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23 C H A P T E R 3 The key to successful GA facility development is planning. The FAA describes airport planning as "a systematic process used to establish guidelines for the efficient development of airports that is consistent with local, state and national goals.
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24 Guidebook on General Aviation Facility Planning • Fulfill the prerequisites for FAA project funding • Determine the most cost-effective way to implement facility improvements • Ensure the facilities fit into the community and regional vision Errors commonly made with regard to airport planning include • Being unprepared • Lack of foresight • Inflexibility/rigidity • Too narrow a focus and not considering the big picture relative to long-term needs • Non-integrated approach among airport facilities • Not recognizing the economic implications • Inconsistency with local land use plans and zoning ordinances • Outdated planning documents or piecemeal planning projects • Not understanding true demand or developing unrealistic plans • Poor communication with state DOT and/or FAA • Not involving all stakeholders throughout the entire planning process Although these mistakes can occur regardless of type and size of airport, they are more commonly seen when planning for GA facilities. Specific examples include • Lack of foresight (e.g., releasing/selling land that should be kept for future airport development)
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Airport Planning -- General 25 Airport sustainability planning makes sustainability a "core objective rather than a secondary consideration" during planning. By weaving sustainability throughout planning, airport owners can make more informed decisions about facilities.
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26 Guidebook on General Aviation Facility Planning • Establish a realistic schedule for implementing the proposed development • Identify a realistic financial plan to support development • Validate the plan technically and procedurally through investigation of concepts and alternatives on technical, economic, and environmental grounds • Prepare and present a plan to the public that addresses all relevant issues and satisfies local, state, and federal regulations • Establish a framework for a continuous planning process Airport master plans are developed to address key issues, objectives, and goals pertinent to the airport's development. Prior to following the guidelines set forth by the FAA in AC 150/5070-6B, Airport Master Plans, airport owners need to go through a pre-planning process and determine the need for public involvement throughout the entire process.
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Airport Planning -- General 27 3. Setting goals and objectives.
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28 Guidebook on General Aviation Facility Planning • Users and Tenants • Interested Groups (e.g., Adjacent land owners and/or developers, Chamber of Commerce representatives, and neighborhood associations) • Other Governmental Agencies (e.g., local political representatives; Native American tribes; state, regional, and metropolitan planning agencies; the TSA)
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Airport Planning -- General 29 which unacceptable delay occurs. This is compared to the aviation forecasts to determine if any additional capacity is needed in terms of facilities.
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30 Guidebook on General Aviation Facility Planning • Airport Property Map or "Exhibit A." The airport property map shows the boundary of the airport and any avigation easements owned by the airport. • Runway Departure Surface Drawing.
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Airport Planning -- General 31 • ALP Set. The ALP set contains the following elements: – Airport Layout Drawing – Airport Airspace Drawing – Inner Portion of the Approach Surface Drawing – Terminal Area Drawing – Land Use Drawing – Airport Property Map – Airport Departure Surfaces Environmental Planning Signed into law in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
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32 Guidebook on General Aviation Facility Planning no significant impact, the project or action can be categorically excluded from a detailed environmental analysis. • Environmental Assessment (EA)
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