October 2014 BELLINGHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION
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.
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
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.
Parallel Taxiway and Access Taxiways BLI Runway Safety Action (RSAT) team findings
Parallel Taxiway and Access Taxiways
Parallel Taxiway and Access Taxiways AC 5300-13 requires 90 degree exits.
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.
RON Recommendation
SRE Building Alternatives
SRE Building Recommendation
Conversion to General Aviation (2028)
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.
Base Case Noise (2011)
2016 Noise Contours
2031 Noise Contours
Noise Impact Comparison 2011 2016 Housing Units (no. of units) Difference Between 2011 and 2016 2031 Difference Between 2011 and 2031 Above DNL 65 13 28 15 19 6 Noise Sensitive Facilities (Churches, Schools, Libraries and Nursing Homes) Above DNL 65 0 0 0 0 0 LII - Light Impact Industrial Land (acres) Above DNL 65 52 91 39 75 23 GC - General Commercial Land (acres) Above DNL 65 3 6 3 5 2 UR3 - Urban Residential Land (acres) Above DNL 65 13 84 71 59 46
Air Traffic Control Tower Relocation Recommendation
Jet Engine Run-up Area Recommendation
Helicopter Landing Area Recommendation
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.
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
Terminal Expansion Plan (2028)
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.
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.
GA Development Areas
GA Development Recommendation
Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
What s Left To Do? Continue to gather feedback Coordinate with FAA Obtain Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Approval Jan. 2015 Conduct Environmental Review (NEPA and SEPA Checklists) - Underway Prepare Phasing Plans December 2014 Approve the Master Plan February 2015
Questions & Comments Bellingham International Airport Master Plan Briefing May 2014 October 2014