Currently such run-ups occur along Taxiway H when 01L/19R and 01R/19L are active, and in the intersection of Runway 01L and Taxiway F when 14L/32R and 14R/32L are active. Although not sufficient run-up operations to construct a Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE), a GRE was modeled to determine reduction when and if an increase in run-ups warrants construction of one. ise reduction can occur with the construction of a GRE.
Alternative 5: Install Pilot Controlled Lighting on Runway 14L/32R Buchanan Field Goal-Activate existing runway lighting for Runway 14L/32R during hours in which the ATCT is closed so that I can be used along with Runway 01L/19R between 10 pm and 7 am. Preferential runway program uses both Runways 19 for arrivals and Runways 32 for departures, when possible. Only 01L/19R has lights when tower is closed to eliminate confusion during the night as pilots on one runway cannot see the threshold of the other runway cannot fully implement the noise abatement program when this occurs. Explore methods to safely light both runways during time when tower is closed to fully implement noise abatement program.
Alternative 6: Update ise Abatement Brochures & On-Airport Signage Buchanan Field Goal-Update the noise abatement information for pilots to reflect current and new voluntary /mandatory procedures. Current program consists of ise Management Program brochure, noise abatement signs located on airport property, both landside and airside, and noise abatement information on the airport website. Update all materials as appropriate to reflect any new departure procedures, approach angles, quiet technology, run-up areas and the Fly Quiet Program.
Alternative 7: Upgrade ise Management System Goal-Upgrade the existing noise management system, including addition of multilateration (flight track) radar technology to enhance the collection and report of noise data with the ability to track aircraft operations. The upgraded system would: (1)aid in the verification of runway use and flight corridor use, (2) measure the success of recommended noise abatement programs (especially Fly Quiet); and, (3) identify out of normal operations and noise levels. Existing system consists of central software and eight permanent noise monitors. Because of radar coverage limitation, there is no flight tacking component in the system. It is not possible to directly measure the contribution of aircraft noise to the total noise environment or identify a specific operation of interest with current system.
Alternative 7: Upgrade ise Management System (CONTINUED) This alternative proposes to upgrade the noise management system with new hardware and software features. The primary upgrade is the installation of a multilateration (flight track) radar system at the Airport. Multilateration consists of a network of sensors that can passively determine the position of an aircraft based upon the aircraft transponder replies. This will allow the Airport to track the majority of aircraft operating at Buchanan Field. Major features of the upgrade: Multilateration radar capability New software to correlate data from multiple sources with internet capability, 3-D display of flight tracks and remote configuration of noise monitors Upgraded noise monitoring hardware that is internet capable, with adaptive event thresholds and capability of monitoring quieter noise environments.
Alternative 8: Fly Quiet Program Buchanan Field Goal: Continue the participatory atmosphere between the stakeholders and enhance efforts to reduce aircraft noise at Buchannan Field Airport through voluntary noise abatement measures in a Fly Quiet Program. Initial goals; Establish a framework to monitor compliance with desire noise abatement procedures Establish a program for sharing information collected Identify and establish incentives for reduced noise exposure Avoid technical presentations by providing simple commonly used rating scales.
Alternative 8: Fly Quiet Program (CONTINUED) Buchanan Field Fly Quiet will not dictate to pilots how to fly the noise abatement procedures. Will provide an incentive based system to fly quiet as conditions allow. Only times when the weather allows will the Fly Quiet Program grade or rate an operator s performance. The Program will be based solely on positive reinforcement initiatives, such as public recognition.
Alternative 8: Fly Quiet Program (CONTINUED) Buchanan Field Airport currently has both voluntary and mandatory noise abatement procedures. Due to unavailability of radar data, it is not possible to currently monitor compliance with all these procedures. Could be tracked in Fly Quiet. Program could consist of: Fleet ise Quality Rating High ise Single Events Compliance with Procedures-stagger training times, departure turn compliance, helicopter operation compliance, FBO outreach & 3 degree glide slope or higher use on arrival Operator Participation
ise Abatement Alternatives Summary Buchanan Field Factor Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Alt. 3 Alt. 4 Alt. 5 Alt. 6 Alt. 7 Alt. 8 Reduce Residents in the 65 CNEL Contour Reduces Single Event Level N/A N/A Increases Airport Staff Effort in Administration of Program Could Requires FAA Coordination Requires Environmental Documentation Federal Funding Eligibility N/A N/A Could Utilizes Advanced Technology Increases Pilot Education Could Increases Aircraft Fuel Burn Over Fly New Area Reduces Over Flight of Existing Area Cost of Implementation Low Low High Low/High Medium Low Medium Low Requires On-Board Equipment
Airport Planning Program Buchanan Field Questions & Comments What Are Your Specific Concerns?
Next Steps FAR PART 150 STUDY Additional Operational Alternatives? Administrative Alternatives? Land Use Alternatives? Recommended Package of Alternatives Public Information Meeting Meeting Date December 14, 2006!!!!! Buchanan Field
Questions/ Additional Information Ms. Beth Lee Airport Business & Development Manager Contra Costa County Airports Division Phone Number. 925/646-5722 Buchanan Field
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Example Flight Tracks with and without FMS
Existing Buchanan Eight & Kanan Two Instrument Departure Procedure
Graphic Illustration of Buchanan Eight Departure
Graphic Illustration of Kanan Two Departure
Proposed RNP Departure Flight Paths
Alternative 1 Alternative 1 & 2012 Baseline CNEL ise Exposure Contours Comparison
Alternative 2 Example Single Event ise Contours for Arriving Jet Aircraft
Alternative 3A Example Single Event ise Levels from Training Pattern Operations
Alternative 3B Example Single Event ise Levels from New Propeller Equipped Aircraft
Alternative 3C Example Single Event ise Contours for Quite Propeller Operation
Pre-Flight Run-up Locations Buchanan Field
Alternative 4A Pre-Flight Engine Run-up ise for Runway 19R Departures
Approved Maintenance Run-up Locations Buchanan Field
Alternative 4B Single Event ise from Aircraft Maintenance Run-up
Alternative 5 CNEL ise Contours for Activation of After Hours Lighting on Runway 14L/32R
Alternative 5 Alternative 5 & 2012 Baseline CNEL ise Exposure Contours Comparison
Existing ise Monitoring Locations Buchanan Field