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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: December 18. 2002 Division: Public Safetv
Bulk Item: Yes _ No -L Department: Marathon Airport
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation by URS and approval of the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport Master Plan
ITEM BACKGROUND: This Plan has been worked on by the Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Master Plan Advisory Committee and URS, our airport consultants,
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: January 17, 2001, the Board granted approval and
authorized execution of Purchase Service Order No. 00/01-06 between Monroe County and URS to
update the ~laster Plan and Airport Layout Plan for the Marathon Airport. On July 18, 2001, the Board
granted approval to additionally designate the Air Service Committee as the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport Master Plan Advisory Committee through completion of the Master Planning process (June
2002),
CONTRACTtAGREEl\'lENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMl\'lENDA TIONS: Approval of Plan
TOTAL COST: Nt A BUDGETED: Yes - No -
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes - NolL AMOUNT PER YEAR
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APPROVED BY: County Atty N/ A OMB/Purchasing N/ A Risk Management N/ A
l\'lARA THON AIRPORT l\'lANAGER APPROVAL:
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DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: -
DOCUMENTA TION: Included X To Follow Not Required
Hand delivered to rox;
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DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEl\'l # G o:;z
Revised 2/2 7/0 1
(_.~ ,-- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
O~~~o~~E Mayor Dixie M. Spehar. District I
Mayor Pro Tern Murray E. Nelson, District 5
George Neugent, District 2
Charles "SOIUlY" McCoy, District 3
(:lOS) 294-4641 David Rice, District 4
TO: MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Dixie M, Spehar, District 1
Mayor Pro Tem Murray E. Nelson, District 5
George Neugent, District 2
Charles "Sonny" McCoy, District 3
David Rice, District 4
THROUGH: James R. "Reggie" Paros, Directo
Public Safety Division
FROM: Theresa Cook
Marathon Airport Manager
DATE: December 10, 2002
REF: Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan
(ALP)
Attached is a draft of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan Update and Airport
Layout Plan (ALP). These remain in draft form until the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approve
and accept the documents.
On Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at 6:30 p.m., the City of Marathon will have the
opportunity to view the Master Plan and ALP. The plan will be presented by Mayor John
Bartus, BOCC appointed Master Plan Committee member, and myself. This will give the
constituents in Marathon and the viewing public a final opportunity to make comments
before the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners receives a formal
presentation by URS, Airport Consultants, on December 18, 2002.
If you have any questions or comments that need to be addressed before the December
18th presentation, please contact me at 304-6610, I will respectfully address any issues.
cc: County Administrator
County Attorney
JCounty Clerk
Public Safety Director
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1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... ......................................1-1
- 1.1 INTRODUCTION..... ................. .......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION, PURPOSE, GOAL AND FORMAT ....................1-1
1.2.1 General Description.. ...... ............................... ..................................... 1-1
- 1.2.1 Purpose. ..... ... ........ .... ....... .......... .... .................. ..... ............... ............... 1-1
1.2.2 Goal.................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.3 Elements of The Airport Master PIan ................................................1-2
- 1.2.4 Master Plan Format. ....................... .................................................... 1-3
1.3 IDENTIFICATION OF KEY ISSUES AND NEEDS......................................... 1-3
1.3.3 Key Airport Master Planning Issues and Needs ................................1-4
- 1.3.1.1 Facility Needs Identified.. ....... ................... ...... ..... ....... ....... 1-4
1.3.1.2 Statewide Aviation System Planning ..................................1-4
1.3.1.3 On-Airport Land Use ..........................................................1-4
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1.3.1.4 Off-Airport Land Use.......................................................... 1-5
1.3.1.5 Airspace Considerations. ....... ........ ..... ........... .................. .... 1-5
1.3.1.6 Navigational Aids (NA V AIDS) ..........................................1-5
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1.3.1.7 Airfield Improvements........................................................ 1-5
1.3.1.8 Event-Based Operations/Facilities ...... ................... ..... ........ 1-6
- 1.3.1.10 Environmental Mediation.... ........ .................. ............ ........ 1-6
1.4 PREVIOUS AIRPORT MASTER PLANNING PROJECTS .............................1-6
1.4.1 1986 Master Plan Project Recommendations..................................... 1-6
- 1.4.2 1986 ALP Update Project Recommendations.................................... 1-9
1.5 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PUBUC INFORMATION
MEETINGS.................. ............. ...... ........ ........................ ................................... 1-11
- 1.5.1 Public Involvement/Information Workshops ...................................1-12
1.5.2 Agency Coordination ..................... ................... ...... ...... .............. ..... 1-13
- 2.0 INVENTORy............................ ............ .............................. ......... ............................. .......2-1
2.1 INTRODUCTION...... ......... ...... ...... ...................................................... ...............2-1
2.2 SITE CHARACTERISTICS... ........ ........ ....... ........ ................... ............ ........ .......2-1
.- 2.2.1 General Location, Site Characteristics, and Study Area ....................2-1
2.2.2 Aeronautical Role and Service Level................................................. 2-1
2.2.3 On-Airport Land Use......................................................................... 2-2
- 2.2.4 Off-Airport Land Uses................................ ............ ...........................2-3
2.2.5 Socioeconomic Settings ..... ............................... ....... ..........................2-4
2.2.5.1 Population..................... ...................... ... .... ...... ............... .....2-4
- 2.2.5.2 Income................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.5.3 Employment........................................................................ 2-4
2.2.5.4 Seasonality of Local Economy............................................ 2-4
- 2.3 ACCESS/ROADS ................................................................................................ 2-4
2.3.1 Regional Access and Direction of Approach ..................................... 2-4
2.3.2 On-Airport Circulation....................................................................... 2-4
- 2.3.3 Terminal Curbside.............................................................................. 2-5
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2.3.4 Public Transportation......................................................................... 2- 5
2.3.5 Commercial Ground Transportation Operations ................................ 2-5 .-
2.3.5.1 Greyhound Bus Lines.......................................................... 2-5
2.3.5.2 Shuttle Services................ ................................................... 2-5
2.3.5.3 Taxi Services....... ........ ........................................................2-5 -
2.3.5.4 Rental Car............................................................................ 2-5
2.4 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT HISTORy............................................................ 2-5
2.4.1 Previous Studies........................................................... ...... ................2-5 -
2.4.2 Historical Airport Development...... ................ ...... ............ ...... ........... 2-6
2.4.3 Recent Airport Development.. ..................................... ...... .......... ...... 2-6
2.5 PUBLISHED NON-PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACH -
PR OCED URE R UNW A Y 7 ................................................................................ 2-6
2.6 AIRFIELD AND RELA TED FACILITIES ........................................................ 2- 7
2.6.1 Runway 7/25 ................................. ............ ................................ .........2-7 -
2.6.1.1 Runway Description.................. ..........................................2-7
2.6.1.2 Runway Strength.............. ........... ............................ ............ 2-7
2.6.1.3 Runway MarkingslLighting/Signage ..................................2-7 --
2.6.2 Parallel Taxiway A.......... ......... ..........................................................2-8
2.6.3 Aprons.......................... ...................... ............................. ...................2-8
2.6.3.1 Commercial Terminal Apron .............................................. 2-8 -
2.6.3.2 Eastern General Aviation Apron ......................................... 2-8
2.6.3.3 Western General Aviation Apron........................................ 2-9
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2.6.3.4 Mosquito Control Apron...... ....... ........ .............. .................. 2-9
2.6.4 Navigational Aids (N avaids) ...... ...... ........... ................... .................... 2-9
2.6.4.1 Electronic ............. ............. ....... ...........................................2-9
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2.6.5 Rotating Beacon....................................... ............................ ............2-10
2.6.6 Windsock/Segmented Circle...... .................. ........................... .........2-10 -
2.6.7 Automated Surface Observation System.......................................... 2-10
2.6.8 Electrical Vault........... ............ .................... ......................................2-10
2.6.9 Existing Modifications to Airport Design Standards .......................... 10 - .
2.6.9.1 Runway to Taxiway Separation and Aircraft
Wing Overhang............................................................ ....................2-10
2.6.9.2 Terminal Building and Associated Light Poles.................2-11 -
2.6.9.3 Obstruction Lighting.............................................. ...........2-11
2.7 PASSENGER TERMINAL AND RELATED FACILITIES ............................2-11
2.7.1 General Description.......................................................................... 2-11 -
2.7.2 Common Area .............................. ................................. ...................2-11
2.7.3 Ticket Counter Space............ ..... .................. ..... ......... ................. .....2-11
2.7.4 Baggage Claim Facilities............... ................. ............... .................. 2-12 -
2.7.5 Gate Concourse Area....................................................................... 2-12
2.7.6 Administration Offices..................................................................... 2-12
2.7.7 Upper Level Commercial Office Space (Future) .............................2-12 -
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- 2.7.9 Vending......................................... ... .... ............................. ... .... ........2-12
2.7.10 Rental Car Counters .........................................................................2-12
2.7.11 Automobile Parking........ ....................... ..........................................2-13
- 2.7.11.1 Public Parking................................................................. 2-13
2.7.11.2 Employee Parking ...........................................................2-13
2.7.11.3 Rental Cars.... ....... ......... ............................... ...... .............2-13
-. 2.8 A VIA TION-RELA TED TENANTS .................................................................2-13
2.8.1 Marathon Jet Center (FBO) (Formerly known as Grant Aviation).. 2-13
2.8.1.1 Tie-Down Areas ............ ...... .............................. ................2-13
- 2.8.1.2 Shade Hangars.. ...... ......... .................................. ................2-13
2.8.1.3 T -Hangars.... ..... ...... ................. ............................ ..............2-13
2.8.1.4 Conventional Hangars.. ...................... ....... ........ ................2-13
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2.8.2 Paradise Aviation (FBO) ....... ..... ...... ...... ..... ........ ............ ........ ......... 2-14
2.8.2.1 Tie-Down Areas ..... ...... ....... ............... ........ ......... .............. 2-14
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2.8.2.3 T -Hangars ............... ............. .............................................. 2-14
- 2.8.2.4 Conventional Hangars ............. .......... ............. ................... 2-14
2.8.2.5 Fuel Storage/Dispensing ....... .......... ...... ............................2-14
2.8.2.6 Aircraft Servicing. ........ ................ .............. ....................... 2-14
- 2.8.3 County-Owned T -Hangar Facilities ................................................. 2-14
2.8.4 Antique Air (Aircraft Maintenance) ........... .......... ........ ........ ............ 2-15
2.8.5 FedEx (Dedicated Air Cargo) ....... ......... .............. ................ ............2-15
- 2.8.6 FedEx (Ground)............. ........................ ..... .......................... ............2-15
2.8.7 Monroe County Sheriff's Office ....... .............. ..................... ........ ....2-15
2.8.8 Monroe County Fire Station/ ARFF .................................................2-15
- 2.8.9 Hangers-On Shade Hangar....................... ............. ....... ........ ............2-16
2.8.10 Shade Hangars ..... ...................... ...... ................. .............. ..................2-16
2.8.11 Flying Club Shade Hangars .................. ..... ......... ................ ........ .....2-16
- 2.8.12 Mosquito Control............. .......... ...... ........... ................... ..................2-16
2.9 NON -A VIA TION-RELA TED TENANTS.. ......................................................2-16
2.9.1 Disabled American Veteran's (DA V) Meeting Hall........................ 2-16
- 2.9.2 Waste Water Treatment Facility...... ..... ..... ......... ..... ......... .......... ..... 2-16
2.9.3 Humane Society................................................................... ............2-16
2.9.4 Department of Public Works..... ..................... ............... ...................2-17
- 2.10 THROUGH- THE-FENCE ACTIVITy............................................................. 2-17
2.11 AIRSPACE SURFACES AND RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONES ...............2-17
2.11.1 Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77 -
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2.11.1.1 Primary Surface......... ...... ................... .......... ...................2-18
2.11.1.2 Horizontal Surface................ ................... ........................2-18
- 2.11.1.3 Conical Surface.... ...... ..... ................... ............ ................. 2-19
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2.11.1.6 Known and Charted Objects/Obstructions ...................... 2-19
2.11.2 Runway Protection Zones.. ..... ...... .......... ......... ........ ................ ........ 2-19
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2.11.2.2 Runway 25 RPZ ... ..................... ............... .......................2- 20
2.12 METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS............................................. .................2-20
2.12.1 Temperature.............. ..... ............................. .....................................2-20 --
2.12.2 Rainfall.................... ......... ............. ......... ..........................................2-20
2.12.3 Occurrence of Visual Meteorological Conditions............................ 2-20
2.12.4 Occurrence of Instrument Meteorological Conditions..................... 2-21 -
2.12.5 Wind Analysis.......... ............................... .........................................2- 21
2.13 AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT SySTEM............ ......... ....................... ..............2-22
2.13.1 Airspace Structure.............. ............... .................... ........................... 2-22 -_....
2.13.2 En Route Navigational Aids....... ..... ..................... .......... ..................2-23
2.13.3 Neighboring Airports ...... ................ .............. ........... ........................2-23
2.13.4 Nearby Special Use Airspace ADIZ ................................................ 2-23 -
2.14 AIRSPACE AND AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS ................................................2-23
2.14.1 VFR Operations............................. .................. ...... ...........................2-23
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2.14.3 Arri v al/Departure Routes................................................................. 2- 23
2.15 AERONAUTICAL RADIO COMMUNICATION ........................................... 2-24
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2.15.2 Miami Center Communications ........ ...... ................... ......... ............. 2- 24
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2.17 AIRPORT UTILITIES.................................. .............. ..... .................................. 2-24
2.17.1 Potable Water....................................... ....... ..... ................................2-24
2.17.2 Stormwater Drainage......................... ........... ............ ........................ 2-24 -
2.17.3 Solid Waste........ .................. ............................ ................. ...............2-25
2.17 .4 Electric Power........... ............. .......................... ..................... ........... 2-25
2.17.5 Telephone...................... ................... ................................................2-25 .-
2.17.6 Airport Drainage System.......................... ........................................ 2-25
2.18 ENVIRONMENT AL SETTING........................................................................ 2-25
2.18.1 Mangrove Trees/N atural Buffer Zone .............................................. 2-25 -
2.18.2 Salt Ponds......................................................................................... 2-25
2.18.3 Proximity of Residential Areas ........................................................ 2-25
2.19 REGULA TORY FRAMEWORK......................................................................2-26 -
2.19.1 Comprehensi ve Plans....................................................................... 2- 26
2.19.2 Monroe County Zoning Ordinance ..................................................2-26
2.19.3 Florida Statute 333 - Airport Zoning ............................................... 2-27 -
2.19.4 lorida Aviation System Plan.... .................. ............................ ...........2-27
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3.0 FORECASTS OF A VIA TION ACTIVITY. .................................................................... 3-1
- 3.1 INTRODUCTION. .................................................. ............ .......................... .......3-1
3.2 FACTORS AFFECTING AVIATION ACTIVITY AT MTH ............................3-2
3.2.1 Local Economy/Tourism................... ................ ................................. ......3-3
- 3.2.2 Seasonality.................................. ................. ............................................3-3
3.2.3 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sponsored Events ................. 3-3
3.2.4 Airport Service Area........................ ............. .......... .................................3-4
- 3.2.5 GA Industry Trends....................... ......... ....... ...........................................3-4
3.3 HISTORICAL A VIA TION ACTIVITy.............................................................. 3-5
3.3.1 Historical Aircraft Operations....... ................ ......... ..................................3-5
- 3.3.1.1 GA (Local and Itinerant) ........................................................3-5
3.3.1.2 Regional Air Carrier/Air Taxi Operations .............................3-6
3.3.1.3 Itinerant Military Operations.................................................. 3-7
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3.3.2 Historical Based Aircraft Levels ................................... ......... ...... ............ 3-8
3.4 PREVIOUS AVIATION ACTIVITY FORECASTS ..........................................3-9
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3.4.2 Previous Airport Layout Plan Update Forecasts ...................................... 3-9
- 3.4.3 Florida Aviation System Plan (FASP) Forecast.....................................3-1O
3.4.3.1 FASP Statewide GA Operations Forecast............................3-11
3.4.3.2 FASP Statewide Based Aircraft Levels Forecast.................3-11
- 3.4.4 Terminal Area Forecasts ........................................................................3-11
3.4.5 Aerospace Forecasts........ .................... ................. ..................................3-12
3.5 FORECAST DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES ............................................... 3-12
- 3.5.1 Socioeconomic Economic Regression Analysis ....................................3-13
3.5.2 Forecasts Previously Generated by Others............................................. 3-13
3.5.2.1 FAA 2001 TAF Growth Rates .............................................3-13
- 3.5.2.2 FAA Aerospace Forecast 2001 through
2012 (FAA) Growth Rates ...................................................3-14
3.5.2.3 Florida Aviation System Plan 2000 .....................................3-14
.- 3.5.3 Study-Specific Forecasts ................... ..................................................... 3-14
3.5.3.1 Trend Analysis............................ ....... ..................................3-14
3.5.3.2 Market Share - National and Florida ................................... 3-15
- 3.6 GENERAL FORECAST ASSUMPTIONS FOR MTH ....................................3-15
3.7 A VIA TION FORECASTS ................................................................................. 3-16
3.7.1 GA (Local and Itinerant) Operations .....................................................3-16
- 3.7.1.1 Low GA Forecast.. ..... ...... ............. .......................................3-16
3.7.1.2 Median GA Forecast.............................................. ..... ......... 3-17
3.7.1.3 High GA Forecast.. ...... ........... ........ ....................... ...... ......... 3-17
- 3.7.2 Itinerant Military Operations.................................................................. 3-17
3.7.3 Air Cargo Operations/Tonnage.... ...... .................. .................................. 3-17
3.7.4 Forecast of Based Aircraft.......................... ........... ................................. 3-18
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3.7.7.1 Peak Month.......................................................................... 3-21
3.7.7.2 A verage Day... ...................... .......... ......................................3- 21
3.7.7.3 A verage Hour....................................................................... 3- 21 -
3.8 SELECTED FORECAST .................................... ..............................................3-22
3.8.1 Commercial Air Carrier/Commuter Service ..........................................3-22
3.8.2 Air Cargo Operations/Tonnage ........ ...................................................... 3-22 _.-
3.8.3 Military Operations................ ......... ......... ..............................................3-22
3.8.4 Air Taxi Operations................. ........ .......... ............ ................................. 3-22
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3.8.6 General Aviation ................................ ..... ............................................... 3-22
3.8.7 Based Aircraft.................. ................ ..... ............ .....................................3-23
3.9 COMPARISON OF AIRPORT PLANNING AND FAA TAP FORECASTS .3-23 ".
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4.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 AIRPORT PLANNING CONTEXT .................................................................... 4-1 -
4.2.1 National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems .....................................4-1
4.2.2 Statewide Airport System Planning Process ......................................4-1
4.2.3 Airport Master Planning Process ...................................................... 4- 2 - .
4.2.4 Role of MTH ................... ....... ............... ............................................4-2
4.3 BALANCED AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT .. ....... ................. ........... ........... ......4-3
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4.4.1 Airport Reference Code. ....................... ........ ....................................4-3
4.4.2 Runway Geometric Requirements ....... ........ .......... ................. .......... 4-4 --
4.4.3 Taxiway/Taxilane Geometric Requirements..................................... 4-4
4.4.4 Lighting and Navigational Aid Criteria .............................................4-5
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4.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................ 4-6
4.5.2 Airfield Capacity................................ ................................................4-6 -
4.5.2.1 Capaci ty Factors............................................................... 4-6
4.5.2.2 Peak Hour Demand .. ... ..................................................... 4-7
4.5.2.3 Runway Hourly Capacity .................................................4-7 -
4.5.2.4 Hourly Demand Versus Hourly Capacity ........................4-7
4.5.2.5 Annual Service Volume.. .......... ...... ................................ .4-8
4.5.3 FAA Field Runway Length Requirements.........................................4-8 -
4.5.3.1 Runway Width.................................................................. 4-9
4.5.3.2 Runway Strength.............................................................. 4-9
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4.5.5 Airfield Lighting.............................. ................................................4-13
4.5.5.1 Approach Lighting............ ....... ......................................4-13
- 4.5.5.2 Runway and Taxiway Lighting ......................................4-13
4.5.6 Visual Navigational Aids............. .............. ......................................4-13
4.5.7 Rotating Beacon ............................. ......... ......................................... 4-13
- 4.5.8 Windsock/Segmented Circle ...................... ......................................4-13
4.5.9 Operational Control....... ..... ................. .......................... ...................4-13
4.6 SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED AIRSIDE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS ......4-14
- . 4.7 LANDSIDE DEMAND/CAPACITY ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION
OF FACILITY NEEDS........... .............. ........... ..... ....... ................. ............. ........4-14
4.7.1 Introduction.................................. ....... ....... .......... ....... ............. ........4-14
- 4.7.2 Commercial Passenger Terminal Facilities ........ ...... ...... ................ ..4-14
4.7.3 General Aviation Facilities......................... ..... .................. ...............4-15
4.7.3.1 Transient and Based Aircraft Parking ........................... 4-15
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4.7.3.3 Specialized or Limited Aircraft Maintenance Activities4-16
- 4.7.3.4 Aircraft Fueling Storage and Distribution...................... 4-16
4.7.3.5 Fixed Based Operator Terminal Facilities .....................4-16
4.7.3.6 Fixed Based Operator Automobile Parking ...................4-17
- 4.7.4 Air Cargo Facilities .......... ...... ............................ .......... ....... ............. 4-17
4.7.4.1 Distribution/Sorting.. .................. .... ................................ 4-17
4.7.4.2 Cargo Apron................................................................... 4-17
- 4.7.5 Ground Cargo Distributing and Sorting Facilities ...........................4-18
4.7.6 General Airport Support Facilities ....... ............ ............ .................. ..4-18
4.7.6.1 Airport Rescue and Fire FightinglEmergency
~ Operations Center. ............. .... ...... ..... ......... ........................ 4-18
4.7.6.2 Airport Maintenance Facilities ......................... ..............4-18
4.7.6.3 Airport Administration Office...... .............. ..... ............... 4-18
- 4.7.6.4 Airport Utilities........... ..... ........................... ..... .... .......... 4-18
4.7.6.5 Airport Security.............................................................. 4-18
4.7.7 Airport Surface Access and On-Airport Circulation........................4-19
- 4.7.8 Summary of Identified Landside Facility Requirements .................4-19
5.0 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PLAN.............................................................. ................. 5-1
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5.2 LONG-RANGE PLAN........................................................................................ 5-1
5.3 AIRSIDE IMPROVEMENTS ............ .................................................................5-2
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5.3.1.1 Runway 7/25 Pavement and Safety Area............................ 5-2
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5.3.1.4 Runway End Data................................................................ 5-3 -
5.3.2 Taxi way Alpha............................. ......................................................5-4
5.3.3 Imaginary Airspace and Instrument Approaches ............................... 5-4
5.4 LAND REQUIREMENTS.....,............................................................................. 5-5 -
5.5 AIRPORT LAND USE........................................................................................ 5-5
5.5.1 Airport Land Use Classifications .......................................................5-5
5.5.1.1 Airfield Area............ ...........................................................5-6 --
5.5.1.2 Passenger Terminal Area.. ......... ............. ........ ....................5-6
5.5.1.3 General Aviation Areas ....................................................... 5-6
5.5.1.4 Airport Operations Areas .................................................... 5 - 7 ~
5.5.1.5 Undeveloped Environmentally Sensitive Areas................. 5-7
5.5.1.6 Areas Reserved for Future Aviation Development.............5-7
5.5.1.7 Airport Frontage Road ........................................................ 5-7 -
5.5.2 Surrounding Land Use................... .................. ..................................5-8
5.6 BUILDING AREA PLAN................................. ..................................................5-8
5.6.1 Continued T-Hangar Development (Phase II) ...................................5-8 -
5.6.2 New Aircraft Wash Rack ..................... ............ ....... ........... ...... ..........5-9
5.6.3 New Corporate Hangar Facilities. .......... ......... ....... ...................... ......5-9
5.6.4 Support Faci lities Plan ....................................................................... 5-9 -
5.6.4.1 New Airport Traffic Control Tower....................................5-9
5.6.4.2 New Airport Maintenance Facility.................................... 5-10
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5.6.4.3 New Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting/Emergency
Operations Center.............. ...... ..... .... .......... ......................................5-10
5.6.5 Expanded Multi-Modal Air Cargo Facility...................................... 5-10 -
5.6.6 New Monroe County Sheriff Hangar, Apron and Fuel
Farm Complex..................................... ............................................. 5-11
5.6.7 New Aviation Maintenance Specialty Hangar and Apron ...............5-11 -~
5.6.8 New East FBO Hangar....... ......... ................ ..... .............. ......... ......... 5-11
6.0 ENVIRONMENT AL OVERVIEW............ ..................... ................................................ 6-1 -
6.1 INTRODUCTION ................. ...............................................................................6-1
6.2 ENVIRONMENT AL EV ALUA TION REQUIREMENTS ................................ 6-1
6.3 ENVIRONMENT AL PROCESS......................................................................... 6-2 -
6.4 EXAMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CATEGORIES.............. 6-3
6.4.1 Noise and Compatible Land Use.............................................................. 6-4
6.4.2 Soci al Impacts.......................................................................................... 6-8 -
6.4.3 Induced Socioeconomic Impacts.................. ................................... ......... 6-9
6.4.4 Air Quali ty................................................................................................ 6-9
6.4.5 Water Quality (and Drainage) ................................................................6-10 -
6.4.6 Department of Transportation Act, Section 4(f) and Land and
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6.4.7 Historic, Architectural, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources .......... 6-11
_.. 6.4.8 Biotic Communities.............................................................. ..................6-12
6.4.9 Endangered and Threatened Species.. ..... .......... ..................................... 6-13
6.4.10 Wetlands ........................ ...... ..... .............. ...... ............................. .............6-16
- 6.4.11 Floodplains............................................... ...... ........... .............. ............... 6-16
6.4.12 Coastal Zone Management Act... ............. .......... ....... ..................... ........6-16
6.4.13 Coastal Barriers............. ....... ....... ...................... ........ .............. ...............6-17
- 6.4.14 Wild and Scenic Rivers .......................................................................... 6-17
6.4.15 Prime and Unique Farmland ........ ...................... ....................... ............. 6-17
6.4.16 Energy Supply and Natural Resources...................................................6-18
6.4.17 Light Emissions... .............. ..... ..... ............ ................. .............. ................ 6-18
6.4.18 So lid Waste............................................................................................ 6-19
- 6.4.19 Construction Impacts. .................. ........... ................................................ 6-20
6.4.20 Hazardous MaterialslW astes ........ ..... ........................ .............. ............... 6-21
6.5 SUMMAR Y ........... .......................... ........ ................ .......................................... 6- 22
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7.1 INTRODUCTION.............. .............. ................... ............................. ......... ........... 7-1
- 7.2 RECOMMENDED SHORT-RANGE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ............... 7-2
7.3 RECOMMENDED INTERMEDIATE-RANGE CAPITAL
IMPR 0 VEMENTS (6-10 YEARS) .....................................................................7-6
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(10-20 YEARS)..... ... ................. ........ ......... ........ ... ......... .............. ................ ........7-7
7.5 SUMMARY OF AIRPORT AND AIRPARK IMPROVEMENT
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2.1 Runway Wind Coverage Analysis .......... ............ ......... ..... ................ ............................. 2-22
3.1 Historical Aircraft Operations.................. .................. ......................................................3-6 -
3.2 Historical Passenger Enplanements ... ...... ................................ ........................................3-7
3.3 Historical Based Aircraft Levels....... ..................... ................................. ............ ............. 3-8
3.4 1986 Airport Master Plan Airport Forecast Summary..................................................... 3-9 -
3.5 1997 Airport Layout Plan Narrative Report Airport Forecast Summary .......................3-10
3.6 Florida Aviation System Plan Forecasts.... ......... ..... ..... ...................... ...... .... ..... ............ 3-11
3.7 Forecast General Aviation Operations ............ ........ .............. ....... ................. ................. 3-16 -
3.8 Forecast of Air Cargo Tonnage......... .......... ................ .......... ...... .............. ..................... 3-18
3.9 Forecast Based Aircraft Levels.. ................. .................... ....... ........... ..... .............. .......... 3-19
3.10 Forecast Passenger Enplanements.. ...... .......... ..... ........... ..... ............... ............................3- 20 -
3.11 Forecast Commercial Operations............. ........................................... ........................... 3-20
3.12 Forecast Operational Peaking Characteristics........ ........................................................3-21
3.13 Selected General Aviation Operations Forecast..... .................... ......... ....... ..... ..... ..........3-23 -
3.14 Selected Forecast Summary ........................................................................................... 3- 24
3.15 Tabulation of Airport Planning Forecasts ...... ..... ..... ..................... ......... ............ ..... ....... 3-25
3.16 Comparison of Airport Planning and TAP Forecasts..................................................... 3-26 -
4.1 Runway Capacity Analysis... ......... ...................... ....... ...... ............... ................................4-8
4.2 FAA Field Length Requirements for Turbofan Aircraft Fleet.......................................4-lO -
4.3 Runway Geometric Requirements ................................................................................. 4-12
5.1 Runway Pavement Strength Data.................................... ..... ............................................5-3 -
5.2 Runway End Data.. ................................... .................................. ...................................... 5-3
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Y earl y Day-Night Average Sound levels.. ...... .... ............ .... ..... ............ ............. ........ .......6-5 -
6.2 Operations By Aircraft Type........................................................ .................... ................6-7
6.3 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary List of ThreatenedlEndangered Species .......6-14
6.4 Summary f Potential Environmental Impacts Associated with the 20- Y ear
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S.2 Long Range Development Plan (Area 2) .......................................................................... xv
S.3 Long Range Development Plan (Area 3) .......................................................................... xv
- 2.1 Airport Location Map............................................................... ................................. .......2-2
2.2 Airport Property and Facilities................................................................... ......................2- 2
2.3 Surrounding Land Use................................................. ................. ................................... 2-4
- 2.4 Instrument Approach Procedure NDB or GPS Runway 7...............................................2-8
2.5 IFR Low Altitude Airspace Structure............ .......... ........ ....... ............... ......... ............... 2-10
2.6 Visual NA V AIDS................................................................. .......... ..... ..........................2-10
- 2.7 FAR Part 77 Imaginary Airspace Surfaces.................................................................... 2-18
2.8 Runway 7/25 FAR Part 77 Primary Surface ..................................................................2-20
2.9 Runway 7 - Non-Precision FAR Part 77 Inner Approach Analysis .............................. 2-20
- 2.10 Wind Analysis Chart ..................... ................. ..... ........ ..... ............... ...............................2-22
2.11 Monthly All Weather Wind Persistency Chart ..............................................................2-22
2.12 VFR Airspace Structure......... ..................................... ............................. ......................2-24
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3.1 Historical Monthly Enplanements. .............................. .................... ............ .....................3-4
3.2 Airport Service Area........................................................... ............ ......................... ........3-4
- 3.3 Historical Monthly Enplanements. .................. ............ .................................. ................... 3-6
3.4 Previous Based Aircraft Forecasts ................... ......... ....... ............................... .......... .....3-10
3.5 Previous Operations Forecasts........................................................ ............................... 3-10
- 3.6 Previous Enplanements Forecasts. ................. ............... ........ ........ ...... ....................... ....3-10
3.7 General Aviation Operations Forecast ........... ..... ...... ..... .......... ............ ........... .......... .....3-16
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5.2 Building Area Plan 2..................... ...... ................ ............. ................................................ 5.2
5.3 Building Area Plan 3 ............................................................................. ........................... 5.2
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ADG Airplane Design Group
ADIZ Air Defense Identification Zone
AGL Above Ground Level -
ALP Airport Layout Plan
ALS Approach Lighting System
AOA Air Operations Area "-
ARC Airport Reference Code
ARFF Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
ARP Airport Reference Point -
ASOS Automated Surface Observing System
ASV Annual Service Volume
ATCT Airport Traffic Control Tower -
CAT Category
CA T EX Categorical Exclusion -
CIP Capital Improvement Program
Department of Community Affairs -
DCA
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DNL Average Day-Night Sound Level
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EIS Environmental Impact Statement -
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FAR Federal Aviation Regulation -
FBO Fixed Base Operator
FDOT Florida Department of Transportation
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency --
FONSI Finding of No Significant Impact
GIS Geographical Information System -
GPS Global Positioning System
GS Glide Slope
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HIRL High Intensity Runway Lights
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IFR Instrument Flight Rules
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IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions
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MALSR Medium-Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicators
- MIRL Medium Intensity Runway Lights
MITL Medium Intensity Taxiway Lights
MSL Mean Sea Level
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NA V AID Navigational Aid
- NDB Non-Directional Beacon
NEM Noise Exposure Map
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
_. NM Nautical Mile
NPIAS National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- NRHP National Register of Historic Places
NWS National Weather Service
- OFA Object Free Area
OFZ Obstacle Free Zone
- PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator
RAIL Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
- REIL Runway End Identifier Lights
ROW Right of Way
RPZ Runway Protection Zone
- RSA Runway Safety Area
RVR Runway Visual Range
- TAF FAA Terminal Area Forecasts
TERPS Terminal Instrument Procedures
- USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Under contract to the Board of County Commissioners, Monroe County, Florida, URS has
prepared this Master Plan Update for the Florida Keys Marathon Airport. The Airport Master
Plan was prepared in accordance with ,specified planning recommendations and study -
development guidelines established and prescribed by the FAA and the Florida Department of
Transportation's Aviation Office. The Master Plan Update was funded through monies collected -
by Monroe County through the Passenger Facility Charge Program.
The Airport Master Plan is the planner's concept of the long-term development of an airport. It ,-
displays the concept graphically and reports the data and logic upon which a 20-year
development plan is based. This Airport Master Plan is intended to serve as a guide to the Board
of County Commissioners and to provide the required planning and funding mechanisms needed -
to achieve the timely development of airport facilities at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport.
Although the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport System (NPIAS) classifies the airport as -
a Primary Commercial Service Airport, no scheduled air carrier or commuter service has been
offered by the airlines at the airport since 2000. -
In light of changes in air service markets and the economic turmoil of the airline industry
following the tragic September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the likelihood and time frame in which -
scheduled air service would return to the Florida Keys Marathon Airport is unknown. That said
however, the existing passenger terminal facilities and supporting infrastructure needed to
quickly reinitiate such services are in place. -
This Airport Master Plan Update focuses primarily on the identification, planning and
development of other areas of the airport that would serve the facility, operational, and safety -
needs of the general aviation flying public.
The recommended "long-range" Airport Development Plan for the Florida Keys Marathon -
Airport is shown on Figures S.l through S.3. As presented, this Airport Development Plan is not
intended to represent a finite scenario, but as a demonstration of how the airport might appear -
toward the end of the 20-year planning period.
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. Extension of Runway 7/25 and Taxiway" A" to length of 6,000 Feet;
- . Monroe County Sheriff Hangar, Apron and Fuel Farm Complex;
. A viation Maintenance Specialty Hangar and Apron;
. Additional Hangar for East FBO;
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. 40 Additional T-Hangars (Phase II);
. Aircraft Wash Rack;
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. Aircraft Rescue and Fire FightinglEmergency Operations Center;
. Airport Maintenance Facility;
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. 50' Airport Traffic Control Tower;
. Expanded Multi-Modal Air Cargo Facility;
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. 4 Corporate Hangar Facilities, and;
. Additional On-Airport Aviation-Related Land Uses.
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- The long range Airport Development Plan would be accomplished over a 20-year timeframe
taking a multi-phased, or in some cases, multi-year approach. Preliminary estimates of airport
facility development costs (2002 dollars) are listed in Table S.1 and are based on planning
- scenarios detailed in the Airport Master Plan Update.
The anticipated funding participation by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Florida
- Department of Transportation's Aviation Office that would compliment the local funding share
are also listed. There are however, no guarantees as to the future availability or structure of the
funding participation programs.
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SECTION 1.0
- INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 INTRODUCTION
This section discusses the purpose for conducting the Airport Master Plan Update, reviews the
- study's goals, objectives and key issues that were addressed, reviews previous airport planning
studies, summarizes the recently completed and on-going airport improvement projects and
identifies stakeholders that will provide input to the Airport Master Plan Update.
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1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION, PURPOSE, GOAL AND FORMAT
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1.2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- The Airport Master Plan is the planner's concept of the long-term development of an airport. It
displays the concept graphically and reports the data and logic upon which the plan is based.
Airport Master plans are prepared to support modernization of existing airports and creation of
~' new airports, regardless of size, complexity or role.
The Airport Master Plan also serves as a guide to an Airport's future facility development and
- financial fund source programming. The primary goal of this Master Plan Update is to develop
recommendations that will ensure that the Florida Keys Marathon Airport (MTH) can
- accommodate commuter, air cargo general aviation demands of the Central Keys throughout the
20-year planning period and beyond. The last Master Plan for MTH was completed in 1986. An
interim update of the Airport Layout Plan and associated support drawings was completed in
- 1997 and is currently approved and on file with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
1.2.1 PuRPOSE
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The purpose of an Airport Master Plan is to provide a periodic review and technical assessment
of an airport owner's (Monroe County) air transportation asset, the Florida Keys Marathon
- Airport. Taking this approach, the planning of MTH can be periodically refined and/or validated
to ensure that the airport is poise to best serve the local community and larger aviation systems in
a timely and cost effective and environmentally responsible manner. The primary purposes of an
- Airport Master Plan Update are as follows:
. Identification of Community Air Transportation Needs
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. Establishment of Long-Term Airport Development Guidelines
- Address Need to Satisfy Future Aviation Demand
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. Identify Potential Environmental Issues
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. Accept Public Comments and Participation
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. Establish Continuing Airport and Community Planning Process
1.2.2 GOAL
The goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development, which
will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner while at the same time, resolving -
the issues existing in the community. Specific objectives of the Airport Master Plan Update are
as follows:
. Present Graphics Depiction of the Airport and Surrounding Environs
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. Establish a Development Schedule
. Develop an Achievable Financial Plan
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. Investigate Concepts and Alternatives
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. Open the Airport Master Plan for Public Consideration -,
. Document Airport Policies and Aeronautical Demand
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. Establish Continuing Airport and Community Planning Process
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1.2.3 ELEMENTS OF THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
This Master Plan Update presents information and data utilized in the assessment of current -
capabilities and anticipated operational scenarios that are projected to occur at MTH. Historical
data was collected and assessed to provide a reasonable base on which to develop a projection of
future aircraft operational and basing demand over a twenty-year period. -
Using these projections, the existing capabilities and capacities of the existing airside and
landside facilities were assessed. Using these assessments along with projections of anticipated -
future increases in operations and basing demand, recommendations for needed facilities are
presented. Various alternative airport development schemes were developed and presented for
consideration by the airport owner and the public throughout the entire planning effort. Having
selected the 'preferred" airport development alternative, airport improvements were assessed for
their respective potential impact to the surrounding environment. The "preferred airport -
development plan", text-based descriptions and graphical technical drawings were produced for
agency and public review. Two main products evolved from the Master Plan Update Study, a
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written detained report with accompanying exhibits and a set of technical drawings depicting the
- plan. The following major work elements were generated:
. Facility Inventory;
~ . Forecast of Future Aviation Activity;
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. Assessment of Existing Airport Capacity Future Operational Demand and
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Resultant Delay;
."" . Development of Airport Development Alternatives;
. Overview of Potential Environmental Impacts;
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. Development of Implementation Plans;
. Development of Financial Plans;
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. Development of Airport Layout Plan Drawings, and;
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. Master Plan Update Report.
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This Airport Master Plan Update was prepared in accordance with specified planning
_. recommendations and study development guidelines established and prescribed by the FAA and
the State of Florida Department of Transportation Aviation Office.
- 1.3 IDENTIFICA TION OF KEY ISSUES AND NEEDS
~. The key issues and needs identified as part of this Airport Master Plan Update served to provide
the general direction of the study with respect to the development of concepts and plans for
MTH. The general approach taken within this Airport Master Plan Update considers viable and
- prudent airport development concepts and plans, which provide a "balanced" airport system.
The overall planning process was dynamic taking input from the airport's Owner, Monroe
County, its users and tenants, and the public. The planning process also addressed the Airport as
- an air transportation asset to the middle keys and as a vital link to the larger statewide, national
and international air transportation system. To that end, the development of airport development
alternatives addressed the need for the continued environmentally responsible maintenance and
.- enhancement of the Airport's landside and airside facilities.
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1.3.1.1 Facility Needs Identified -
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Expansions - The level of service offered by existing FBOs was
examined to assess needs for expansion of facilities and/or services. The potential need and time . -
line for the initiation of service by additional FBOs at the airport was examined. The use of
"Through-the-Fence" operations was examined for its impact to on-airport land use and revenue -
generation. "
Hangar MixlDevelopment - The need for additional hangars of varying size, shape and location
was assessed. The existing and projected demand for conventional, T -hangar, and shade hangar -
for the twenty-year planning period was also examined. The phased-development, location,
funding, and revenue potential of such hangar facilities was examined and documented. -
Future Cargo Port! Area - The need, phased-development, type, and location of dedicated air
cargo facilities at the airport was assessed and documented. Facility needs to accommodate the -
specialized handling of perishable goods was examined.
On-Airport Tenant Expansion - The need, timing and potential for expansion of existing ...
airport tenant facilities at the airport was addressed. The relocation and or expansion of the
Mosquito Control facilities was also examined.
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Frontage Road - The need for an airport frontage road with landscaping on airport properties
between U.S. Highway 1 and the airport security fence was addressed.
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Customs Facilities - The need for improvements to develop custom services and facilities was
assessed. The need for dedicated customs services was also measured against projected future
projections of operations and air cargo development throughout the 20-year planning period. -
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Fuel Farm Development - The potential development of additional fuel farms to meet the
service needs existing and future- on-airport tenants was examined. FAA design and National
Fire Protection Act (NFP A) design/location requirements were also considered documented.
1.3.1.2 Statewide Aviation System Planning
Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process (CFASPP) - Recommendations -
developed documented within the State's Aviation System Plan were reviewed.
1.3.1.3 On-Airport Land Use -.
Future General Aviation Land Use Future Needs - The continued expansion and
development of general aviation facilities at the airport was planned. The "highest and best" use -
of on-airport land served as the primary focus of this planning effort. Corporate aviation needs
were also examined for location, access, facility development potential, cost, and revenue
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1.3.1.4 Off-Airport Land Use
- Off-Airport Land Use - Existing and potential zoning changes to land use surrounding the
airport was assessed. General zoning compliance with Florida's Airport Compatible Land Use
Guidance criteria (Florida Statutes 333 and 163) were also examined. Environmental land use
- compatibility using existing and future aircraft generated 65-dBA DNL noise exposure contours
was analyzed and documented.
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1.3.1.5 Airspace Considerations
Airspace Obstructions - The existing and future airspace protection needs for the airport were
~ examined and documented. Applying Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) and Federal
A viation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 criteria, the impacts of existing and known future
- obstructions that surround the airport were assessed and graphically depicted within the Airport
Layout Plan Set.
- 1.3.1.6 Navigational Aids (NA V AIDS)
Instrument Landing System - The feasibility of installing precision instrument approach
~ facilities was examined. The FAA's current Instrument Landing System (ILS) development
program was reviewed. The potential for developing ground-based lighting and reporting
facilities that would serve to utilize the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPSS) for precision
. . instrument approach purposed was also examined.
1.3.1.7 Airfield Improvements
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Runway Extension - The potential of extending Runway 7/25 to better serve the existing and
projected aircraft operational and safety needs of the airport was examined. The need for longer
-' runway lengths to better accommodate regional jets and business cabin-class aircraft having
ARC C-ll characteristics was also assessed.
.' Future Need For Airport Traffic Control Tower - The potential location, height, and timing
for the development of an Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) was examined. The FAA's
_.' current funding criteria and Contract Tower program was also documented.
Additional or Relocated Windsock(s) - The need for additional windsocks at various key
-- locations along the runway/taxiway system was assessed. Recommendations regardings
alternate windsock locations were made.
- Taxilane Marking and Signage - The existing airfield marking and resignage were inspected
and assessed for general conformity to current FAA design standards. Recommendations as to
the need for immediate and/or useful-life phased improvements were made.
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1.3.1.8 Event-Based Operations/Facilities
Seafood Festival, EAA Fly-Ins and Boat Races - The aviation and non-aviation facilities that -
are required to accommodate certain event-based activities at the airport were examined.
Operational and safety considerations were used to develop needed facilities and/or safety
procedures to serve these events. The placement and development of event facilities that would --
be complimentary to year-round aviation activities was a primary consideration.
1.3.1.10 Environmental Mediation -
Storm Water Treatment, Water Retention, Pond Restructure, and OiVWater Separators-
The need, extent and location of on-airport water retention ponds and/or injection wells was
assessed. The associated need for treatment of certain discharged generated by maintenance
activities and/or wash racks was analyzed.
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Assessment of Aviation-Generated Noise Impacts - As part of the Environmental Overview
section of the Master Plan Update, aviation-generated noise impacts was assessed. Using the -
FAA's Integrated Noise Model. At least three DNL noise contours was developed using FAA's
Order 5050-4A, Environmental Handbook criteria. Land uses that are identified as having DNL
noise exposure levels that are deemed incompatible were identified.
1.4 PREVIOUS AIRPORT MASTER PLANNING PROJECTS
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1.4.1 1986 MASTER PLAN PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
The 1986 Marathon Airport Master Plan was prepared by Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. -
for Monroe County, Florida.
Airport development projects recommended in the 1986 Airport Master Plan and the status of -
each are as follows:
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. Runway - Construct 400-foot overrun on each end. (Not Completed)
. Taxiways - Construct drainage system. (Not Completed)
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. Commercial Terminal Building - Enlarge existing 2,600 square foot commercial
terminal to 74,480 square feet by 2006. A new terminal building was constructed --
and opened in 1995. (Completed)
. General Aviation Terminal Building - Enlarge existing 2,000 square foot -
general aviation terminal to 7,000 square feet by 2006. The Paradise Aviation
[Formerly "Flight Department"] line office was constructed and is serving as a
general aviation terminal. (Not Completed) -
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. Commercial Aircraft Parking Apron - Enlarge eXIstmg 4,475 square yard
-.::. commercial aircraft parking apron to 22,475 square yards by 2006. New apron
surfaces were constructed adjacent to the new commercial terminal. (Not
Completed)
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. General Aviation Aircraft Parking Apron - Enlarge existing 29,700 square
yard general aviation aircraft parking apron to 53,835 square yards by 2006. New
- GA parking aprons were constructed adjacent to the GRANT AIR [Formerly "Jet
Center"] hangar. (Completed)
- . Commercial Terminal Automobile Parking - Enlarge existing 890 square yard
commercial terminal automobile parking area to 6,118 square yards by 2006.
New passenger terminal auto parking lots were constructed adjacent to the new
-- commercial terminal building. (Not Completed)
. General Aviation Area Automobile Parking - Enlarge existing 1,065 square
- yards of general aviation automobile parking to 2,761 square yards by 2006. The
Paradise Aviation [Formerly "Flight Department"] auto parking area was
_. ' expanded. (Status Unknown)
. Maintenance and Storage Hangars - Construct 15,000 square feet of
- maintenance and storage hangars by 2006. The GRANT AIR [Formerly "Jet
Center"] hangar was constructed. (Completed)
- . T-Hangars - Increase the number of T-hangar units from the existing 7 to 27
units by 2006. (Not Completed)
......~,:': . Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting - Add one aircraft rescue and firefighting
vehicle by 2006. A new rapid intervention vehicle was purchased in 1996.
- (Completed)
The physical recommended improvements depicted on the 1997 approved Airport Layout Plan
Update included both maintenance and development type projects. These recommended
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maintenance and development projects were programmed for implementation within a 3 to 5
year period. They described as follows:
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. Airport Beacon Tower Rehabilitation - The airport beacon tower structure
exhibits corrosion of the beacon service platform and connecting sections of the
...- '. tower are joined. Rehabilitation of the tower will require removal of existing
corrosion (rust), treatment of the exposed surfaces with a rust preventive agent,
and repainting of the tower and service platform. (Completed)
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. Overlay Taxiway "A" - The parallel and connecting taxiways are exhibiting
some raveling and surface cracking due to normal wear-and-tear and the
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oxidation/deterioration effects of sunlight. Taxiway "A" and connecting taxiways
require an asphalt overlay to provide a new wearing surface. (Completed)
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. Construct Taxiway Pavement to Shade Hangars - Existing aircraft
maintenance facilities and storage areas east of the Runway 25 threshold are
presently accessed by unpaved marl/turf taxiways. During wet conditions mud "."..''"
and loose rock can be tracked onto existing paved aircraft operating areas. This
creates a potential hazard to aircraft tires, propellers, and engines. The existing -
well-defined routes of taxiing aircraft to the east of Runway 25 threshold should
be paved to prevent this hazard and to provide access to existing shade hangars.
(Completed) -."'"
. Acquire Off-Airport Hangars - Acquisition of the Beckwitt and Budner
properties (buildings and land) east of the airport property line and west of 107th -
Street Gulf will eliminate "through-the-fence" operations, provide a site for
additional hangar facilities, and improve airport access from 107th Street. (Not -
Completed)
. Shade Hangar Access Taxiway - On the southwest side of the airport, an access
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taxiway is needed from Taxiway A to the new 4-unit shade hangar constructed on
the site of the former helicopter pad in 1997. (Status Unknown)
. Enclose Shade-Hangar (South) - An existing shade-hangar constructed on the
site of a former helicopter pad in 1997 is to be enclosed to provide protection for
aircraft from wind blown debris. (Not Completed) -
. Reroof Shade-Hangars (North - The roof of an existing shade-hangar on the
north side of the airport is in poor condition. A project to reroof the hangar is -
required. (Completed)
. Install Water Line and Fire Wells - The existing shade-hangar in the southwest
comer of the airport is without a potable water supply and/or fire protection water
supply. A water line from the "Jet Center" hangar is to be installed. Fire wells -
are to be installed to provide access to ground water for fire protection. (Status
Unknown)
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. Aircraft Overflow Parking (Turf) - Additional "overflow" parking areas for
small aircraft are required during seasonal and special event periods when
existing paved aprons are at capacity. The overflow parking areas may be of a '-
turf surface initially and will be provided with aircraft tiedowns. (Status
Unknown)
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length of the airport (landside) without the hazard of frequent entering and exiting
- Highway 1. Construct an airport service and access roadway with landscaping on
airport properties between U.S. Highway 1 and the airport security fence. The
roadway will provide the airport with east/west surface circulation for airport
.- vehicles and equipment, access to the western GA areas, access for security
patrols by local police forces, and access to public picnic sites without the hazard
of entering and exiting Highway 1. Construct a one-lane service roadway
~ eastward from the passenger terminal access road to the Mosquito Control access
drive. Construct a two-lane roadway from the volunteer fire station drive
westward to the GA access gates. Construct a one-lane service roadway
westward from the GA access gates to Airport Boulevard. Install landscaping
typical of lower keys vegetation in areas between U.S. Highway 1 and the service
-.' roadway west of the passenger terminal building. Install landscaping typical of
upper keys vegetation in areas between U.S. Highway 1 and the service roadway
east of the passenger terminal building. (Not Completed)
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. T-Hangars and Access Taxiways - A site layout of T-hangars and access
taxiways has been developed and reserved for storage of small aircraft. The site
.... layout shown results in the best utilization of land with the highest density of
aircraft storage per acre and the lowest requirement for paved access per aircraft
- , storage unit. T -hangar and access taxiway development should be programmed
on a demand basis with approximately 12 to 14 units in 2 structures to be
constructed at a time. (Not Completed)
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. Pave Overflow Aircraft Parking Areas - Pave existing "turf' overflow aircraft
parking areas and reinstall tiedowns. (Not Completed)
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1.4.2 1986 ALP UPDATE PROJECT RECOMMENDA TIONS
,- The following lists of completed and on-going projects were under taken during the Florida Keys
Marathon Airport Layout Plan Update study two year time period:
- . PFC Application # 2 - Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) application number 2 to
obtain funding for the following projects located at MTH was submitted to the
FAA on July 30, 1994 and was approved in 1994.
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. ARFF Facility Improvements - The ARFF facility improvement project
included an additional water/foam ARFF vehicle, purchase of a quick response
.-- vehicle, purchase of fire entry suits and related ARFF tools and equipment, and
construction of an additional bay to the ARFF building to house the new
- equipment. A quick response vehicle was purchased in 1996. (The remainder of
the project was not completed)
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. Install Fencing - The project included approximately 20,000 feet of safety and
security fencing and gates. (Completed)
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. Rehabilitation of Runway 7/25 Lights - The project involved replacement of
stake mounted lights with a can and conduit system. (Completed)
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. Airport Layout Plan Update - The airport layout plan update project includes
this airport layout plan update (drawing set and report) and a noise exposure map -
study. (Completed)
. Passenger Terminal Building - A new 19,000 square foot commercial passenger
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terminal building that included a new commercial aircraft apron, public and rental
auto parking lots, access loop roadway, and lush tropical landscaping was
completed and opened in May 1995. (Completed) ,,-
. PFC Application # 3 - PFC Application number 3 to obtain funding for the
following projects located at MTH was submitted to the FAA in June 1997 and -
was approved on September 3, 1997 for $1,860,000 with an effective date of
December 1, 1997 to begin charges.
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. Update FAR Part 150 Study - This project is for the purpose of updating aFAR
Part 150 study for which the INM was approved in 1989. The project will begin
in 1998. (Project Cancelled by Airport) -,
. Rehabilitate or Replace Rotating Beacon Tower - This project is for the
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purpose of correcting problems of corrosion associated with the tower and work
platform. (Completed)
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. Purchase of the FBO Facilities - The existing FBO facilities at MTH were
approved by the BOCC to be purchased by Monroe County in 1997. The future
operation of these facilities is under study by the County. (On-going) The .
County has advertised for proposals by potential operators.
. Purchase of Off-Airport Hangars - Two off-airport hangars and properties -
adjacent to Lindhal Street were proposed for acquisition. The acquisition was
approved by the BOCC in 1997 and should be completed in 1998. (Not
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. Four-Unit Shade Hangar - A four-unit shade hangar was constructed in 1997 in
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helicopter-landing pad. (Completed, but to be removed)
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As part of the Airport Master Plan Update, a Technical Advisory Committee (T AC) and Public
- Participation/Information Program was developed. On December 6,2001 the Air Service Master
Plan Advisory Committee ASMPC was formed.
-~ The appointed members of ASMPC were as follows:
Bill Cadiz (Co-Chair),
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Luis Escalante (Co-Chair),
- Harold Wheeler,
Shelly Miklas,
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- Eric Hathaway,
June Helbing,
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Betty Vail,
- Jerry Zezas, and
Mayor John Bartus
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It was agreed that the committee members would have dual areas of responsibility to meet the
following ASMPC objectives:
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. Part "A" - To establish a strategic plan to develop airline service into the Florida
Keys Marathon Airport;
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. Part "B" - To review and assist in the development of the Master Plan for the
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
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Specific to review and discussion of the Airport Master Plan Update Study, ASMPC meetings
were held at the Marathon Airport on the following dates:
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December 6,2001,
February 15,2002, _.~
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1.5.2 PuBLIC INVOL VEMENTIINFORMA TION WORKSHOPS
At key milestones of the Master Plan Update, issues and planning recommendations were
presented to the public and the ASMPC for consideration and discussion. -
A total of five publicly advertised informational meetings were held at the Florida Keys -
Marathon Airport. Public notices for the meetings were advertised in two local newspapers to
inform the public as to the Scope, intent and progress of the Master Plan Update Study. At each
meeting, verbal and written comments were also solicited and recorded and are on file with the -
Airport Manager.
The first public information meeting presented the approved Master Plan Update scope of work -
and schedule. The second meeting presented elements of the airport facility inventory and 20-
year operational forecasts. The third meeting presented the demand/capacity findings and
facility requirement recommendations. The fourth meeting presented the preliminary airport -
development alternatives. The fifth and final meeting presented the Airport Master Plan Update
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November 06,2001, -
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- URS, airport management staff and County representative discussed various planning and
technical issues with the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport District Office located in
Orlando, Florida through the Airport Master Plan Update Study. The FAA also reviewed and
- provided comment on the draft Forecast of Aviation Activity developed by URS for the Airport
Master Plan Update Study.
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This section describes the existing conditions and operational aspects of the Florida Keys
- Marathon Airport. The official three-letter designated identifier for the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport is MTH.
- The information presented in this section was assembled by conducting on-site inspections and
interviews with Airport Management and airport tenants, and by reviewing previously prepared
planning documents. Secondary data were collected from Federal, state, regional, and local
- levels. In addition to this material, existing aerial photogrammetry was utilized for visual
inspections and verification purposes.
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2.2 SITE CHARACTERISTICS
.--' 2.2.1 GENERAL LOCATION, SITE CHARACTERISTICS, AND STUDY AREA
MTH is located approximately 2 miles east of the Marathon City Center in the Florida Keys.
- The Airport Location Map is presented on Figure 2.1. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) lists the airport reference point at 240 43'34.30"N latitude and
81003'04.90"W longitude (North American Datum 1983 _ horizontal). The airport property
- boundary encompasses approximately 190 acres. The airport and the City of Marathon are on
Vaca Key. The elevation of MTH is 5.2 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The soil of Vaca Key
~ is made up of shallow muck (calcareous ooze and organic material) and sand with limestone at or
near the surface throughout the area. There is potential for sinkholes throughout the area.
Existing airport property and facilities are shown on Figure 2.2. For the purposes of this Airport
- Master Plan, the study area will include Vaca Key and the surrounding populated areas that have
been served by Marathon Airport.
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2.2.2 AERONAUTICAL ROLE AND SERVICE LEVEL
MTH is currently classified by the FAA in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems
- (NPIAS) as a Primary Commercial Service (PR) airport (Site No. 03314*A). For purposes of
U.S. Customs, MTH is a classified as a Landing Rights Airport (LRA). This classification
- means an application for permission to land must be submitted to U.S. Customs prior to arrival.
The current approved Airport Reference Code (ARC) for MTH is B-II, which consists of
Aircraft Approach Category "B" and Airplane Design Group (ADG) "II." Aircraft Approach
- Category B includes aircraft with approach (landing) speeds of less than 121 knots. ADG II
includes aircraft with wingspans less than 79 feet. Aircraft with greater wingspans are allowed
to operate at MTH under an approved modification to FAA standards allowing wing overhangs
,..- (measured from outermost wheel to tip of wing) of up to 38.5 feet.
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With the exception of the Disabled American Veterans (DA V) Meeting Hall and the Monroe -
County Public Works Facility, current on-airport land use is for aviation or aviation-related
purposes as follows:
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. Airport Operatine Area (AOA) - The runway, taxiways, and apron with their
safety areas, object free areas, building restriction lines, and parking limit lines
make up the AOA. The AOA contained within fence and property lines at MTH -
is approximately 117 acres in size.
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. Runwav Protection Zones (RPZ) - An RPZ is a predefined area of land that
begins 200 feet beyond the end of the area usable for takeoff and landing. Each
RPZ is trapezoidal in shape and is centered about the extended runway centerline. .-
The RPZ dimension for a particular runway end is a function of the type of
aircraft and approach visibility minimum associated with that runway end.
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The RPZ serves to enhance protection of people and property on the ground by
prohibiting or limiting certain land uses. Examples of land uses prohibited from
the RPZ include residences, places of public assembly, fuel storage facilities, and -
man-made or natural environs that may serve to attract wildlife hazards.
Runway 7 - The RPZ has an inner trapezoidal width of 500 feet, a length of -
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1,700 feet, and an outer width of 1,101 feet. The RPZ dimensions are based
on the Runway 7 published non-precision instrument approach procedure -
having cloud ceiling height minimums of 760 feet and visibility minimums of
1 mile. The RPZ extends outward beyond the airport property boundary
encompassing approximately 5.7 acres of non-airport land. --
- Runway 25 - The RPZ has an inner trapezoidal width of 500 feet, a length of
1,000 feet, and an outer width of 700 feet. The RPZ dimensions are based on -
visual approach procedures only. The RPZ is located entirely on airport
property.
Aviation-Related Use - Aviation-related use includes the passenger terminal, -
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FBO facilities, express air cargo facilities, express ground cargo facilities, private
hangars, county governmental facilities, and other support facilities having and -
needing direct access to the AOA. Aviation-related facilities and areas at MTH
occupy approximately 11 acres.
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. Non-A viation-Related Use - Non-aviation-related land use at MTH includes the
Monroe County Humane Society, Monroe County Department of Public Works, .
and the DA V Meeting Hall. -
. Environmentallv Sensitive Areas - Environmentally sensitive areas at MTH
include wetlands, salt ponds, and mangroves along the northwest side of the -
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2.2.4 OFF-AIRPORT LAND USES
- . Northwest - Development northwest of the airport located along Airport
Boulevard is primarily residential land uses that are buffered from the airport by a
line of dense mangroves and wetland area. The centerline of Airport Boulevard is
- parallel to and approximately 500 feet north of the centerline of Runway 7/25.
. Northeast - Land areas located immediately beyond the northeast end of
- the airport are comprised of governmental, light industrial, commercial,
and residential land uses. The centerline of 107th Street is approximately
1,870 feet from the threshold of Runway 25 (measured on the extended
- runway centerline). Development between 107th Street and airport property is
light industrial with some occupants having direct access to airport property.
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. Southeast - Land use immediately southeast of the airport along U.S. Highway 1
is limited to commercial land uses. Land use parallel to and southeast of the
- commercial properties along U.S. Highway 1 consists of residential use that is
separated by the airport by commercial development. A narrow strip of land
providing unpaved vehicular access, a paved bike path/walkway, and four
-"- designated public picnic areas parallels the entire southeast side of the airport's
fence line and the U.S. Highway 1 right-of-way. The DA V Hall is also located
along this strip of land at the southwest end of the airport near the intersection of
- U.S. Highway 1 and Airport Boulevard. The centerline of U.S. Highway 1 is
parallel to and approximately 630 feet southeast of the centerline of Runway 7/25.
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. Southwest - Land use immediately southwest of airport property is mixed
residential and commercial. The centerline of Airport Boulevard intersects the
- extended runway centerline at a point approximately 1,660 feet from the
Runway 7 threshold. Two residential units are located along the southwest side of
Airport Boulevard along the extended runway centerline. A motel and small
- marina (rental dock space) is located at the southwest side of the intersection of
Airport Boulevard and U.S. Highway 1. A marina with dock space offering
charter boat services is located northwest of Airport Boulevard where it curves to
- the northeast.
- Existing off-airport land uses of Vaca Key are presented in Figure 2.3.
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2.2.5.1 Population -
The 2000 U.S. Census indicates a population of 12.9 million in the State of Florida. This is a
24 percent increase since 1990. The Monroe County population was 79,589 in 1999. This is a .......
population increase of only 2 percent from a population of 78,024 in 1990.
2.2.5.2 Income -
The University of Florida Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) regularly updates
demographic information for the State of Florida and its counties in the Florida Statistical -
Abstract. In 1999, per capita personal income for the State of Florida and Monroe County was
$28,023 and $32,501, respectively.
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2.2.5.3 Employment
The BBER also provides demographic information relating to employment statistics for the -
State of Florida and its counties in the Florida Statistical Abstract. The millions of tourists
that visit the county each year provide the major source of employment for Monroe County -
residents. The retail trade and services industries comprise the majority of employment in the
county. In 1999, the labor force was 46,109, and the unemployment rate was 2.2 percent.
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2.2.5.4 Seasonality of Local Economy
Demand for air travel in the Florida Keys is extremely seasonal with March typically being the --
peak month. During the summer months, the city of Marathon attracts primarily Florida tourists,
who are much less likely to fly than the northern visitors who frequent the Keys during the
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2.3 ACCESSIROADS
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2.3.1 REGIONAL ACCESS AND DIRECTION OF ApPROACH
Access to the passenger terminal, general aviation terminal, FBO hangars, and air cargo area is -
via U.S. Highway 1. Access to the shade hangar and T -hangars in the northeast comer of airport
property is via Airport Boulevard. Both of these roadways are fully developed and appear to be -
at their maximum widths.
2.3.2 ON-AIRPORT CIRCULATION -
The existing partial frontage road consists of a single-lane partially paved road that parallels the
U.S. Highway 1 right-of-way. The airport plans to improve the access road from 107th Street -
to Airport Boulevard, adding vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle lanes. These improvements
will allow access along the entire length of the airport without having to enter or exit
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2.3.3 TERMINAL CURBSIDE
- Approximately 280 linear feet of terminal curbside is available for loading and unloading
passengers from automobiles, taxis, limousines, and bus line vehicles. Curbside benches are
available beneath the covered curbside.
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2.3.4 PuBLIC TRANSPORT A TION
- Public transportation is not currently provided in the City of Marathon.
- 2.3.5 COMMERCIAL GROUND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS
2.3.5.1 Greyhound Bus Lines
- Greyhound Lines, Inc., operates a daily schedule from MTH. Buses depart heading south three
times daily and heading north four times daily.
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2.3.5.2 Shuttle Services
Two shuttle companies and three car rental companies provide commercial ground transportation
,- at MTH. Key Line Express and the Keys Shuttle offer daily shuttle service to points north and
south of MTH. The Keys Shuttle provides daily non-stop shuttles to Miami and Fort Lauderdale
- Airports. The Key Line Express operates daily routes between Miami International Airport and
Key West.
- 2.3.5.3 Taxi Services
Three separate taxi services currently serve the airport (A-1 Taxi, Action Taxi, and Island Taxi).
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2.3.5.4 Rental Car
- A vis, Budget, and Enterprise provide car rental services at MTH. The A vis lease includes
13.5 linear feet of terminal counter, 247 square feet of office space, 15 parking spaces, and
7,124 square feet of vehicle preparation area. The Budget lease includes 13.5 linear feet of
- terminal counter, 247 square feet of office space, 14 parking spaces, and 6,402 square feet of
vehicle preparation area. The Enterprise lease includes 13.5 linear feet of terminal counter,
247 square feet of office space, 14 parking spaces, and 7,124 square feet of vehicle preparation
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area.
2.4 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
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2.4.1 PREVIOUS STUDIES
- The last Airport Master Plan for MTH was completed in October 1986 by PBS&J. An ALP
Update and Narrative Report was completed by URS Corporation in December 1997.
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2.4.2 HISTORICAL AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
During World War II, the Navy built an Emergency Landing Field at the present Marathon -
Shores location that was completed in the fall of 1943. After the war, the Landing Field was
further developed by the State of Florida in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads.
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In 1956, TAG Airlines began daily service to Miami, and a year later, National Airlines leased
the airstrip from the state to begin a short-lived service to and from Miami. In 1964, a
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non-standard runway lighting system was installed as well as a lighted wind cone, segmented
circle, and airport beacon. Two years later, in 1966, the runway received a I-inch bituminous
pavement overlay, and the apron was expanded to 150 feet by 250 feet. The county took over -
the management and maintenance of the facility in the 1950's, and in 1969, the old terminal
building was constructed. In 1973, an apron expansion in front of the terminal was completed,
and a parallel taxiway was constructed. No further construction occurred at MTH until 1983, -
when a tie-down ramp was developed in the general aviation area. Construction of a new
passenger terminal was completed and opened to the public in February 1995.
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2.4.3 RECENT AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
Airport improvement projects that have been completed since the last Airport Master Plan -
include: construction of a new passenger terminal; new airport parking; new terminal apron; an
extension to Taxiway Alpha ("A") to the northeast; taxiway lighting improvement, and -
conversion of the former passenger terminal into the current FedEx air freight facility.
Three small and one large T -hangar buildings were constructed in the fall of 2002 on the east -
side of the airport at the location previously utilized by a four-unit shade hangar facility. The
small T-hangars each have eight nested units providing a total aircraft storage area of 9,941
square feet. The larger T -hangar also has eight nested units and provides a total of 12,460 square -
feet of aircraft storage. The four-unit shade hangar facility was relocated to the northwest comer
of the airport in the area immediately adjacent to the existing shade hangar structures.
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2.5 PUBLISHED NON-PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE
RUNWAY 7 -
Instrument Approach Procedures (lAP) are navigational procedures designed to align an aircraft
with a runway end for landing during periods of reduced cloud ceiling height and visibility. All -
lAPs in the United States are based on joint civil and military criteria contained in the
U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). The design of lAPs based on
criteria contained in TERPS takes into account the interrelationship between airports, facilities, -
the surrounding environment, terrain, obstacles, noise sensitivity, etc. Appropriate altitudes,
courses, headings, distances, and other limitations are specified and, once approved, the
procedures are published and distributed by government and commercial cartographers as -
instrument approach charts.
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A non-precision approach procedure to Runway 7 provides horizontal navigation guidance as
-- well as some range (distance) information. Figure 2.4 depicts the lAP for Runway 7 as
published in the U.S. Terminal Procedures Southeast Volume 3, effective November 2002.
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2.6.1 RUNWAY 7/25
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2.6.1.1 Runway Description
- Runway 7/25 is 5,008 feet in length and 100 feet in width. The runway has a magnetic heading
of 0690/2490 with a true bearing of 670/2470. The runway is constructed of an asphalt overlay
on an asphalt concrete pavement and is in good to excellent condition. The effective gradient is
- negligible at 0.012 percent. The traffic pattern consists of all left-hand turns.
Existing separation distances from the runway centerline are 200 feet to the parallel Taxiway A,
- 300 feet to the nearest parked aircraft, and 293 feet to the Building Restriction Line (BRL).
These separations were approved by the FAA in a letter dated May 18, 1983. There is a 50-foot-
- wide paved shoulder (former runway surface) on the south side of the runway. The shoulder
area on the north side of the runway is stabilized marl (a mixture of limerock and limesalt).
There are areas of stabilized marl approximately 500 feet in length and 200 feet in width on each
- end of the runway. Areas 400 feet in length and 100 feet in width serving as oversized blast pads
and overruns at each end, but not considered to be clearways or stopways, are paved and marked
with chevrons on each end of the runway.
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2.6.1.2 Runway Strength
- Runway strength is reported in the March 22, 2001, Southeast U.S. Airport Facility Directory
(AFD) to be 75,000 pounds single-wheel, 129,000 pounds dual-wheel, and 191,000 pounds dual-
tandem.
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2.6.1.3 Runway MarkingslLightinglSignage
- Airfield markings aid in the movement of aircraft along airport surfaces and identify closed or
hazardous areas on the airport. Non-precision runway markings identify the runway centerline,
- threshold, and designation. The runway is marked for non-precision approaches on Runway 7
and for visual approaches on Runway 25. Taxiway and apron taxiway centerline markings are
provided to assist aircraft using these airport surfaces. Aircraft hold positions are also marked on
- all taxiway surfaces. Pavement markings also identify aircraft parking positions. Airfield
lighting systems extend an airport's usefulness into periods of darkness and/or poor visibility.
- Runway 7/25 and its parallel taxiway are both lighted with medium intensity lights. The runway
is equipped with medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) located 10 feet from the edge of
pavement completely encased in cans and PVC conduit. Apron lighting is provided by eight
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2.6.2 PARALLEL T AXIW A Y A
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Taxiway A is a full-length 50-foot-wide parallel taxiway having a runway centerline to taxiway
centerline separation of 200 feet. Taxiway A is situated on the south side of the runway. There
are four taxiways connecting the parallel taxiway to the runway. There are also taxiways that -
connect Taxiway A to aircraft parking aprons. Taxiway A serves the commercial terminal apron
as an apron edge taxiway. An aircraft parking limit line is marked (in red) on the commercial
apron at 93 feet from the taxiway centerline, which is compatible with FAA guidelines for ADG -
III aircraft operations. Taxiway pavements are constructed of an asphalt overlay on an asphalt
concrete pavement and are in fair condition except at the intersection of connector taxiways and -
the runway where minor surface cracking has occurred. However, it is in need of a new wearing
surface due to oxidation. Taxiway A is equipped with medium intensity taxiway lights.
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2.6.3 APRONS
Aircraft parking aprons at MTH are described in the following sections. -
2.6.3.1 Commercial Terminal Apron
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The apron available to serve both the new and former commercial terminal buildings
is approximately 920 feet wide by 133 feet in depth from the edge of Taxiway A
(13,600 square yards). An aircraft parking limit line is marked at a distance of 93 feet from the --
taxiway centerline. This reduces the usable commercial aircraft parking apron area to
approximately 6,645 square yards, which must serve both passenger and cargo aircraft.
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Historical peak use of the commercial terminal parking apron was one aircraft during the day and
three for overnight. The pavement is marked for one aircraft parking position but could
accommodate as many as three of the current commercial aircraft mix directly in front of the -
terminal. An additional three commercial aircraft could be accommodated west of the terminal
on the terminal apron area. The apron serving the FedEx cargo building (former passenger -
terminal) is of asphalt concrete construction and is in good condition. The FedEx apron, leased
by Mountain Air Cargo, has tiedowns and is marked for parking of two Cessna 208 Caravans.
Additional space sufficient for a third Caravan is in use for marshaling of FedEx trucks loading -...
and unloading cargo from the aircraft. FedEx Ground leases 5,000 square feet of apron area for
a mobile sorting trailer.
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Paradise Aviation operates the eastern general aviation apron. The aircraft parking apron is -
approximately 1,350 feet wide and 250 feet deep. Its net area after deducting for the fuel farm,
FBO building, flight school building, and automobile parking is approximately 28,000 square
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Aircraft park along the apron edges and in 6 rows perpendicular to Taxiway A. The apron is
- constructed of asphalt concrete pavement and is in good to excellent condition. The apron is
equipped with cable aircraft tiedowns spaced 15 feet apart and anchored at 30-foot intervals.
The operating lease was amended to include expanding the apron area 150 feet to the east for a
- total of 32,167 square yards.
2.6.3.3 Western General Aviation Apron
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Marathon Jet Center operates the western general aviation aircraft parking apron. The parking
apron is approximately 532 feet wide and 235 feet deep (13,891 square yards). The operating
- lease was amended to include expanding the apron area 240 feet to the west for a total of 20,158
square yards.
- Aircraft park in rows perpendicular to Taxiway A. The apron is constructed of asphalt concrete
pavement and is in good to excellent condition. The western GA parking apron is equipped with
cable aircraft tiedowns spaced 15 feet apart and anchored at 30-foot intervals.
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2.6.3.4 Mosquito Control Apron
- The Mosquito Control apron is approximately 119 feet wide and 144 feet deep (1,904 square
yards). The apron area encompasses land designated as airport and county and extends beyond
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2.6.4.1 Electronic
- A non-directional beacon (NDB) is located 2.1 miles southeast of the Runway 7 threshold. The
NDB transmits non-directional radio signals whereby the pilot of properly equipped aircraft can
- determine the bearing to or from the NDB facility and then "home" or track to or from the
station. The NDB is presented in Figure 2.5.
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Runway 7/25 is equipped with a four-light Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) serving
- each end with a 30 glide path and 25-foot threshold crossing height. A P API is an approach
lighting system that is designed to facilitate the pilot's transition from instrument flying to
visually locating the runway. Both the PAPIs have been replaced.
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Runway 7 is equipped with runway end identifier lights (REIL). Visual Navaids and other
lighted facilities are presented in Figure 2.6.
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A rotating beacon that is operated from dusk to dawn is located on the north end of the airport. -
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The airport's single lighted windsock and segmented circle are located to the south of Runway 7.
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2.6.7 AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVATION SYSTEM -
Surface weather observation reports are automatically reported via an Automated Surface
Observing System (ASOS), which is located just east of the terminal auto parking area. An
ASOS provides improved safety and efficiency of aircraft operations on the airfield. Parameters -
that are reported at the MTH ASOS include: station identification; time (Zulu); wind
direction/speed; peak wind velocities; visibility/sky condition; temperature; dew point; altimeter; -
density altitude; and airfield remarks.
2.6.8 ELECTRICAL VAULT -
An electrical vault that serves the entire airfield is located to the east of the new passenger
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2.6.9 EXISTING MODIFICATIONS TO AIRPORT DESIGN STANDARDS
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The following modifications to FAA standards have been approved for MTH by the referenced
letters included in Appendix A.
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2.6.9.1 Runway to Taxiway Separation and Aircraft Wing Overhang
A letter from the FAA Miami Airports District Office to Mr. Art Skelly, Monroe County -
Director of Airports, dated May 18, 1983 approved deviations (modifications) to standards and
changes to the airport layout plan that resulted in the following:
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. The runway-to taxiway centerline distance is allowed at 200 feet as opposed to
the current (1997) requirement for ARC B-II of 240 feet (300 feet in 1983 for
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. Maintenance of the primary surface and 7:1 transition surface (FAR Part 77)
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. Restriction of any aircraft utilizing the airport to aircraft types with a maximum
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- A letter from the FAA Orlando Airports District Office to Mr. Peter Horton, Monroe County
Assistant County Administrator dated August 22, 1991 approved penetrations of FAR Part 77
surfaces by the terminal building and associated light poles subject to their being lighted in
-- accordance with AC 70/7460-10, Obstruction Marking and Lighting.
- 2.6.9.3 Obstruction Lighting
A letter from the FAA Orlando Airports District Office to Mr. Peter Horton, Monroe County
Director of Community Services dated February 1, 1994 states that lighting of vegetation located
- 250 feet (or more) from the runway centerline is not required as long as the county maintains a
clear Object Free Area (250 feet either side of the runway centerline) at all times.
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2.7 PASSENGER TERMINAL AND RELATED FACILITIES
- 2.7.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 19,000-square-foot commercial passenger terminal building includes a commercial aircraft
- apron, public and rental auto parking lots, access loop roadway, and lush tropical landscaping.
The terminal was completed and opened in May 1995.
- The terminal building is easily accessed via U.S. Highway 1 and has a curbside frontage of
approximately 280 linear feet providing unrestricted access for vehicles and arrival, departure,
- and commercial transportation activities.
2.7.2 COMMON AREA
- The common-use (primarily non-revenue generating) areas within the terminal building
encompass approximately 5,200 square feet and include all entrance passageways, hallways,
- concourse entry, security screening area and vending machine areas. Where appropriate,
portions of this common-use area are available for kiosk-type or wall mounted advertising or
other forms of revenue generating facilities. An area approximately 320 square feet in size is
- reserved for general (non-secured) seating and is located directly in front of the ticket counters.
2.7.3 TICKET COUNTER SPACE
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The terminal building has twelve ticket counters that have a combined length of approximately
24 linear feet. A total of five airline ticket agent offices are located directly behind the bank of
- counters and have a combined area of approximately 2,000 square feet. The queuing area
located directly in front of the ticket counters is approximately 1,300 square feet in size.
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The terminal building utilizes a single-belt baggage system that transfers bags directly from the -
apron baggage collection area. The bag collection/passenger waiting area is approximately 600
square feet in size.
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2.7.5 GATE CONCOURSE AREA
The gate/concourse area is located on the north side of the terminal and is centered about a -
common-use hallway that also serves as a security screening area. The concourse gate area is
approximately 2,100 square feet in size, has two gate positions, two secured apron-level access -
doors that provide covered pathway access along a sidewalk having a length of 260 feet.
2.7.6 ADMINISTRATION OFFICES -
The airport administration offices are located on the second floor of the terminal building
directly over the main terminal building. The office space includes a reception/administrative -
area, airport manager's office and an adjoining conference room. Combined, all three areas
encompass approximately 900 square feet. The second level is accessible by stairs and elevator.
Two small non-public restrooms are located in the hallway outside of the airport administrative -
office entrance door.
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2.7.7 UPPER LEVEL COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE (FuTURE)
An area of approximately 900 square feet located adjacent to the airport administration offices is
reserved for future use as commercial office space. The second level reserved area is accessible -
by stairs and elevator.
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2.7.8 LOWER LEVEL TERMINALIRETAIL/CONCESSION SPACE
Three designated rooms comprising a total floor space of approximately 750 square feet are
located on the lower level for retail/concession type uses. Currently, Tango One leases one of -
the three areas and provides flight instruction and sightseeing tours. Florida Coastal Air utilizes
terminal and office space. .-
2.7.9 VENDING
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Vending machines are located next to the baggage claim area in front of the rental car counter/queuing
area.
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2.7.10 RENTAL CAR COUNTERS
The three rental car companies at MTH (Avis, Budget and Enterprise) each lease an area equal to -
40 linear feet of terminal counter space in the passenger baggage claim area. An area
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Three rental car agent offices located directly behind the counters have a combined area of
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2.7.11 AUTOMOBILE PARKING
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2.7.11.1 Public Parking
- The public parking lot is located east of the passenger terminal and has 182 spaces. Of these,
five spaces are designated handicapped.
- 2.7.11.2 Employee Parking
Employees of the airport do not have a designated parking area. At present, airport employees
- park in the public parking area or at the terminal curbside.
2.7.11.3 Rental Cars
- The rental car parking lot has spaces for 61 cars.
- 2.8 A VIA TION-RELA TED TENANTS
The following sections describe aviation-related facilities at MTH as previously depicted on
- Figure 2.2.
2.8.1 MARA THON JET CENTER (FBO) (FORMERLY KNOWN AS GRANT A VIA TION)
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2.8.1.1 Tie-Down Areas
- Marathon Jet Center has 20,158 square yards of apron area available for aircraft parking. This
area includes 6,193 square yards of expanded apron that was added in 2002. After the apron
expansion, there are 55 paved tie-down positions provided at Marathon Jet Center. These tie-
- down positions are used primarily by single-engine aircraft but are capable of accommodating
multi -engine and jet aircraft.
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2.8.1.2 Shade Hangars
There are no Shade Hangars provided at Marathon Jet Center.
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2.8.1.3 T-Hangars
- There are no T-Hangars provided at Marathon Jet Center.
2.8.1.4 Conventional Hangars
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The conventional hangar at Marathon Jet Center is 6,000 square feet. Of this, 1,200 square feet
is reserved for office/shop area.
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2.8.1.5 Fuel Storage/Dispensing
Marathon Jet Center provides a self-service 100-LL AvGas fueling facility on the apron. Fuel is -
stored in one 1O,000-gallon capacity tank. Marathon Jet Center utilizes two apron fuel trucks to
supply 100-LL and Jet-A, respectively. Fuel flowage for 2000 is estimated at 80,000-
100,000 gallons. Marathon Jet Center recently installed a 12,000-gallon Jet-A fuel tank. -
2.8.2 PARADISE A VIA TION (FBO) -
2.8.2.1 Tie- Down Areas
Paradise Aviation has 30,431 square yards of apron area available for aircraft parking. This area -
includes 2,340 square yards of expanded apron that was added in 2002. After the apron
expansion, there are 50 paved tie-down positions provided at Paradise Aviation. These tie-down
positions are used primarily by single-engine aircraft but are capable of accommodating multi- -
engine and jet aircraft.
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2.8.2.2 Shade Hangars
There are no Shade Hangars provided at Paradise Aviation. -
2.8.2.3 T - Hangars
There are no T-Hangars provided at Paradise Aviation. -
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The conventional hangar at Paradise Aviation is 7,200 square feet. Of this, 2,400 square feet is
reserved for aircraft maintenance and 4,800 square feet for other purposes.
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2.8.2.5 Fuel Storage/Dispensing
A fuel storage area operated and maintained by Paradise Aviation is located on the east side of -
their main apron. Fuel storage tanks consist of one 12,000-gallon 100-LL AvGas and two
20,000-gallon Jet-A tanks. For 2000, Paradise Aviation estimated fuel flowage for 100-LL -
AvGas to be 100,000 gallons/year and 450,000 gallons/year for Jet-A.
2.8.2.6 Aircraft Servicing -
Minor airframe and power plant aircraft servicing is provided by Paradise Aviation.
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2.8.3 COUNTy-OWNED T -HANGAR FACILITIES
Four T -hangar buildings consisting of 32 T -hangars were completed by Monroe County in the -
fall of 2002. These buildings are located on the southwest quadrant of the airfield and consist of
42,283 square feet.
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2.8.4 ANTIQUE AIR (AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE)
-- Antique Air currently leases a 100-foot-wide by 200-foot-deep parcel east of Paradise Aviation
and west of the Sheriff's Department leasehold without improvements. Antique Air intends to
construct a 3,000-square-foot hangar facility in the future.
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2.8.5 FEDEx (DEDICATED AIR CARGO)
- FedEx leases an 11,565-square-foot area that comprises the former 2,000-square-foot former
terminal building and 9,565-square-foot of apron/ramp area. The FedEx facility operates
- Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Automobile parking is available for use
but is not included in the lease agreement. The ramp is subleased and operated by Mountain Air
Cargo.
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2.8.6 FEDEx (GROUND)
- FedEx Ground leases 5,000 square feet of ramp immediately south of the terminal gate locations,
operating out of a mobile sorting trailer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11 :00 p.m. The
dimensions of the sorting trailer are 20 feet by 40 feet (800 square feet). FedEx trucks access the
- sorting facility via access gate to conduct transfer and sorting activities.
2.8.7 MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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The Monroe County Sheriff's Department leases a 62,500-square-foot area east of the proposed
ARFF building. A 100-foot by 120-foot conventional hangar with office is planned.
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2.8.8 MONROE COUNTY FIRE STA TION/ARFF
- The airport is currently served by a "limited index" Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)
facility that is currently operated by the Volunteer Fire Department Corporation. The ARFF
facility serves both the airport and City of Marathon.
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When scheduled commercial service was in effect at MTH, the ARFF was classified as meeting
- Index "A" capabilities, operated 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. and staffed by a Volunteer Fire Department
Corporation six-member crew. At the cessation of air carrier service at MTH, the on-site ARFF
staffing was terminated and services limited to "response on demand only" status.
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The ARFF facility is over 35 years old and in need of replacement. Current plans are underway
to develop a new facility to the east that would continue to serve the airport and the City of
- Marathon. The development of this new ARFF facility is contingent upon available funding that
may be forthcoming from a variety of sources that would include, but not be limited to Monroe
County, City of Marathon, Florida Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation
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2.8.9 HANGERS-ON SHADE HANGAR
The Hangers-On Shade Hangar is currently being relocated to the east end of the airfield to an -
area immediately adjacent to the existing shade hangar facilities. The building dimensions are
30 feet by 165 feet (4,950 square feet).
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2.8.10 SHADE HANGARS
Two shade hangars are located on the northeast side of the airfield. One building is 56 feet by -
56 feet (3,136 square feet), and the other is 46 feet by 48 feet (2,208 square feet). Due to the
proximity to the runway, according Federal Aviation Regulations, these hangars should not be
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reconstructed if destroyed by a hurricane or some other disaster.
2.8.11 FLYING CLUB SHADE HANGARS -
The Flying Club shade hangars consist of nine continuous shade hangars located on the northeast
side of the airfield. The building dimensions are 32 feet by 424 feet (13,568 square feet). Due to -
the proximity to the runway, according to Federal Aviation Regulations, this hangar could not be
reconstructed if destroyed by a hurricane or some other disaster.
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2.8.12 MOSQUITO CONTROL
The airport serves as the aerial applications operations base for the Florida Keys Mosquito -
Control District. Mosquito Control occupies a 13,OOO-square-foot hangar located on the
southeast corner of airport property. The remainder of its facilities is outside of airport
boundaries. -
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2.9.1 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN'S (DA V) MEETING HALL
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The DA V operates a 37,462-square-foot leasehold in the southwest corner of the airport at the
intersection of Airport Boulevard and U.S. Highway 1. A single 4,OOO-square-foot building and
adjacent automobile parking area is operated solely by the DA V. -
2.9.2 WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
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A wastewater treatment facility is proposed for an area located in the extreme southeast corner of
the airport.
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2.9.3 HUMANE SOCIETY
The Monroe County Humane Society is located in the northwest corner of the airport along -
Aviation Boulevard.
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2.9.4 DEPARTMENT OF PuBLIC WORKS
- The Monroe County Department of Public Works is located in the northwest comer of the airport
along Aviation Boulevard immediately north of the Humane Society.
- 2.10 THROUGH- THE-FENCE ACTIVITY
A through-the-fence operation is defined as any access or use of an airport operating area beyond
- the confines of the airport property.
- Currently, there are two buildings located on the northeast side of the airfield that have attached
hangar storage space and are configured for through-the-fence operations. At the time of this
Master Plan, no leases to exercise through-the-fence privileges were in place. No modification
- of through-the-fence activity is being considered by the County at this time.
2.11 AIRSPACE SURFACES AND RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONES
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2.11.1 FEDERAL A VIA TION REGULA TION PART 77 - IMAGINARY AIRSPACE SURFACES
- Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 77 (14 CPR Part 77) establishes standards
regarding objects that may affect navigable airspace. The standards apply to the use of navigable
- airspace by aircraft and to existing air navigation facilities, such as an air navigation aid, airport,
Federal airway, instrument approach or departure procedure, or approved off airway route.
Additionally, they apply to a planned facility or use, or a change in an existing facility or use.
- Specifically, 14 CPR Part 77 provides guidance which:
. Establishes standards for determining obstructions in navigable airspace;
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. Sets forth the requirements for notice to the Administrator of certain proposed
construction or alteration;
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. Provides for aeronautical studies of obstructions to air navigation, to determine
their effect on the safe and efficient use of airspace;
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. Provides for public hearings on the hazardous effect of proposed construction or
alteration on air navigation; and
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. Provides for establishing antenna farm areas.
- Furthermore, 14 CPR Part 77 applies to the following type of obstructions and actions:
. Any object of natural growth, terrain, or permanent or temporary construction or
- alteration, including equipment or materials used therein, and apparatus of a
permanent or temporary character; and
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. Alteration of any permanent or temporary existing structure by a change in its
height (including appurtenances), or lateral dimensions, including equipment or -
materials used therein.
14 CPR Part 77 requires notice be given to the FAA Administrator before the construction or -
alteration of certain structures. Upon notice, the FAA will initiate an aeronautical study to
determine the safety impact of the potential obstruction. This determination is made, in part,
after evaluating the potential obstruction's relationship to imaginary surfaces defined in 14 CPR -
Part 77. At the completion of the FAA's initial evaluation, a FAA determination on the effect of
a potential obstruction on navigable airspace may result in one of the following findings:
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The proposed structure or alteration:
Would not exceed any standard of 14 CPR Part 77 and would not be a hazard to -
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Would exceed a standard of 14 CPR Part 77 but would not be a hazard to air -
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necessary to determine whether it would be a hazard to air navigation, that the
sponsor may request within 30 days that further study, and that, pending -
completion of any further study, it is presumed the construction or alteration
would be a hazard to air navigation.
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Figure 2.7.
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2.11.1.1 Primary Surface
The primary surface is a surface longitudinally centered on a runway. When the runway has a -
specially prepared hard surface, the primary surface extends 200 feet beyond each end of that
runway; but when the runway has no specially prepared hard surface, or planned hard surface,
the primary surface ends at each end of that runway. The elevation of any point on the primary -
surface is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway centerline. MTH has a
utility runway having only visual approaches. Therefore, the width of the primary surface at -
MTH is 500 feet.
2.11.1.2 Horizontal Surface -
The horizontal surface is a horizontal plane 150 feet above the established airport elevation, the
perimeter of which is constructed by swinging arcs of specified radii from the center of each end -
of the primary surface of each runway of each airport and connecting the adjacent arcs by lines
tangent to those arcs. The radius of each arc is:
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Using an elevation of 5.2 feet MSL, the horizontal surface at MTH is at 155.2 feet MSL.
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- The conical surface is a surface extending outward and upward from the periphery of
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Runway 7 has a non-precision approach surface having a 34: 1 slope and a threshold crossing
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extended centerline. The effective clearance of the tree is 33: 1.
- 2.11.1.5 Runway 25 FAR Part 77 Approach Surface
Runway 25 has a visual approach surface having a 20: 1 slope and a threshold crossing height of
- 25 feet. The controlling obstacle is an antenna located 2,700 feet away and 500 feet right of the
extended centerline. The effective clearance ofthe antenna is 25:1.
- 2.11.1.6 Known and Charted Objects/Obstructions
Known and chartered objects that are either located on, or that surround the airport have been
- analyzed for their compatibility with existing non-precision instrument approaches to MTH. The
existing 20: 1 threshold siting surfaces for Runways 7 and 25 are not penetrated by natural or
manmade objects. The imaginary inner approach and transitional surfaces currently protecting
- the 760-foot-1 mile precision instrument approach minimums to Runway 7 were found to be
penetrated by three trees and one antenna as presented in Figure 2.8. The imaginary inner
approach and transitional surfaces currently protecting the visual approach to Runway 25 were
- found to be free of object penetrations. Four objects (trees) currently penetrate the airport's
primary surface as presented in Figure 2.9.
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2.11.2 RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONES
- As defined in FAA AC 150/5300-13, Airport Design, the RPZs function is to enhance the
protection of people and property on the ground. This is achieved through airport owner control
over RPZs. Such control includes clearing (and maintaining them clear) RPZ areas of
- incompatible objects and activities. Control is preferably exercised through the acquisition of
sufficient property interest in the RPZ. The existing RPZs at MTH start 200 feet beyond each
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2.11.2.1 Runway 7 RPZ
The Runway 7 RPZ has an inner trapezoidal width of 500 feet, a length of 1,700 feet, and an -
outer width of 1,010 feet. The dimensions are based on a published non-precision instrument
approach procedure having minimums of 760-foot ceiling height and 1 mile visibility. The RPZ -
extends beyond the property boundary encompassing approximately 5.7 acres of non-airport
land.
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2.11.2.2 Runway 25 RPZ
The Runway 25 RPZ has an inner trapezoidal width of 500 feet, a length of 1,000 feet, and an -
outer width of 700 feet. The dimensions are based on visual approaches only and remain entirely
on airport property.
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2.12 METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
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2.12.1 TEMPERA TURE
NOAA compiles data relating to precipitation and temperature at various stations around the -
United States. This temperature data is presented in the Climatology of the United States, No. 81
for the state of Florida (1971-2000), Monthly normals data for the past 30 years were collected
from the nearest station located in Key West. The annual median temperature is 78 degrees -
Fahrenheit with highs in the mid- to upper 90s in August and lows in the low 40s in January.
The normal maximum temperature is reported to be 89.2 degrees Fahrenheit in August.
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2.12.2 RAINFALL
NOAA compiles data relating to precipitation and temperature at various stations around the -
United States. This precipitation data is presented in the Climatology of the United States,
No. 81 for the state of Florida. A verage rainfalls of approximately 40 inches per year occur.
Approximately 50 percent of the annual rainfall occurs during the wet season of July through -
October with September having the most rainfall.
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2.12.3 OCCURRENCE OF VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Using annual data from Station 72201, Key West International Airport, Florida as obtained from -
the NOAA National Climatic Data Center, visual meteorological conditions (VMC) occur
approximately 99.2 percent of the time. VMC conditions were observed when ceiling height was
equal to, or greater than 1,000 feet; and visibility was equal to, or greater than three miles. Flight -
operations during these conditions are typically conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
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- Using annual data from Station 72201, Key West International Airport, Florida as obtained
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occur approximately 0.4 percent of the time. IMC conditions were observed when ceiling height
- was less than 1,000 feet and/or horizontal visibility was less than three miles; but when ceiling
height was equal to, or greater than, 800 feet, and/or horizontal visibility was equal to or greater
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~- 2.12.5 WIND ANALYSIS
Analysis of meteorological conditions, specifically the origin and velocity of prevailing winds, is
-- important in the determination of the required number and orientation of runways at an airport.
Ideally, a runway should be aligned with the prevailing winds that, to varying degrees, have a
direct affect on all aircraft takeoff and landing performance capabilities. Generally, the smaller
- the aircraft, the more it is affected by the wind, particularly crosswind components.
The runway wind coverage at MTH was determined using FAA's Standard Wind Analysis as
-~ part of the Airport Design Program version 4.2D. Because the ASOS surface observation data
collected at MTH has only been available since May 14, 1998, similar data collected at the Key
- West International Airport (EYW) ASOS collected for a continuous lO-year period (80,141
observations from January 1, 1991, through December 31, 2000) from the NOAA National
Climatic Data Center was used. The differing wind coverage analysis results using the Runway
- 7/25 alignment at MTH and surface observations recorded at EYW were considered to be
insignificant.
{_: For the purpose of runway wind analyses, a crosswind component can be defined as
the wind that occurs at a right angle to the runway centerline. Crosswind components of
10.5, 13, and 16 knots were used for analyzing the runway system at MTH. All weather
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within airport reference codes (ARC) A-I and B-1; 92.37 percent for 13 knots (15 miles per hour)
- for ARC A-ll and B-I1; and 98.07 percent for 16 knots (18 miles per hour) for ARC A-llI, B-III,
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minimums of 1,000 feet cloud ceiling and 3 miles visibility.
- 2.13.2 EN ROUTE NA VIGA TIONAL AIDS
As mentioned is Section 2.6.7.1, an NDB is located 2.1 miles southeast of the Runway 7
~ threshold. The NDB transmits non-directional radio signals whereby the pilot of properly
equipped aircraft can determine the bearing to or from the NDB facility and then "home" or track
to or from the station.
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2.13.3 NEIGHBORING AIRPORTS
- Airports located within 30 nautical miles of MTH on the Miami Sectional Aeronautical Chart
published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration include Summerland Key,
Sugarloaf Shores, and Flying Bonefish, which are all privately owned.
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Summerland Key Airport (21.5 miles south) has a 2,400-foot paved runway. Sugarloaf Shores
Airport (29.0 miles south) has a 2,700-foot paved runway. Flying Bonefish Airport (6.5 miles
_. north) has a 5,000-foot paved runway.
- 2.13.4 NEARBY SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE ADIZ
MTH airspace is adjacent to the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the United States
- Defense Area, and numerous warning areas outside of FAA jurisdiction and over international
waters. The ADIZ is depicted on the Miami Sectional Aeronautical Chart. The Miami Sectional
Aeronautical Chart is presented in Figure 2.12.
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2.14 AIRSPACE AND AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS
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2.14.1 VFR OPERATIONS
Operations to and from the airport during VMC are conducted under basic VFR. The airport is
~ depicted in the Miami Sectional Aeronautical Chart. The Miami Sectional Aeronautical Chart is
presented in Figure 2.12.
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2.14.2 IFR OPERATIONS
-"~ Operations to and from the airport during IMC are conducted under IFR. The airport is depicted
in the IFR Enroute Low Altitude-U.S. "L-19" Chart as previously presented in Figure 2.12.
2.14.3 ARRIV AL/DEPARTURE ROUTES
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From an airspace perspective, the airport is situated outside of the Miami International Airport
Terminal Control Area and it is compatible with Key West International Airport. The Florida
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modifications to existing or planned airspace procedures or policies. -
VFR Arrivals - Arrivals to the airport under VMC conditions are conducted under VFR at the
airport traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet above the airport elevation. A standard 45-degree -
entry into the left-hand pattern for Runway 7 or Runway 25 is available.
VFR Departures - Departures from the airport under VMC conditions are conducted at the -
Airport Traffic Pattern altitude 1,000 feet above the airport elevation. A straight-out or turning
departure along the left-hand crosswind leg of the Airport Traffic Pattern is available.
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2.15 AERONAUTICAL RADIO COMMUNICATION
2.15.1 UNICOM -
Communications with the airport (Paradise Aviation FBO) and other aircraft in the pattern are on
Unicom 122.8. -
2.15.2 MIAMI CENTER COMMUNICATIONS
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Air traffic in the vicinity of MTH is provided by the Miami Air Route Traffic Control Center
(ARTCC) on 122.6.
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2.16 AIRPORT MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
There are no dedicated buildings or staging areas for airport maintenance equipment. Trucks, -
mowers, and maintenance equipment are stored at various strategic locations around the airport.
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2.17 AIRPORT UTILITIES
2.17.1 POTABLE WATER -
Potable water is supplied by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.
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2.17.2 STORMW A TER DRAINAGE
The existing drainage system for the airport is through surface drainage with the exception of the --
general aviation apron, which drains into an injector well. Monroe County has leased two areas
on the airport to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for use as retention areas.
These areas, located on the east (approximately 5.8 acres in size) and west (approximately -
1.78 acres in size) ends of the property, are designed to comply with the Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation (FDER) criteria. Their design is to include capacity for future
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2.17.3 SOLID WASTE
-' Wastewater from the new passenger terminal is processed by a wastewater treatment plant
located east of the terminal on airport property. Wastewater from other buildings on the airport
is disposed of through septic systems with drainage fields.
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2.17.4 ELECTRIC POWER
- Electrical power is supplied by Florida Keys Electric Co-op. There is adequate capacity for
current and future needs.
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2.17.5 TELEPHONE
Telephone service is supplied by BellSouth.
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2.17.6 AIRPORT DRAINAGE SYSTEM
- .. The current airport drainage system consists of a network of swales, ditches, closed conduits,
injection wells, and stormwater treatment systems. Drainage occurs through three identifiable
.- routes. The north side of the airport drains through a salt pond in the southwest corner of the
, airport to the Drake Lake outfall. The southeast portion of the airport drains through a
stormwater detention/retention area into injection wells. The southwest portion of the airport
- drains through a stormwater detention/retention areas and conduit to the Drake Lake outfall.
2.18 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
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2.18.1 MANGROVE TREESINA TURAL BUFFER ZONE
- A stand of mangroves along the northern edge of airport property acts as noise relief for
residential properties north of Airport Boulevard. This stand of mangroves was last cleared of
exotic trees in the 1995-1996 timeframe.
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2.18.2 SALT PONDS
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A salt pond situated among a stand of mangroves in the northwest corner of airport property
receives stormwater runoff and then drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
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2.18.3 PROXIMITY OF RESIDENTIAL AREAS
- Medium density single-family residences are located to the north and south of airport property.
Mangroves are located between the airfield and the north side residential areas. Residential areas
to the south are separated by commercial development along u.s. Highway 1. Residential areas
-, to the east and west are located outside the existing RPZ and are located adjacent to light
industrial development and a waterway, respectively.
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2.19 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
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2.19.1 COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
The City of Marathon has a comprehensive plan intended to guide the physical growth and -
development of the community. The plan is "comprehensive" in that it encompasses all
geographical parts of the community and all functional elements, which relate to physical
development. At the time of this master plan, the comprehensive plan was being updated. -
During this time, the City of Marathon has adopted the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan.
The County's comprehensive plan is divided into three volumes: a Technical Document, Policy -
Document, and a Map Atlas. The Policy Document contains the goals, objectives, and policies
for each element, the capital improvements implementation program, and the Comprehensive
Plan monitoring and evaluation procedures. The Map Atlas contains maps depicting background ,,-
information for the CarIOUS elements (Existing Land Use, Natural Features, Existing
Transportation, etc.) as well as the Future Land Use and Future Transportation Map series. The -
plan was adopted by the Monroe County Board of Commissioners in 1993 and extends through
the year 2010.
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2.19.2 MONROE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
As described in Monroe County (County) Land Development Regulations Section 9.5-252, -
Monroe County Code, the County has established Airport Districts for the purposes of protecting
incompatible land development surrounding airports. These districts provide classifications of
property for existing or future airports and regulate uses within the boundaries of public and ::-
private airports, and uses around, adjacent, and in the approach zones of public, private, and
military airports in order to:
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. Establish the control of obstructions and construction of structures affecting
navigable airspace in accordance with criteria delineated in Volume XI, Part 77 in
Federal Aviation Regulations, Florida Department of Regulations, and this -
section;
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. Protect airports against encroachment, to implement appropriate noise abatement
strategies, and to regulate development and reduce public exposure of community
activities which are not compatible with airport operations; and -
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. Control uses within the public and private airport property boundaries.
In order to carry out the provisions stated above, an Airport District (AD) zone was created for
public and military airports and a Private Airport District (PAD) zone was created for private
airports. In addition to the AD and PAD, overlay zones were also established. Within the AD, .-
PAD, and overlay zones, certain height limitations are specified to prevent airspace obstructions.
These height limitations are similar to those presented in Section 2.10.1 - Federal Aviation
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-, Florida Statute 333 gives the FDOT an oversight rule to control the height of objects until local
government takes that authority away through airport overlay zoning. For example, if someone
builds a structure, they must first obtain a permit from the FDOT. FDOT will not provide a
- permit if the tall structure impacts the airport airspace. Once the local government has an airport
overlay-zoning ordinance adopted in conformance with Florida Statute 333, the FDOT has no
- authority. If the local government does not have an airport overlay ordinance, which complies
with Florida Statute 333, there are two processes occurring. Like multiple jurisdictions, local
governments may approve the construction process all the way through final permit; however,
- FDOT still retains the final permitting authority. Therefore, in jurisdictions without an airport
overlay-zoning ordinance in compliance with Florida Statute 333, the height of the objects is
controlled by the FDOT.
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2.19.4 FLORIDA A VIA TION SYSTEM PLAN
". .. The Florida Aviation System Plan (FASP) is the FDOT's 20-year aviation system plan for
development at Florida's publicly owned airports. The FASP is a continuing planning process
supported by multiple databases that provide current data on Florida's aviation industry. The
- plan investigates topics such as intermodal transportation networking, economic impact of
airports on local communities and the state of Florida, and development of long-range visions
- and strategies through strategic planning.
The FASP identifies MTH as one of two public, commercial passenger air transportation airports
..... in the Florida Keys. The airport provides strong economic support to the Keys because of its
location and access to the many recreational areas. The aviation capability that the airport
provides is essential to the economic well-being of the Keys and the local population. MTH
- provides essential air transportation capability and aircraft storage for the Florida Keys and, if
removed from the area's transportation infrastructure, a serious reduction in the area's economic
welfare would be experienced.
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- 3.1 INTRODUCTION
This Working Paper presents the development of the forecast of aviation activity at the Florida
~ Keys Marathon Airport (MTH). As presented, these forecasts were developed by URS
Corporation to provide projections of aviation activity for the 20-year planning period 2000
through 2020 as part of the Airport Master Plan Update. The updated forecast provides input for
- the assessment of airport facility requirements and the evaluation of airport development
alternatives. It also provides information needed to assess the type and timing of new airport
facilities and aid in the evaluation of the potential impact of improvements on the airport and its
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surroundings.
- As prescribed in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 5090.3C, Field Formulation
of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), it is the expressed goal of this
aviation activity forecasting effort to:
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. Develop as realistic approach regarding the methodology, formulation and
derivation of the various elements of the aviation activity forecasts;
- . Utilize the latest available relevant information and data;
. Reflect the current and anticipated conditions at MTH; and
~ . Provide an adequate justification for airport planning and development.
Applying each of the above stated goals, the objective of this forecasting effort is to:
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. Collect and review all pertinent historical and forecast data and information;
. Select viable and prudent forecast methodologies;
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. Apply selected forecast methods and evaluate the results; and
. Compare the selected forecast results with the latest FAA Terminal Area
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Forecast (T AF) for MTH.
These aviation activity forecasts assume terminal and airfield capacity will be available at time
- of actualized demand.
- The Working Paper begins with a discussion of the localized factors affecting MTH's airport
service area, general aviation (GA) trends, historical aviation activity, and the previous aviation
activity forecasts for the airport. This paper then proceeds with presentations of GA forecasts
- including projected aircraft mix and peaking activity for the three future planning years 2005,
2010, and 2020.
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Forecasts of aviation activities include based aircraft, GA operations, commercial operations,
and itinerant military operations. These forecasts have been developed based on data obtained -
from airport management, airport users, and FAA documents including the NPIAS, TAF,
FAA Aerospace Forecasts, and MTH's Airport Master Record (Form 5010).
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It is important to note that forecasting is an inexact science. Departures from forecast levels in
the local and national economy and in the airline business environment may have a significant
effect on the projections presented herein. These uncertainties increase towards the end of the -
forecast period. With that said, new technologies and changes in work and recreational practices
may have an unpredictable impact on aviation activity at MTH. For these reasons, the aviation
activity forecasts should be periodically compared with actual MTH activity levels and airport -
plans and policies should be adjusted accordingly.
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3.2 FACTORS AFFECTING AVIATION ACTIVITY AT MTH
The aviation activity projections reflect careful consideration of the recent economic downturn at -
the local and national levels. The effects of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were also
considered when reviewing similar aviation activity projections previously by others for MTH,
the State of Florida, and the national aviation system as a whole. It was fully acknowledged that -
all other previously developed aviation activity projections do not reflect the events of
September 11 tho Therefore, the localized effect of those events to future operational and
passenger enplanement activity levels at MTH and within the national aviation system of airports -
were also carefully weighed and considered.
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Lastly, as prescribed by the FAA Office of Aviation Policy and Plans (FAA-APO), certain
projections of aviation activity developed within this Working Paper will be compared to the
FAA's 2002 T AF as published for MTH, the State of Florida, and the national aviation system as -
a whole. The FAA-APO develops policies, goals and priorities, forecasts future aviation
technology and demand, and analyzes the economic impact of regulations. The FAA 2002 TAP
is the official forecast of aviation activity at FAA facilities that include FAA-towered airports, -
federally contracted towered airports, nonfederal towered airports, and many non-towered
airports. Detailed forecasts are developed for the major users of the national aviation system that --
includes large air carriers, air taxi/commuters, GA, and military.
The T AF forecasts have been prepared by the FAA to meet the budget and planning needs of the
constituent units of the FAA and to provide information, which can be used by state and local -
authorities, the aviation industry, and the general public. It should be noted, however, the
aviation forecasts contained in the TAF for fiscal years (FY) 2001-2015 do not incorporate any -
impact of the September 11 th terrorist attacks. The forecasts do, however, provide government
and aviation planners with a valuable benchmark to measure the impact of the September 11th
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In situations where the derived Master Plan aviation activity forecasts vary significantly from the
.- FAA's 2002 TAF, generally more than 10 percent within the first 5 years of the FAA's 15-year
forecast, further discussions and documentation may be required for consideration of the
variances between the respective forecasts. It is further recognized that certain TAF projections
- may not fully reflect or consider localized changes or paradigm shifts in aviation activity at MTH
(e.g., the recent loss of scheduled commercial air carrier service).
-- Other notable and important FAA-APO publications were also referenced and consulted to
develop realistic projections of aviation activity at MTH over the 20-year forecast period 2000
through 2020. These publications included the FAA Aerospace Forecasts FYs 2002-2013
-. (March 2002) and Long Range Aerospace Forecasts FYs 2015-2025 (June 2001).
Factors considered in the development of forecasts of aviation activities are described in the
.- following paragraphs.
- 3.2.1 LOCAL ECONOMY!TOURISM
The City of Marathon's economy is based on recreational activities such as boating, commercial
and recreational fishing, diving, snorkeling and like most other Florida cities, seasonal tourism.
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Tourism, which is at its peak in early spring, is the city's primary generator of economic activity.
- 3.2.2 SEASONALITY
Seasonality is another factor to be considered in forecasting air travel for MTH. Demand for air
- travel in this region is extremely seasonal. During the summer months, the City of Marathon
attracts primarily Florida tourists, who are much less likely to fly than the northern visitors who
frequent the Keys during the winter and spring. To accommodate this factor, all forecasts
- projected in this study are based on the peak quantity of tourists and visitors expected during the
year. This seasonality can be seen in a comparison of monthly enplanements for the years 1995
through 2000 shown in Figure 3.1.
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3.2.3 EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFf ASSOCIATION (EAA) SPONSORED EVENTS
-- Since 1998, the EAA has co-sponsored the Marathon Seafood Festival with MTH. The MTH
EAA chapter was established to build and facilitate a fly-in in conjunction with the Marathon
Seafood Festival.
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The Seafood Festival is typically held during the last weekend in March. During 2000,
- approximately 7,000 people and 200 aircraft attended the two-day festival. Throughout the
course of the weekend, the fly-in quadrupled normal aviation activity at MTH. Generally,
transient aircraft park on the western side of the airfield with the exception of aircraft on display
- that park on the eastern side of the airfield near the festival. Due to proposed airside
development, the on-airport location of the festival is currently being reevaluated.
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3.2.4 AIRPORT SERVICE AREA
An airport service area is the geographic region from which an airport derives the majority of its -
users. It is important to define an airport's service area before attempting to prepare forecasts
because the socioeconomic data needed to prepare the forecast should be representative of the
same geographic area. Items considered when defining an airport service area include roadway -
access, the location of competing airports, and the relative strength of air service provided at
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For the purposes of this Master Plan Update, the airport's service area for MTH is considered to
encompass all points between the southern reaches of Key Largo to the north and Sugarloaf Key -
to the south. This does not mean all residents located within this area will use MTH instead of
competing airports such as Miami International Airport. It does mean the majority of MTH
originating passengers reside within this geographic area. MTH's airport service area is depicted -
in Figure 3.2.
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3.2.5 GA INDUSTRY TRENDS
GA activity continues to be a dominant force in aviation. GA activity represents the largest
percentage of civil aircraft in the United States and accounts for the majority of operations -
handled by towered and non-towered U.S. airports, as well as for the majority of certificated
pilots in the U.S. These operational levels, however, have declined at the state level over the -
past ten years and have generally mirrored the overall decline of GA activity at the regional and
national levels. This primarily occurred because of the following factors or conditions:
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. Collapse in the U.S. GA manufacturing market in the 1980s and early 1990s;
. Significant increases in GA aircraft prices and operating costs;
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. Needed changes in aircraft manufactures liability exposure to encourage the
restoration of GA aircraft production;
. Improvements to surface transportation; and --
. Despite its dominance in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, GA began a steady
state of decline throughout most of the 1980s and early 1990s. Events -
contributing to the downturn in GA activity include changes in disposable
income, increases in airspace restrictions affecting flights conducted under
Visual Flight Rules (VFR), personal shifts in preferences for goods and -
services, and the deregulation of the commercial airline industry. Most
evident was the major decline in the production of single- and light multi-
engine GA aircraft during the mid- to late-1980s related to manufacturer's -
liability issues.
Enacted in 1994, the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA) established an 18-year Statute -
of Repose on all GA aircraft and components. The enactment of the legislation represented the
culmination of a lengthy industry campaign to revitalize the markets for GA products and
services and to help restore a once-healthy industry. As these industry reforms took place -
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GA operations at MTH have generally rebounded.
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For the 6-year period 1994-1999 since the passage of the GARA, OA shipments and billings
have increased at an average annual rate of over 17.8 percent, from 928 units shipped in 1994,
.... to 2,525 units shipped in 1999. The strength of the GA industry's positive outlook can be
attributed to a strong U.S. economy and the passage of the GARA, which brought product
- liability reform to the industry.
It is interesting to note MTH has not had a reported downturn in GA activity over the last
- 10 years. In fact, the FAA's T AF reports a slight increase in annualized levels of GA operations.
This is most likely due, in part, to the itinerant and seasonal nature of GA operations in the
Florida Keys.
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3.3 HISTORICAL AVIATION ACTIVITY
- Understanding trends in aviation activity and the factors influencing activity levels is important
in projecting future growth. Therefore, activity statistics were compiled for historical aircraft
operations and based aircraft levels at MTH. Data was compiled for various categories including
- itinerant and local operations, the number and type of based aircraft, and the number of
instrument operations. These data are presented and discussed in the following paragraphs.
- HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
3.3.1
3.3.1.1 GA (Local and Itinerant)
.-
GA activity is generally subdivided into local and itinerant operations. An itinerant operation
occurs when an aircraft departs from an airport and arrives at another. A local operation is
- performed by an aircraft that:
. Operate in the local airport traffic pattern or within sight of the airport;
- . Depart for, or arrive from, areas within a 20-rnile radius of the airport; and
. Execute simulated instrument approaches or low passes at the airport during
-- visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
GA activity comprises the majority of operations at MTH. Based on FAA MTH TAF data from
--- 1990 through 2000, local GA operations increased approximately 4.4 percent from
29,200 operations to 30,478 operations annually. This represents an average annual compound
growth rate of 4.3 percent. Itinerant GA operations are all other operations other than those
- generated locally within a 5-mile radius of the airport. Over the same period, total itinerant GA
operations increased approximately 5.1 percent from 22,500 operations to 23,649 operations
annually. This represents an average annual compound growth rate of 0.5 percent. Total annual
- GA operations for the period of 1990 through 2000 increased from 51,700 to 54,127.
- Historical local and itinerant GA operations are presented in Table 3.1.
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HISTORICAL PASSENGER ENPLANEMENTS
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1990 20,328 56.7%
1991 18,843 -7.3%
- 1992 21,674 15.0%
1993 28,625 32.1%
1994 30,194 5.5%
- 1995 36,371 20.5%
1996 36,993 1.7%
1997 37,385 1.1%
1998 23,386 -37.4%
-- 1999 22,722 -2.8%
2000 9,553 -58.0%
- Source: Marathon Airport Records. 2001.
- Commuter and air taxi aircraft generally function in the same manner and are similar in type, so
they are usually combined in data collection and forecasting. The distinction between the two is
generally that commuter service is performed by an airline on a regularly scheduled basis, while
- air taxi is an on-demand service.
The commuter airline industry is one of the most predominant developments of airline
- deregulation. Commuters have moved into those markets large air carriers had been regulated
into serving, but have now abandoned because the level of passengers was insufficient to make
service by large aircraft profitable. However, service by small propeller aircraft is often
- profitable and has led to the increase in commuter airlines.
Commuter airlines characteristically use small aircraft over short haul flights. The short flights
- often form a network over the airline's service area and enable the airline to begin serving cities
which otherwise would not receive commercial service.
-
Inspection of the FAA's TAP for MTH over a lO-year period from 1991-2000 reveals that air
taxi operations declined 62 percent from 18,250 in 1991 to 6,890 in 1995 and then increased
- 14 percent to 7,862 in 2000. Historical Regional Air Carrier/Air Taxi operations are presented in
Table 3.1.
- 3.3.1.3 Itinerant Military Operations
For a historical lO-year period, the FAA's TAP for MTH estimated historical itinerant military
operations to be 100 operations annually from 1991 until 1994. From 1995 to 2000, historical
- itinerant military operations were estimated at 156 annually.
No local military operations are
performed at MTH. Historical military operations are presented in Table 3.1.
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3.3.1.4 Instrument Operations
Due to the absence of an Airport Traffic Control Tower (A TCT), local aircraft activity -
during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) is not recorded. However, occurrence of
IMC conditions at MTH is recorded by a National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) weather station located in Key West (Station number 72201). During the period of -
1991 through 2000, IMC conditions were observed approximately 0.4 percent of the time.
Due to the limited occurrence of IMC conditions, the need for improved instrumentation at MTH -
is more likely driven by the needs of airlines and other operators than for meteorological
occurrences.
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3.3.2 HISTORICAL BASED AIRCRAFT LEVELS
The historical and current mix of based aircraft is shown in Table 3.3. The aircraft mix for year -
2000 was obtained from airport management and the FBO's. Data from early years were
obtained from FAA Airport Master Records.
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TABLE 3.3
HISTORICAL BASED AIRCRAFT LEVELS
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1979 36 18 0 0 1 1 56
1980 41 17 0 0 0 1 59
1981 28 16 0 0 1 0 45
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1982 28 16 0 0 1 0 45
1983 28 16 0 0 1 1 46
1989 28 17 0 0 3 0 48
1995 51 17 3 0 1 0 72 -
1996 46 9 0 0 1 0 56
2000* 46 10 0 5 2 0 63
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Data collected during visual observations in August 200 I.
Source: FAA Airport Master Records (1979 through 1995).
MTIi Airport Management and FBO (1996 and 2(01).
URS Corporation, 2001.
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As surveyed during the month of August 2001 (off-peak season), 63 based aircraft were
surveyed as utilizing paved apron tie-down areas, conventional hangars, or shade hangers. At -
time of survey, there were 46 single-engine aircraft (75.4 percent), 10 multi-engine aircraft
(15.9 percent), 5 jets (7.9 percent), and 2 helicopters (3.2 percent). Interviews with the owners of -
Paradise Aviation and Grant Air indicate that the number of based aircraft increases dramatically
during the winter season where demand for paved aircraft tie-down space typically exceeds
apron and hangar capacity. This is further evidenced through inspections of aerial photographs -
of the airport that reveal as many as 38 single-engine aircraft utilizing each FBO apron tie-down
area. This represents an increase in single-engine aircraft parking demand of over 200 percent.
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Additional aircraft handling and parking demands are placed on each FBO when itinerant cabin-
- class business activity increases during the winter months.
3.4 PREVIOUS A VIA TION ACTIVITY FORECASTS
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Comparisons of the following forecasts are depicted in Figures 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 for based
aircraft, GA operations and enplanements, respectively.
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3.4.1 PREVIOUS AIRPORT MASTER PLAN FORECASTS
- Post Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. prepared the previous Airport Master Plan In
October 1986. Forecasts developed in this Master Plan Update are summarized in Table 3.4.
- TABLE 3.4
1986 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN AIRPORT FORECAST SUMMARY
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
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Based Aircraft:
- Single-Engine 28 30 32 36
Multi-Engine 16 18 21 25
Jet 0 0 1 2
- Helicopter 2 1 1 1
Seaplane 1 1 10 1
Total: 47 50 56 65
- General Aviation Operations:
Itinerant 27,078 31,140 35,811 46,555
Local 15,166 17,441 20,057 26,073
Total: 42,244 48,581 55,868 72,628
- Commercial Service 0 erations 15,636 16,795 18,140 22,342
Commercial Service En lanements 21,500 41,567 61,224 100,538
Air Car 0 (Tons) 19.5 25.1 32.2 60.8
- Peak Hour Operations:
General Aviation 22 25 28 37
Commercial Service 8 9 9 11
Peak Hour Passengers:
~ Commercial Service 80 135 180 330
Source: 1986 Marathon Airport Master Plan (Table 2.9), Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan. Inc.
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3.4.2 PREVIOUS AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN UPDATE FORECASTS
- A lO-year forecast for the periods ending in 2000 and 2005 was presented in the MTH 1997
Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Update. The forecasts of aviation activities presented in the ALP
Update are summarized in Table 3.5. These forecasts were approved by the FAA in a letter to
- Mr. Peter Horton, Director of the Monroe County Division of Community Services, which is
included in Appendix A (to be provided).
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1997 ALP NARRATIVE REPORT
AIRPORT FORECAST SUMMARY -
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
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A.viat~on,Activjty , . 1995/96 2000 . .", .2005
Based Aircraft:
Single-Engine 46 48 52
Multi-Engine 9 9 10 -.
Turbojet Powered 0 I 2
Helicopter 1 1 2
Seaplane 0 0 0 -
Total: 56 59 66
Commercial Passengers: (Enplaned + Deplaned)
Annual 70,878 85,400 102,900
Peak-Month 8,360 10,080 12,140 -
Average-Day, Peak-Month 335 405 485
Peak-Hour 50 60 72
Itinerant Aircraft (Peak Demand) 30 35 40 -
Aircraft Operations:
Itinerant:
Air Carrier (Certificated) 0 0 0
Regional Air Carrier (Air Taxi/Commuter) 6,890 8,300 10,000 -
General Aviation 22,500 24,000 25,000
Military 100 100 100
Subtotal: (Itinerant) 29,490 32,400 35,100 -
Local:
General Aviation 29,200 29,200 29,200
Military 0 0 0
Subtotal: (Local) 29,200 29,200 29,200 -
Total Aircraft Operations: 58,690 61,600 64,300
Notes: 1995/96 based aircraft numbers are for July 1996.
Forecasts shown are at the preferred. unconstrained growth rate. -
Source: 1997 Marathon ALP Narrative Report (Table 3.7). URS. Inc.
3.4.3 FLORIDA A VIA TION SYSTEM PLAN (F ASP) FORECAST -
The Aviation Office of the Florida Department of Transportation updates the F ASP every
10 years. The plan evaluates the state's public use airport system and related transportation -
elements. Additional elements analyzed and documented in the plan include airport inventory,
economic impact and analysis, aviation activity projections, air service analysis, air cargo
analysis, strategic planning, ground access, and land use. -
The FASP 2000 projects GA operations at MTH to increase approximately 11 percent (59,074 in
2000 to 65,404 in 2021) throughout the 20-year planning period. In addition, the F ASP 2000 -
projects based aircraft at MTH to increase approximately 10 percent (75 in 2000 to 83 in 2021)
throughout the 20-year planning period. FASP activity projections are presented in Table 3.6.
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- 2000...2021"
Based Aircraft
Florida Keys Marathon Ai ort 75 77 79 83 0.48%
- Southeast Florida 3,701 3,814 3,908 4,108 0.50%
Florida Total 13,246 14,286 15,281 17,574 1.35%
GA 0 erations
- Florida Ke s Marathon Ai ort 59,074 60,676 62,252 65,404 0.49%
Southeast Florida 1,876,881 1,930,005 1,976,323 2,079,260 0.49%
Florida Total 8,397,018 9,154,687 10,005,316 12,042,001 1.73%
- Source: Florida Aviation System Plan Forecasts, 2000.
- The following sections describe trends in GA operations and based aircraft for the State of
Florida and within the F ASP Southeast Region of Florida.
- 3.4.3.1 F ASP Statewide GA Operations Forecast
Statewide and Southeast Regional GA activity projections provided in the FASP 2000 were
reviewed to assess the comparative growth patterns at the two levels. Using a "bottom up"
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operations per based aircraft (OPBA) methodology, projections of GA total operations for the
entire state of Florida and the F ASP Southeast Region were developed. Results indicated an
- annual average growth rate of 1.73 percent for the 20-year period of 2000 through 2021 for the
State of Florida. The projected growth rate for the same period for the Southeast Region was
0.50 percent. FASP activity projections are presented in Table 3.6.
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3.4.3.2 F ASP Statewide Based Aircraft Levels Forecast
- Statewide and CFASP Southeast Regional GA activity projections provided in the FASP 2000
were reviewed to assess the comparative growth patterns at the two levels. Using a "top down"
linear growth rate methodology, the projections of GA based aircraft levels for the entire state of
- Florida and Southeast Region were developed. Results indicated an annual average growth rate
of 1.35 percent for the 20-year period of 2000 through 2021 for the State of Florida. The
projected growth rate for the same period for the Southeast Region was 0.50 percent. FASP
- activity projections are presented in Table 3.6.
3.4.4 TERMINAL AREA FORECASTS
-
The TAF is a detailed FAA forecast planning database that the FAA-APO produces each year
covering airports in the NPIAS. The TAF is prepared to assist the FAA in meeting its planning,
- budgeting, and staffing requirements. The TAP contains both historical and forecast data. The
TAP forecasts are made at the individual airport level as well as the national level and are based
- in part on the national FAA Aviation Forecast. The T AF assumes an unconstrained demand for
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aviation services (i.e., an airport's forecast is developed independent of the ability of the airport
and the air traffic control system to supply the capacity required to meet the demand). -
The national level TAF forecasts an increase in total GA operations from 91,493,911 in 2000 to
100,181,583 in 2015. This equates to an average annual growth rate of 0.36 percent from 2000 -
through 2005, 0.74 percent from 2005 through 2010, and 0.72 percent from 2010 through 2015.
The T AF for MTH forecasts an increase in GA operations from 54,454 in 2000 to -
63,496 in 2015. This equates to an average annual growth rate of 1.01 from 2000 through 2005,
1.07 percent from 2005 through 2010, and 1.01 from 2010 through 2015.
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3.4.5 AEROSPACE FORECASTS
Each year, the FAA distributes a report entitled FAA Aerospace Forecasts FYs 2002-2013 -
(March 2002) and Long Range Aerospace Forecasts FYs 2015-2025 (June 2001).
These reports contain forecasts of aviation activity at FAA facilities across the nation. These -
include airports with FAA airport control towers and contract towers; air route traffic control
centers, and flight service stations. Detailed forecasts are developed for the major users of the
national aviation system - air carriers, air taxi/commuters, GA, and military. The forecasts are -
prepared to meet the budget and planning needs of the constituent units of the FAA and to
provide information that can be used by the State and local authorities, the aviation industry, and -
the general public. The report used for this Master Plan Update included forecast data for the
FYs 2002-2013.
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The FAA Aerospace Forecasts estimate an increase in GA operations from 12,878,000 in 2000 to
19,766,000 in 2020. This equates to an average annual growth rate of 4.1382 percent from 2000
through 2005, 1.2143 percent from 2005 through 2010, and 1.6688 from 2010 through 2020. -
3.5 FORECAST DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES
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Aviation activity forecasts for MTH were developed using a variety of techniques that were
considered viable and prudent. These techniques primarily centered on the use and review of -
existing data and projections of aviation activity as published by others. The publications were
used to develop baseline activity level data, or where required, to develop derivative forecasts
using combined data from a variety of sources. The primary source of aviation projection data -
was derived or obtained from the following publications:
. FAA Order 5090.3C, Field Formulation of the NPIAS, December 2000. -
. FAA Aerospace Forecasts for FYs 2001-2012, FAA-APO-Ol-l, March 2001.
. FAA Aerospace Forecastsfor FYs 2002-2013, FAA-APO-02-1, March 2002.
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. Long-Range Aerospace Forecasts FYs 2015,2020, and 2025, FAA-APO-01-3,
June 2001.
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. FAA's 2001 TAF, January 2002.
. Florida Aviation System Plan 2000 (FASP).
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. Forecasting Aviation Activity by Airport, GRA, Incorporated, July 2001.
. FAA Advisory Circular 150/5070-6A, Airport Master Plans, June 1985.
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These publications were referenced and utilized to provide the baseline data, projection data, and
-. forecast formulation evidence and to develop a number of comparative aviation activity forecasts
for MTH. The publications also provided a variety of sources from which meaningful analytical
comparisons of forecasts could be made to validate certain forecast assumptions pertaining to
- MTH activity. Where appropriate, projections of aviation activity obtained from these sources
were interpolated or, where required to develop forecasts beyond the last respective forecast year
of a particular forecast, extrapolated to the year 2020.
-
Although useful in forecasting certain elements of future aviation activity, trend analysis
techniques as part of the MTH forecast development were applied sparingly and only where
- appropriate and meaningful historical activity data were available. Because of the wide range in
fluctuations of historical operational data at MTH, trend analysis was found to produce projected
- activity levels that were considered to be unrealistic.
3.5.1 SOCIOECONOMIC ECONOMIC REGRESSION ANALYSIS
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The Florida Keys economic and business environment is primarily driven by recreational and
tourism activities. The level of economic activity has historically been seasonal in nature and is
- clearly tied to real or perceived levels of disposable income. With that said, it is evident that
certain elements of the local economy are easily affected by economic downturns both
domestically and abroad. When examining the historical changes in annual activity levels of
- aircraft operations, passenger enplanements and numbers of based aircraft; it is evident that there
is no clear correlation between the swings of the local or national economic climate and activity
at MTH. Because a direct and meaningful relationship between airport activity and economic
- cycles were not readily apparent, the use of rigorous statistical analysis in projecting aircraft
operations, passenger enplanements, or based aircraft levels was not utilized.
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3.5.2 FORECASTS PREVIOUSLY GENERA TED BY OTHERS
- Published forecasts of aviation activity for MTH, the State of Florida, and the nation were used
to develop a variety of aviation activity forecasts. Where required, interpolation or extrapolation
techniques were utilized to derive projections for anyone or all of the three forecast years of
- 2005,2010 or 2020.
3.5.2.1 FAA 2001 TAF Growth Rates
- The FAA's T AF projections of passenger enplanements, air carrier/air taxi operations,
GA operations, instrument operations and based aircraft as developed for MTH (T AF-MTH)
- were utilized to develop two separate TAF-based projections for each respective forecast year.
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The first forecast utilized the published T AF activity levels verbatim for the years 2000 to 2015.
Using the calculated Average Annual Compound Growth Rate (AACGR) for the 5-year period
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2010 to 2015, the T AF acti vity levels were extrapolated outward to the year 2020. This forecast
represents the FAA's best estimates of future aviation activity at MTH, but does not reflect
actual operating conditions, constraints, planned changes or anticipated localized shifts in -
activity levels at time of forecast.
In an effort to present a more realistic projection, a "normalized" TAP-based forecast of -
the various activity levels at MTH was developed using the AACGR calculated between each
TAF forecast year (2001-2015). Utilizing actual enplanements, air carrier operations,
GA operations, instrument operations, and based aircraft data for the year 2000, future activity -
levels were developed that "mirrored" or paralleled year-to-year growth estimates of the
FAA's TAP for MTH.
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3.5.2.2 FAA Aerospace Forecast 2001 through 2012 (FAA) Growth Rates
Using the FAA's Aerospace Forecasts for FYs 2002-2013 and the Long-Range Aerospace -
Forecasts FYs 2015, 2020, and 2025, AACGR projections of passenger enplanements,
air carrier/air taxi operations, GA operations, instrument operations, and air cargo tonnage were -
developed for the short-term (2000-2013) and long-term (2014-2020). These growth rates
were applied to the actual respective activity level for the year 2000 and grown outward to the
year 2020. -
3.5.2.3 Florida Aviation System Plan 2000
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The F ASP projections of commercial enplanements, air carrier operations, and GA operations for
the FASP forecast years 2006, 2011, and 2021 were utilized to develop comparison forecasts.
Using the calculated AACGR between each respective FASP forecast year. Interpolated -
projections for the forecast years 2005, 2010, and 2020 were also developed.
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3.5.3.1 Trend Analysis
-
The use of trend analysis is a common and helpful tool in projecting future anticipated levels of
aircraft operations, passenger enplanements and based aircraft. The successful use of this
forecasting technique is highly dependent on sustained rates of change of annual activity levels -
with minimal or moderate fluctuating cycles. Trend analysis techniques were used sparingly
throughout the forecast development and only where appropriate and meaningful data was
available for use. -
After examining and analyzing the historical aircraft operational and passenger enplanement
activity levels at MTH, it was evident the use of trend analysis would not produce meaningful -
results. As such, trend analysis was not utilized.
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3.5.3.2 Market Share - National and Florida
-- In addition to providing facility-level projections, the FAA's T AF also provides a forecast of
activity levels for the State of Florida and the nation out to the year 2015. Using market share
projection techniques, the year 2000 MTH activity levels were calculated as a percentage of the
- state as a whole, the Florida GA airports and national T AF projections. This MTH-to-
state/national percentage was held constant and applied to the respective state or national activity
forecasts. This forecasting technique assumes that: 1) the percentage of MTH passenger
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enplanements, air carrier operations and GA operations as a percent of the state or national
activity levels remain unchanged throughout the entire forecast period, and 2) year-over-year
- enplanement growth at MTH will parallel the state or national activity projection trends. Future
activity levels for the year 2020 were developed using extrapolation techniques based on the
2010 through 2015 TAF AACGR.
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3.6 GENERAL FORECAST ASSUMPTIONS FOR MTH
- Forecasts of aviation demand are the levels of activity that are anticipated to occur at the airport,
based upon the probable future of the aviation industry in the Florida Keys and throughout the
- nation. In order to quantify reliable activity levels, general assumptions as to the future must be
made. As a basis for these assumptions, generalized forecasting trends, which have been
developed for the national aviation industry, were modified to accurately reflect the MTH area.
- Since MTH currently serves the GA market, statewide and national trends in this market are the
focus of this section.
- General assumptions were made concerning the factors that affect aviation activity. The
following list defines those factors that have been adopted as assumptions for the purposes of
this study:
-
. The national economy will continue a moderate level of economic growth
during 2001 and 2002.
-
. Additional economic disturbances will occur during the forecast period and
cause year-to-year traffic variations, but the long-range traffic forecasts will
- occur as projected.
. GA activity is expected to continue a sustained growth rate, albeit at a
significantly lower rate of growth than previously projected following the
- September 11th terrorist attacks.
. The cost of aviation fuel will increase only at a moderate rate through the
- forecast period, and its availability will not be a significant problem.
. A viation in the MTH area will generally reflect the characteristics of the
national aviation industry. The industry is realizing an overall increase in all
- aspects.
. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners will continue to support
- and encourage aviation activity at the airport.
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3.7.1 GA (LOCAL AND ITINERANT) OPERATIONS
Forecasts of GA activity were developed using growth rates established by the FAA in previous
planning documents. Three forecast scenarios were developed for the planning periods of 2005, -
2010, and 2020. These scenarios include a low, median, and high GA forecast. Forecast data is
presented in the following sections. -
3.7.1.1 Low GA Forecast
The low GA Forecast was established using the growth rates developed by the FAA TAP -
National Market Share forecast. The TAP National Market Share forecast projects an average
annual growth rate of 0.4421 from 2000 through 2005,0.9190 percent from 2005 through 2010,
and 0.7083 from 2010 through 2015. Using these growth rates, GA operations are projected to -
increase from 54,127 annual operations in 2000 to 61,323 annual operations in 2020. Table 3.7
and Figure 3.7 present the low forecast GA operations. -
TABLE 3.7
FORECAST GENERAL A VIA TION OPERATIONS
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1999 53,508 53,508 53,508
2000 54,127 54,127 54,127
2001 53,454 54,910 56,367 -
2002 53,861 56,280 58,699
2003 54,270 57,700 61,129
2004 54,680 59,169 63,658
2005 55,091 60,692 66,292 -
2006 55,501 61,299 67,097
2007 55,912 61,912 67,912
2008 56,323 62,530 68,737 -
2009 56,733 63,153 69,572
2010 57,144 63,780 70,416
2011 57,554 64,573 71,591 -
2012 57,965 65,376 72,786
2013 58,376 66,188 74,001
2014 58,787 67,012 75,236
2015 59,199 68,845 76,491 -
2016 59,618 68,693 77,768
2017 60,040 69,553 79,066
2018 60,464 70,425 80,385 -
2019 60,892 71,309 81,727
2020 61,323 72,206 83,090
Note: I Low forecast scenario uses TAF National Market Share growth rates. Years 2016 through 2020 are extrapolated using a growth -
rate of 0.7083.
2 Median forecast scenario is interpolated between low and high forecast scenarios.
J High forecast scenario uses FAA Aerospace Forecast growth rates.
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..-",- The median GA operations forecasts were developed by interpolating between the high and low
GA operations forecasts. Under this scenario, GA operations are projected to increase from
54,127 annual operations to 72,206 operations. Table 3.7 and Figure 3.7 present the median
- forecast GA operations.
3.7.1.3 High GA Forecast
.-
The high GA operations forecasts were established using the growth rates developed by the
FAA in the annual publication FAA Aerospace Forecasts (March 2001). The forecasts presented
- in this report estimate an increase in GA operations from 12,876,000 in 2000 to 19,766,000 in
2020. This equates to an average annual growth rate of 4.1382 from 2000 through 2005,
1.2143 percent from 2005 through 2010, and 1.6688 from 2010 through 2020. Using these
- growth rates, GA operations are projected to increase from 54,127 annual operations in 2000 to
83,090 annual operations in 2020. Table 3.7 and Figure 3.7 present the high forecast
GA operations.
-
3.7.2 ITINERANT MILITARY OPERATIONS
- The TAP estimates itinerant military operations for 2000 to be 156 operations annually. For
planning purposes, there is no forecast of an increase in either itinerant or local military
- operations.
3.7.3 AIR CARGO OPERA TIONSffONNAGE
- FedEx currently operates as the sole provider of air cargo services at MTH utilizing a locally
based single-engine Cessna Caravan between MTH and Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
- The Caravan has a cargo hold capacity of approximately 2,000 pounds or 1 ton. When needed,
additional FedEx Caravan aircraft are utilized to accommodate seasonal or event-driven spillover
demand. Although no historical cargo activity data for MTH was available for review,
- discussions with FedEx station managers at MTH and Key West International Airport indicate
demand for overnight express mail/cargo services at MTH is anticipated to increase over the
20-year period. Further discussions with FedEx reveal typical daily enplaned/deplaned tonnage
- at MTH typically ranges between 3,600 to 4,000 pounds per day or approximately 90 to 100
percent of daily cargo carrying capacity of the single Caravan aircraft.
- Utilizing domestic express mail revenue tonnage mile projections as listed in the FAA's Long
Range Aerospace Forecast, FY 2015, 2020 and 2025, future annual levels of express mail/cargo
- enplanement/deplanement tonnage at MTH are projected to increase at a nominal rate of
4.9 percent each year. This translates to increase of approximately 260 percent over the current
(2001) express mail/cargo tonnage of 1,166 to over approximately 3,000 tons by the year 2020.
- This equates forecast of air cargo tonnage is shown in Table 3.8.
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Based on this projected growth rate of enplaned/deplaned express mail/cargo, FedEx Caravan
(or similar sized aircraft) operations are anticipated to increase slightly from the current two -
operations per day to six operations per day over the 20-year forecast period. This would serve
to increase FedEx annual operational levels from 700 operations through the year 2005, to 1,400
between lO-year period 2005 through 2015, and approximately 2,100 annual operations -
throughout the remaining five-year period 2015 through 2020.
Absent the entry of new cargo carrier, this forecast represents the expected growth of express -
mail activity by FedEx at MTH only.
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FORECAST OF AIR CARGO TONNAGE
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3,036,388
Source: FAA Long Range Aerospace Forecasts. FY 2015. 2020. and 2025. Office of Aviation Policy and Plans, June 2001.
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3.7.4 FORECAST OF BASED AIRCRAFT -
The number of aircraft based at an airport is typically the common measuring tool used to
determine the relative level of activity. It is the number of existing based aircraft and number of -
projected based aircraft that form the basis for many other forecasts. Based aircraft projections
are also used to determine the number and size of most facilities that will be needed and shown
on the facility plans. -
Using comparable growth rates presented in the TAP for MTH, based aircraft are expected to
increase approximately 1.3 percent annually. A visual survey conducted in August 2001 -
(off-peak season) indicated a total of 63 aircraft based at MTH. Using the TAP average annual
growth rate of 1.3 percent, it is anticipated that there will be 83 aircraft based at MTH by 2020. -
A summary of forecast based aircraft at MTH is presented in Table 3.9.
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FORECAST BASED AIRCRAFT LEVELS
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2000* 44 10 2 5 2 0 63
2005 47 11 2 5 2 0 67
.- 2010 50 11 2 6 2 0 71
2020 57 13 3 7 3 0 83
* Data collected during visual observations in August 200 I.
- Source: URS Corporation. 2001.
3.7.5 FORECAST OF COMMERCIAL AIR CARRIER/COMMUTER OPERATIONS
-
As of this forecasting effort as part of the Airport Master Plan Update, no scheduled air carrier
operations are conducted at the airport or are expected to be offered within the foreseeable
- future. The likelihood of such scheduled air services re-initiated at the airport are uncertain.
These circumstances are most likely influenced by airline operator-based considerations of the
economic viability of providing commercial services at the airport on a year-round basis. Other
- factors that may also affect such decisions would include, but would not be limited to:
. Upturn of the local and national economy;
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. Positive shift in consumer confidence relating to the strength of the economy;
. Continued development of locally-based recreational facilities,
- accommodations and special events;
. Increased congestion to surface access to the Middle Keys via U.S.
- Highway 1; and
. Constrained growth of air carrier services at Key West International Airport.
- Its should be noted that strong sentiment that has been expressed by the local public for the
resumption and promotion of scheduled commercial air carriers or commuter service at MTH.
- That said, current circumstances provide little basis for predicting the timeline or potential level
of service (aircraft type/size or schedule). It should be noted, however, that MTH and the local
community have the necessary aviation and aircraft rescue and firefighting facilities required for
- the immediate resumption of scheduled commercial air carrier or commuter air service at MTH.
3.7.6 FORECAST OF AIR TAXI OPERATIONS
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Although scheduled air carrier and/or commuter operations have not been offered at MTH since
May 2000, various operators certificated under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135, Air Taxi
- Operators and Commercial Operators, have offered a various forms of air service. These
operations are sometimes called "commuter," "air taxi" or "on-demand operations" have offered
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both non-schedule and schedule flights for the air transport of passengers or cargo with varying
degrees of success. -
The projection of FAR Part 135 Air Taxi Operations throughout the 20-year forecast period at
MTH was based on information provided by past and current tenants of the airport having -
offered such services in the past, or who have imminent plans to offer daily scheduled service to
and from cities within the state and the Bahamas. In addition, the continued demand for non-
scheduled sightseeing tours of the Florida Keys offered by a number of on-airport operators is -
also anticipated to occur throughout the forecast period.
The forecast of passenger enplanements and associated aircraft operations at MTH were based -
on the assumption that the demand for air taxi service and the associated level of aircraft
operations and passenger enplanements would, in the absence of scheduled air carrier or
commuter service, be similar to the average annual growth rates of similar air taxi operations for -
all U.S. commercial airports. The passenger enplanement levels and associated levels of aircraft
operations were projected to increase at a constant year-over-year rate of 2 percent and 1 percent -
respectively, as shown in Tables 3.10 and 3.11. In addition to the "On Demand" Air Taxi
services, all local fixed wing and rotorcraft operations generated by the Mosquito Control
District and the Monroe County Sheriff's Department were included in the total number of -
projected FAR Part 135 operations.
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2000* 0 21 13 ,442 13,463
2005 0 4,700 0 4,700 -
2010 0 5,200 0 5,200
2020 0 6,300 0 6,300
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* 2002 FAA TAP.
Source: URS Corporation. 2002.
Note: Assumes FAR Part 135 Enplanement Activity held constant at Average Annual Growth Rate of
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2000* 0 21 13,442 13,463
2005 0 5,600 0 5,600
2010 0 5,900 0 5,900 -
2020 0 6,500 0 6,500
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percent. Operations rounded to nearest hundreds.
- 3.7.7 FORECAST OF OPERATIONAL PEAKING CHARACTERISTICS
To adequately plan airport facilities, it is necessary to project not only the annual activity levels,
- but peaking levels as well. Because records of monthly, daily or hourly aircraft operations have
not been maintained at the airport, peak operations activity was estimated for the low, median,
and high forecast GA scenarios.
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3.7.7.1 Peak Month
It was assumed that peak month operations would comprise an estimated 10 percent of the
- annual total. Peak month operations for the low scenario are projected to increase 16 percent
from 5,413 operations in 2000 to 6,260 operations in 2020. Peak month operations are projected
- to increase 33 percent (5,413 to 7,285 operations) in the median scenario and 54 percent
(5,413 to 8,309 operations) in the high scenario. Forecast peak month operations are presented
in Table 3.12.
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TABLE 3.12
FORECAST OPERATIONAL PEAKING CHARACTERISTICS
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2000 5,413 180 180 7.5 7.5 7.5
2005 5,509 202 221 7.7 8.4 9.2
- 2010 5,714 213 235 7.9 8.9 9.8
2020 6,132 241 277 8.5 10.0 11.5
Source: URS Corporation, 2001.
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3.7.7.2 Average Day
- A verage day, peak month operations were calculated by dividing peak month operations by 30
days. A verage day operations for the low scenario are projected to increase 13 percent from
180 operations in 2000 to 204 operations in 2020. A verage day operations are projected to
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increase 34 percent (180 to 243 operations) in the median scenario and 54 percent (180 to 277
operations) in the high scenario. Forecast average day characteristics are presented in Table
- 3.12.
3.7.7.3 A verage Hour
- Average day, average hour operations were calculated by dividing average day operations by 24
hours. A verage hour operations for the low scenario are projected to increase 13 percent from
7.5 operations in 2000 to 8.5 operations in 2020. A verage day operations are projected to
- increase 33 percent (7.5 to 10 operations) in the median scenario and 53 percent (7.5 to 11.5
operations) in the high scenario. Forecast average hour characteristics are presented in Table
- 3.12.
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3.8 SELECTED FORECAST
The forecast of aviation activity as developed for MTH presents a variety of aviation activity -
projections predicated on the use of unique and discrete data sources, activity forecasts
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3.8.1 COMMERCIAL AIR CARRIER/COMMUTER SERVICE
Based on historical data and information obtained from various sources, the current situation of -
no air carrier or commuter operations and enplanements is expected to continue throughout the
planning period. -
3.8.2 AIR CARGO OPERA TIONSffONNAGE
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Currently, Federal Express generates approximately 700 air cargo operations per year at MTH.
Utilizing the FAA's projected year-over-year operational growth rates in express mail/cargo,
annualized tonnage of express mail/cargo is anticipated to increase by approximately 260 percent -
over the 20-year forecast period with associated annualized levels of aircraft operations
increasing 300 percent over the same 20-year forecast period.
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3.8.3 MILITARY OPERATIONS
Military operations at MTH were held constant throughout the entire 20-year forecast period -
using the most recent year TAF historical data of 156 itinerant military operations per year.
There are no forecast local military operations.
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3.8.4 AIR TAXI OPERATIONS
Growth of FAR Part 135 Air Taxi aircraft operations at MTH are projected to increase -
throughout the 20-year forecast period at a constant year-over-year growth rate of one percent.
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3.8.5 AIR TAXI ENPLANEMENTS
One forecast for air taxi enplanements was developed based on an initial enplanement factor of
fifty percent of available seats for current operational service levels. This beginning level of -
enplanements is grown at a steady two percent annual growth rate over the remaining years of
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3.8.6 GENERAL A VIA TION
Due to the range of the unique general aviation operational forecasts generated, the median -
forecast developed from interpolation between the low forecast and the high forecast was
considered to best represent the general aviation operational activity projections for the 20-year -
forecast period. This recommended forecast is presented in Table 3.13, by operation type.
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SELECTED GENERAL A VIA TION OPERATIONS FORECAST
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30,311 54,127
33,988 60,692
- 35,717 63,780
38,553 68,845
40,435 72,206
- Source: URS, 2002.
- 3.8.7 BASED AIRCRAFT
The FAA's TAP projection of general aviation based aircraft growth applied to actual year 2000
- MTH data was recommended for the twenty-year forecast period.
3.9 COMPARISON OF AIRPORT PLANNING AND FAA T AF FORECASTS
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The forecast documentation requires a comparison between the recommended forecasts and the
FAA's TAF forecast levels for passenger enplanements, commercial operations, and total
- operations. A summary of the selected forecasts, with the average annual compound growth
rates, is presented in Table 3.14. As shown in Tables 3.15 and 3.16, the comparison of these
- forecast levels for MTH indicates lower growth rates for passenger enplanements and
commercial operations and a slightly higher growth rate for total operations.
- The forecast documentation requires a comparison between the recommended forecasts and the
FAA's TAF forecast levels for passenger enplanements, commercial operations, and total
operations. As shown in Tables 3.15 and 3.16, the comparison of these forecast levels for MTH
- indicates lower growth rates for passenger enplanements and commercial operations and a
slightly higher growth rate for total operations.
- The recommended passenger enplanements forecast predicts 10,291 fewer enplanements then the
TAP in year 2005 and 12,391 fewer enplanements in year 2015. This divergence in forecasted
- numbers is due to the cessation of scheduled commercial and commuter service to MTH in year
2000. With no foreseeable resumption of this service, the only enplanements at MTH will be the
air taxi service provided by Paradise Air. The FAA's TAP does not account for the elimination
- of commercial service at MTH and therefore continues to grow from historical service levels.
The recommended commercial operations forecast predicts 2,682 fewer operations then the TAP
- in year 2005 and 2,927 fewer operations in year 2015. Again, this difference can be attributed to
the elimination of scheduled air carrier and commuter operations at MTH not accounted for in
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the T AF. That the difference is not greater is due to the initiation and expected growth of air taxi
service provided by Paradise Air.
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The total combined operations forecast predicts 760 more total operations then the T AF for year
2005 and 2,422 more total operations in year 2015. This slight difference can be attributed to the -
higher FAA Aerospace Forecasts annual growth rate of almost 2.2 percent verses the TAF
average annual growth rate of approximately 0.8 percent. Since the recommended forecast is a
median between the high and low forecasts, the recommended average annual growth rate is -
approximately 1.4 percent. Over the fifteen years of the forecast period, the difference in growth
rates translates to a 3.3 percent difference in total operations.
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TABLE 3.14
SELECTED FORECAST SUMMARY
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lPassenl!er Enplanements
Air Carrier 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Commuter 0 4,700 5,200 6,300 N/A 2.04% 1.94% N/A -
TOTAL 0 4,700 5,200 6.300 N/A 2.04% 1.94% N/A
Ooerations
Itinerant
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Air carrier 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Commuter/air taxi 0 5,600 5,900 6,500 N/A 1.05% 0.97% N/A
Total Commercial Operations 0 5,600 5,900 6,500 N/A 1.05% 0.97% N/A
General aviation 23,816 26,704 28,063 31,771 2.32% 1.00% 1.25% 1.45% -
Militarv 156 156 156 156 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Local
General aviation 30,311 33,988 35,717 40,435 2.32% 1.00% 1.25% 1.45% -
Militarv 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A
TOTAL OPERA nONS 54,283 66,448 69,836 78,862 4.13% 1.00% 1.22% 1.88%
Cargo/Overnight Express Mail 1,166,400 1,481,579 1,881,925 3,036,388 4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90%
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Based Aircraft
Single Engine (Noniet) 46 49 53 60 1.27% 1.58% 1.25% 1.34%
Multi Engine (Noniet) 10 11 11 13 1.92% 0.00% 1.68% 1.32% -
Jet Enl!ine 5 5 6 7 0.00% 3.71% 1.55% 1.70%
Helicopter 2 2 2 3 0.00% 0.00% 4.14% 2.05%
TOTAL 63 67 72 83 1.24% 1.45% 1.43% 1.39%
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Base yr. 2000 0 13 ,442 -100.0%
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Base yr. + 1Oyrs. 2010 5,200 16,541 -68.6%
Base yr. + 15vrs. 2015 5,700 18,091 -68.5%
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Base yr. 2000 0 7,862 -100.0%
Base yr. + 5vrs. 2005 5,600 8,283 -32.4%
- ~ase yr. + 1Ovrs. 2010 5,900 8,705 -32.2%
~ase yr. + 15yrs, 2015 6,200 9,127 -32.1 %
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Base yr. + 5vrs. 2005 66,448 65,688 1.2%
Base yr. + 1Ovrs. 2010 69,836 69,233 0.9%
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- DEMAND/CAPACITY ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF FACILITY NEEDS
-.. 4.1 INTRODUCTION
The objective of the airside demand/capacity analysis is to determine the capability of existing
- airport airside facilities to accommodate existing and future aviation demands as quantified by
the aviation forecasts developed in Section 2.0, Forecasts of Aviation Demand, of this report.
Once the demand/capacity analysis is performed, facility requirements can be determined. This
- section will describe those additional facilities identified as being required to meet future
aviation demands as well as identify a timeframe in which new facilities need to be implemented.
- Other facilities recommended based on safety, operating efficiency, or to maintain, restore, and
upgrade facilities to current standards will also be described. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) standards for the location, construction, and protection of those facilities
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4.2 AIRPORT PLANNING CONTEXT
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4.2.1 NA TIONAL PLAN OF INTEGRA TED AIRPORT SYSTEMS
- The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) is a lO-year plan that is continually
updated and published annually by the FAA. The current 1998-2002 plan identifies
3,344 existing public use airports that are significant to air transportation and includes cost
.- estimates that will be needed over a five-year period to meet the needs of all segments of civil
aviation. This plan estimates that $35.1 billion in infrastructure development that is eligible for
- Federal aid will be needed over the next 5 years to meet the needs of all segments of civil
aviation.
- Estimates of future airport development included within the NPIAS are obtained primarily from
airport master plans, regional/metropolitan airport system plans, and statewide airport planning
processes. These plans are usually funded in part by the FAA, are consistent with FAA forecasts
- of aeronautical activity, follow FAA guidelines, and have been reviewed and accepted by FAA
planners who are familiar with local conditions.
~ The NPIAS recognizes MTH as a primary commercial service airport with an anticipated total of
78 based aircraft by the end of the NPIAS 5-year planning period. The NPIAS further reports
- that the estimated five-year airport development cost that is eligible under the FAA's Airport
Improvement Program is approximately $2,201,000.
- 4.2.2 STATEWIDE AIRPORT SYSTEM PLANNING PROCESS
The Statewide Airport System Planning Process occurs between the FAA's national planning as
- documented in the NPIAS and regional intrastate airport system or individual airport master
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development projects of existing airports to meet statewide air transportation needs and goals. -
This planning is performed by state transportation or aviation planning agencies and feeds
information "up" to the NPIAS or "down" to the regional or individual airport master plan.
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Better known as the Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process (CFASSP), the
Florida Aviation System Plan (FASP) is Florida's approach to preparing and maintaining a
statewide, 20-year plan for aviation facilities. The F ASP identifies 104 airports as part of -
Florida's aviation system. These airports are classified by the role they perform: Commercial
Service (22), Reliever (16), and General Aviation (GA) (66).
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An important function of the state planning process is to assist in identifying airports that meet
national interest criteria but which might not be identified as such by the FAA alone. The state -
will apply its planning and engineering guidelines and standards. However, if it is anticipated
that development items will be included in the NPIAS, FAA planning and design criteria are
applicable. -
The Aviation Office of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) updates the F ASP
every 10 years. The plan evaluates the State's public use airport system and related -
transportation elements. Additional elements analyzed and documented in the plan include
airport inventory, economic impact and analysis, aviation activity projections, air service
analysis, air cargo analysis, strategic planning, ground access, and land use. FASP projections -
for based aircraft and aircraft operations at MTH are presented in Section 2.0, Forecasts of
Aviation Demand.
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4.2.3 AIRPORT MASTER PLANNING PROCESS
Airport master plans are prepared by operators of individual airports, with the assistance of -
consultants and detail specific long-range plans for the individual airport within the framework
of statewide and regionaUmetropolitan airport system plans. These airport master plans may be -
funded by the FAA.
4.2.4 ROLE OF MTH -
MTH is classified as a primary commercial service airport. However, air carrier service was
suspended in 2000. As such, the airport is currently operating as a general aviation airport. The -
airport is highly underutilized but is designed, equipped, and capable of accommodating air
. . The likelihood of new air carrier service being introduced is unknown at this
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-- In the development of any airport, the balance between the various functional areas of the airport
is critical. The three main components: airside, landside, and airspace must all be comparable in
-- their respective abilities to accommodate existing and projected levels of aviation activity.
The existing airside capacity is governed by the airport's 5,000-foot runway, which today can
- accommodate most small GA aircraft under 60,000 pounds and a large percentage of larger
business-jet or commuter type aircraft.
- Landside considerations are also very important. Facilities that support passenger waiting space,
aircraft parking aprons, aircraft storage, maintenance facilities, and automobile parking facilities
must be present and adequately sized.
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From an airspace perspective, relative ease of use, required safety aspects and freedom from
operational delays must be addressed. Without adequate airspace, full utilization of airside and
~,- landside facilities may not be fully realized.
Airport demand capacity analysis attempts to achieve a full balance among the three aspects of
- airport development to meet the anticipated future operational role and aeronautical needs of the
airport. As airport deficiencies are identified, more specific determinations of sizing and timing
- of new airport facilities for the short-, intermediate-, and long range planning periods are needed.
Airport facility requirements identified through demand/capacity analysis are also presented in
the following sections.
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4.4 PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA
- 4.4.1 AIRPORT REFERENCE CODE
For the purposes of airfield and facility planning, the FAA has established a coding system called
...- an Airport Reference Code (ARC). The ARC represents two components related to the
operational demands of aircraft anticipated to utilize the airport over the entire planning period.
The first component of the coding system is the Airplane Approach Category, which is a
- grouping of aircraft that have similar landing approach speed characteristics. The second
component is the Airplane Design Group that groups aircraft by wingspan. Most often, airport
- planning considerations are based on pre-established ARCs, which in turn, establish airport
design criteria. Both components are described in greater detail as follows:
- Aircraft Approach Categories
. Approach speeds less than 90 knots
. Approach speed 91 knots or more, but less than 121 knots
. Approach speed 121 knots or more, but less than 141 knots
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. Wingspans 171 feet up to, but not including 214 feet
. Wingspans 214 feet up to, but not including 262 feet -
For the purposes of this Airport Master Plan, the overall 20-year future planning requirements
for MTH will reflect an ARC B-II classification. -,
4.4.2 RUNW A V GEOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS
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To accommodate projected activity and aircraft operational fleet mixes, the required overall
length of the existing runway was analyzed. To determine the runway length requirements,
several planning assumptions were utilized: -
. The airport has a field elevation of 5 feet.
. The highest mean maximum temperature is 85.9 degrees Fahrenheit in July. -
. On the hottest day, the calculated density altitude is 1,723 feet.
. Existing and future operational aircraft fleet mix will operate at maximum -
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. Business jets will operate at varying stage lengths.
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. Runway takeoff lengths for turboprop and business jets operating at maximum
gross takeoff weight are based on the FAA's "balanced field" methodology
under zero wind conditions. Non-stop aircraft trip length may be limited or -.
constrained due to the existing runway length of 5,008 feet and hottest day
conditions.
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4.4.3 T AXIW A vrr AXILANE GEOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS
Several types of taxiways comprise the taxiway system at any airport. These systems may -
include entrance and exit taxiways, bypass taxiways, parallel taxiways, and apron taxiways, and
taxilanes. Future taxiway placement and design at the airport should meet the following key
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- 4.4.4 LIGHTING AND NA VIGA TIONAL AID CRITERIA
As indicated in the Airport Inventory, the airport has an existing compliment of visual and
-- electronic Navigational Landing Aid (NA V AIDS). Runway 7/25 is equipped with a four-light
Precision Approach Path Indicator (P API) that serves each end. Runway 7 is equipped with
Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL).
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Runway 7 is currently served by a non-precision instrument approach procedure that provides
electronic horizontal navigational guidance to the runway approach end. The minimum decent
- altitude for this procedure is 460 feet above Mean Sea Level (AMSL).
As part of this Airport Master Plan Update, an investigation regarding the feasibility of utilizing
- precision Category-I Instrument Landing System (ILS) NA V AID facilities at MTH was
conducted. The ILS provides published vertical and horizontal electronic approach capabilities
.. when local cloud ceiling heights are as low as 200 feet above the runway end elevation and/or
when the horizontal visibility is as low as Y2 mile.
.,- The investigation revealed that, using current FAA design criteria, the likelihood of obtaining
FAA approval for the installation and use of a Category-I ILS at MTH is extremely limited due
to the following factors:
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. The airport runway centerline-to taxiway centerline separation of 200 feet
does not provide the required object free geometric or safety setback
- separation requirements.
. Environmentally sensitive land areas surrounding the runway do not provide
- the required area for facility siting and critical area protection.
. At an extended runway length of 6,000 feet, the required Medium Approach
Lighting System (MALS) with Runway End Alignment Lights (RAIL) would
, .'" require acquisition of land areas south of the airport along the extended
runway centerline that include would residential and environmentally-
sensitive lands.
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The potential for utilizing future space-based navigational systems promising similar precision-
instrument letdown capabilities was also investigated. Although the need for the traditional
- ground-based glide slope and localizer antenna systems would be eliminated, the associated
geometric and safety-related setback requirements are not anticipated to change. Similarly, the
approach light lane issues would remain unchanged as well.
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It is recommended that, as future precision instrument approach procedures using space-based or
similar emerging technologies come to fruition, the issue of applicability and feasibility of
- utilizing such systems at MTH be revisited.
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The existing PAPI and REll.. systems are anticipated to adequately serve the needs of pilots
using Runway 7/25 at MTH throughout the 20-year planning period. ,-
4.5 AIRSIDE DEMAND/CAPACITY ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF
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4.5.1 INTRODUCTION
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This section explains the existing inherent capacities of the various airside and landside facilities
at MTH. The various capacities will be measures against projected operational demand that
would be supported, limited or enhance by these facilities. -
4.5.2 AIRFIELD CAPACITY
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The determination of airfield capacity is key to the evaluation of the adequacy of the runway and
taxiway (airfield) system to meet existing and future airport activity demand levels. Hourly
capacities under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and the annual .........
airport service volume (ASV) for the one runway system were developed using methodologies as
specified in FAA AC 150/5060-5, Airport Capacity and Delay. This methodology has been
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4.5.2.1 Capacity Factors
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The following factors are fundamental to any airfield capacity analysis and are based on general
planning considerations for airports similar to MTH:
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Airfield Characteristics - The configuration and number of available runways, parallel
taxiways, and connector taxiways have a direct influence on an airfield's ability to accommodate
various types of aircraft in a given period. The type of navigational aids and other -
instrumentation is extremely important to runway capacity, particularly during periods of low
cloud ceilings and reduced horizontal visibility. -.
Runwav Use Confi2Urations - At airports with two or more runways, it is not uncommon to
find more than one configuration in use under normal operating conditions. Inadequate runway -
instrumentation or poor weather may also require a change in runway use. Ultimately, the
airfield should use a runway configuration that affords the highest hourly capacity. However,
due to varying conditions, this configuration often cannot be used 100 percent of the time. The -
airport's estimated ASV becomes a function of the period each configuration is used on an
annual basis.
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Meteorolo2ical Conditions - Runway capacity is highest during good weather when visibility is
at its best and Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) are in effect. When visibility and
ceiling are below specific minimums, IFR are imposed resulting in greater Air Traffic Control -
(A TC) separations between aircraft and longer occupancy times. Meteorological factors such as
fog, ice, strong crosswinds, and excessive water on the runways have a major influence on -
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runway capacity or overall airport utilization and may also cause a closure of a runway by ATC
~ (if applicable).
Aircraft Operatine: Fleet Mix - The aircraft operating fleet mix affects airfield capacity
-~ because an aircraft's size, approach speed, and braking ability affects the length of time the
aircraft occupies the runway.
- Touch-and-Go Operations - Repeated landings and takeoffs are normally associated with pilot
training or practice operations and may significantly affect runway capacity. A runway can
typically accommodate more touch-and-go operations in a given period that the normal landing
- and takeoff activity.
Taxiwav System - Similar to runways, taxiways can restrict the level of traffic an airfield may
- accommodate. Proper placement of exit taxiways based on the airport's operational fleet mix
can reduce occupancy times and preserve optimum capacity levels.
- Arrivals and Departures - The percentage of time that a runway is used for landings will also
have a significant impact on capacity. Since departures can normally be accommodated by ATC
- a faster rate that landings, runway capacity will be reduced when arrival demand increases. For
planning and capacity analysis purposes, a 50/50 approach and departure mix was utilized. This
assumption remains valid with, or without, an operational air traffic control tower (A TCT).
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Airspace - The location of an airport with respect to other neighboring airports and natural or
man-made obstructions (trees, buildings, towers, etc.) may restrict the way aircraft arrive and
- depart from the airport. Operations at other vicinity airports can conflict with operations at the
subject airport, causing the capacity of both airports to suffer. Additionally, the absence of
positive ATC or an active ATCT can also affect the volume of traffic safely accommodated by
- the airfield.
4.5.2.2 Peak Hour Demand
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Review of data provided from MTH airport management indicates peak operations represent 7.5
operations per hour in 2000. The peak demand is expected to increase to 10.1 operations per
- hour by the year 2020 (median scenario).
4.5.2.3 Runway Hourly Capacity
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Using a generalized approach as presented in FAA AC 150/5060-5, Airport Capacity and Delay,
the hourly capacity of the single runway is approximately 98 VFR operations per hour and 59
- IFR operations per hour.
4.5.2.4 Hourly Demand Versus Hourly Capacity
"-- Utilizing forecast levels of peak hour demand developed in Chapter 2, the projected peak hour
demand was compared to the long-range planning hourly capacities. As shown in Table 4.1 the
- hourly airfield capacity will not be exceeded within the 20-year planning period.
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RUNWAY CAPACITY ANALYSIS
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ExistingRunwa~ Year 2020'Percent -
Capacitv, Yeat2020Forecast of CaDacity Used
Annual ASY' 78,862 34
230,000
Hourly YFR2 -
Capacity 10 10
98
Hourly VFR3 -
Capacity 10 17
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Note: 'Annual Service Volume -
2 Visual Flight Rules
3 Instrument Flight Rules
Source: FAA AC 150/5060-5. Airport Capacity and Delay
URS Corporation. 2002 -
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A similar approach was taken to assess the airfield's ASV capacity. Using the FAA's
generalized "long-range" analysis technique, the ASV for Runway 7/25 was determined to be -
approximately 230,000 operations annually. Based on projected levels of aircraft activity at
MTH over the 20-year planning period, the existing runway capacity is anticipated to adequately
accommodate all aircraft operations without incurring operational. Therefore, the development -
of additional runways to serve aircraft operational demand at MTH is not required during the 20-
year planning period.
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4.5.3 FAA FIELD RUNWAY LENGTH REQUIREMENTS
The required lengths of the runways are dependent upon the characteristics of the aircraft that are -
anticipated to use them. Characteristics such as aircraft performance (acceleration and lift off
speed) at the specific design temperature of the airport, aircraft weight, non-stop stage length,
airport elevation, useful load, and runway gradient must all be evaluated. Each of these factors -
has been integrated into design curves provided by the aircraft manufacturers, which was used to
determine lengths within this study. -
Runway length calculations at MTH considered three main factors. The first factor reflects the
aircraft fleet mix anticipated to use the airport. The second is the normal maximum temperature -
of the hottest month (89.5 0 F in August). Finally, the official airport elevation (6.7 feet above
mean sea level) at the centroid of the airfield.
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As shown in Table 4.2, aircraft performance data was collected for 51 selected aircraft
representing various manufacturers using sea level elevation and International Standard
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Atmospheric conditions (590 F). The performance data was then adjusted to more accurately
reflect atmospheric conditions at MTH on the hottest day (temperature and elevation).
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Based on this analysis technique, the existing runway length of 5,008 feet can accommodate the
- runway takeoff length requirements of approximately 37 percent of the 51 business jet aircraft
examined. When operating at 100 percent useful load on the hottest day. A runway length of
6,000 feet would accommodate the takeoff length for approximately 80 percent of the same fleet
- of aircraft when departing under similar conditions. The remaining 20 percent of the GA
business jet aircraft could takeoff on a runway length of 6,000, but with certain weight
restrictions (i.e. reduced passenger or cargo payload).
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Results of the analysis indicate that an unconstrained runway length of over 7,100 feet would be
needed at MTH on the hottest day to fully to satisfy the takeoff length requirements of all 51 GA
'- business jet aircraft fleet departing 100 percent of useful load on the hottest day.
It is recommended that the runway be extended 992 feet to provide a total runway length of
- 6,000 feet.
4.5.3.1 Runway Width
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The current runway width of 100 feet exceeds the FAA's prescribed planning criteria of 75 feet
for ARC B-II planning purposes. No further widening of the runway is required.
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4.5.3.2 Runway Strength
----.... It was determined that the current 75,000 pound single-wheel, 129,000 pound dual-wheel, and
the 191,000 pound dual-tandem pavement design for Runway 7/25 will adequately accommodate
the current and projected operational fleet mix of aircraft over the 20-year planning period.
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4.5.4 TAXIWAYS
- The existing parallel taxiway system for Runway 7/25 is adequate for the 20-year planning
period. The FAA requires Category II airports to have a minimum 240-foot clearance between
the runway centerline and the taxiway centerline (FAA AC 150/5300-12). The existing
- clearance between these centerlines at MTH is 200 feet. Therefore, for the airport to serve
Design Group II aircraft, the FAA approved a deviation to the standards on May 18, 1983
(see Appendix 2). Geometric Requirements for the existing taxiway system are shown in
- Table 4.3.
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240'
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105' 105' (Minimum)
65.5' 65.5'
97' N/A -
57.5' 57.5'
56.1' 50'
10' 10'
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79' 79'
131' 131'
115' liS'
7.5' 7.5' -.
26' 26'
18' 18'
Note: 1 FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300-13, Airport Design, Including changes 1-7. -
Airport Reference Code 8-11.
Source: URS, November 2002
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4.5.4.1 Taxiway Width
Based on the projected operational aircraft fleet mix over the 20-year planning period, the width --
of the full length parallel and 4 connector taxiways for Runway 7/25 complies with the FAA's
ARC B-II geometric width requirements. Geometric Requirements for the existing taxiway -
system are shown in Table 4.3.
4.5.4.2 Taxiway Strength
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It was determined that the current 75,000 pound single-wheel, 129,000 pound dual-wheel, and
the 191,000 pound dual-tandem pavement design for the taxiway system will adequately
accommodate the current and projected operational fleet mix of aircraft over the 20-year -
planning period.
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4.5.5 AIRFIELD LIGHTING
4.5.5.1 Approach Lighting
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MTH currently has a non-precision 34: 1 approach to Runway 7. As previously discussed, future
upgrade to precision instrument approach capabilities is unlikely. Therefore, installation of a
MALS/MALS-R to Runway 7 is also not required. -
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4.5.5.2 Runway and Taxiway Lighting
--- Runway 7/25 is equipped with Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL). Runway 7/25 is currently
configured with Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL). The parallel taxiway and connector
taxiways are equipped with Medium Intensity Taxiway Lights (MITL). Existing lighting on both
- the runway and taxiways are considered adequate to meet future lighting requirements.
4.5.6 VISUAL NA VIGA TIONAL AIDS
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Existing visual navigational aids (NA V AIDS) located at MTH include Precision Approach Path
Indicator (P API). The PAPI system at MTH was recently replaced and is in good condition.
- The PAPI system is anticipated to remain as the mainstay of visual NA V AIDS serving visual
approaches throughout the 20-year planning period.
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4.5.7 ROTATING BEACON
Inspection of the airport's rotating beacon reveals that it is in good condition and it is anticipated
- to remain adequate throughout the 20-year planning period.
- 4.5.8 WINDSOCK/SEGMENTED CIRCLE
The airport's single lighted windsock and segmented circle are collocated on the south end of
Runway 7. The windsock is in good condition and is anticipated to remain adequate throughout
- the 20-year planning period. The location of the windstock may change as facility development
dictates throughout the 20-year planning period.
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4.5.9 OPERA TIONAL CONTROL
- MTH is currently a non-towered airport. It is anticipated that MTH will remain a non-towered
airport until such time that the level of aircraft operational activity meets or exceeds minimums
set forth in FAA Order 5090.3C, Field Formulation of the National Plan of Integrated Airport
,- Systems (NPIAS).
4.6 SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED AIRS IDE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
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The demand/capacity analysis and identification of facility requirements analysis section
identified the need for a longer runway length at MTH. This runway length would accommodate
- a larger percentage of the business jet fleet mix anticipated to use the airport throughout the
study period. The existing 5,008-foot runway accommodates approximately 37 percent of the
- business jet fleet mix at 100 percent useful load on the hottest day. An extension of 1,000 feet
would increase the percentage of aircraft accommodated at 100 percent useful load to 80 percent.
The remaining 20 percent of these aircraft would be accommodated with a weight restriction.
- Based on the analysis results, it is recommended the airport plan for a 500-foot extension to the
west runway end and a 492-foot extension to the east runway end during the 20-year planning
period.
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4.7.1 INTRODUCTION
The objective of the landside demand/capacity analysis is to determine the capability of existing -
airport landside facilities to accommodate existing and future aviation demands as quantified by
the aviation forecasts developed in Section 2.0, Forecasts of Aviation Demand, of this report. -
Once the demand/capacity analysis is performed, facility requirements can be determined. This
section will describe those additional facilities identified as being required to meet future
aviation demands as well as identify a timeframe in which the new facilities need to be -
implemented. Other facilities recommended based on safety, operating efficiency, or to
maintain, restore, and upgrade facilities to current standards will also be described.
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4.7.2 COMMERCIAL PASSENGER TERMINAL FACILITIES
There are no projected passenger terminal facilities shortfalls or capacity deficiencies identified -
as part of this Airport Master Plan Update. As designed and commissioned 1995, the existing
terminal building and supporting infrastructure currently operates below their intended capacity.
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It is recognized however, that while the likelihood and timeframe for the resumption of
scheduled air service is unknown, all efforts should be made to preserve or enhance the existing
terminal and supporting infrastructure for revenue-generation. Past examples of alternative -
(interim) measures to better utilize the terminal building without scheduled commercial service
have included, but not been limited to the development of a full-service restaurant. This or other -
similar terminal enhancement may serve to provide an immediate stream of revenue as well as to
further compliment hospitality services offered to the air travelling pubic at such time that
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This section addresses GA facility requirements according to current and projected levels of
local and itinerant GA activity.
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4.7.3.1 Transient and Based Aircraft Parking
Based and transient aircraft apron area parking is currently provided by Marathon Jet Center and -
Paradise Aviation, who serve as the airport's two Fixed Based Operators (FBOs). Recent apron
expansion projects have been completed for each FBO lease area to better accommodate the
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the needs of each FBO. All measures should be taken to preserve the capability to accommodate -
future apron area development through the orderly application of the FAA's airport design
criteria as specified in the FAA's Advisory Circular 150/5300-13, Airport Design.
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- The demand for T -hangar, conventional hangar, shade hangar and open tie-down aircraft storage
space is projected to increase throughout the 20-year planning period. The timing, layout, and
design of these spaces will depend upon the aircraft fleet mix, private or commercial use, and
- building space requirements.
T-Hanear Space
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As part of a multi-phased development program, a total of four T-hangar buildings consisting of
32 nested T-Hangars (42,283 square feet) were completed by Monroe County in December,
- 2002. These four T -hangars are located on the southwest side of the airfield and situated parallel
to the runway/taxiway system. Three of the buildings are 9,941 square feet in size, one is 12,460
square feet in size.
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It is recommended that follow-on development of T -hangars of similar size, shape and
construction be developed immediately to the west and east of the Phase-I complex. Phase-II T-
- hangar development would add approximately 40 additional hangars to meeting future demand
for covered aircraft storage. The timing for the development of the new T -hangars will be based
on apparent demand and other financial considerations.
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Conventional Hanear Space
- Together, the two FBO's have a total of 7,200 square feet of conventional hangar space. The
Monroe County Sheriff's Department completed a 120-foot by 100-foot conventional hangar
(12,000 square feet) with an aircraft apron of the same size. (1,667 square yards). A 30-foot by
- 100-foot administration office adjoins the hangar.
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It is recommended that land areas located along east of the runway be reserved for the
development of additional conventional hangar development. Such facilities would be situated
.- to allow access to and from U.S. Highway 1 while also provide direct access to the airfield. The
location size, and shape of such future conventional hangar facilities would most likely be
dictated by the such factors as the availability of suitable airport lands, hangar space
- requirements, administrative space and/or unique operating requirements. Other design criteria
that may serve to further dictate development options would most likely include drainage,
- surface access, apron design and other environmental considerations.
Shade Hanear Space
- There are 15 County owned shade hangars on the northeast side of the airfield. Four additional
shade hangars of similar type were relocated in 2003 to this same area of the airport to allow for
the construction of the T-Hangars on the southwest side of the airfield. All shade hangars are
- currently utilized. As demand for such aircraft storage materializes, additional shade hangar
development at MTH may be required. Development of additional shade hangars in the
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land, and environmental and airspace obstacle avoidance considerations.
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4.7.3.3 Specialized or Limited Aircraft Maintenance Activities
An area immediately adjacent to and northeast of the Paradise Aviation leasehold has been -
identified for the development of specialty aviation service operations. This designated lease
area would most likely accommodate the development of a conventional hangar and apron
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The fueling facilities are provided by both FBO operators and include the storage and truck
delivered distribution of lOOLL and Jet-A aviation fuels. Based on projected levels of aviation
activity throughout the 20-year planning period, no additional retail fuel storage and/or -
dispensing needs were identified for either FBO.
As other airport development occurs, tenant-specific needs may dictate the development of -
private fuel farms. Such fuel storage facilities would be planned, designed and permitted to meet
the specific needs of each on-airport operator.
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existing FBO terminal facilities are sized adequately to meet projected demand for each of their
respective operations throughout the 20-year planning period.
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4.7.3.6 Fixed Based Operator Automobile Parking
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4.7.4.1 Distribution/Sorting
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Fed Ex currently leases an 11,565 square-foot area that comprises the former 2,OOO-square-foot
former terminal building. Interviews of the FedEx station management did not indicate existing
operational constraints posed by the existing leased cargo building or aircraft apron facilities. It -
is recognized however, that as demand for overnight express cargo increases within the Middle
Keys, that the need for expanded facilities to support FedEx or other similar operations may be -
required within the 20-year planning period.
At such time that the existing ARFF facility is relocated to the east, the opportunity will exist to -
develop expanded cargo handling facilities in the same general mid-field location. Such cargo
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- . Integrated multi-modal cargo building
. Expanded airside exposure to a dedicated cargo apron
- . Truck loading docks
. Make-up, consolidation and break-bulk staging areas
- . Quarantine Area
. Refrigeration Units
- It is recommended that a future expanded air cargo development area be reserved to
accommodate the development of a cargo handling facility that would incorporate, at a
minimum, the facility elements listed above.
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4.7.4.2 Cargo Apron
- Mountain Air Cargo, under contract to Fed Ex, currently leases 9,565 square feet of apron that is
used exclusively as the air cargo ramp area. Based on existing FedEx operational demand levels
it is anticipated that this area will remain adequate to meet the specific needs of FedEx of other
- comparable overnight express mail operation throughout the 20-year planning period,
As additional multi-modal cargo facilities are developed in the mid-field area, additional cargo
- ramp and apron areas will be required to support additional cargo movements. It is
recommended that additional cargo apron areas developed as demand dictates.
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4.7.5 GROUND CARGO DISTRIBUTING AND SORTING FACILITIES
Fed Ex currently operates a ground sorting facility in a trailer located on the passenger terminal
- aircraft apron. The existing FedEx ground sort operation operates at this location on an interim
basis only. Fed Ex ground cargo is operated independently from Fed Ex air cargo. Therefore,
- there is no connectivity and no need to collocate the facilities.
At such time that the terminal apron area is needed to support the resumption of scheduled air
- carrier, commuter or air taxi operations, these ground cargo facilities and operations must be
relocated to a non-airport operations area (AOA).
- 4.7.6 GENERAL AIRPORT SUPPORT FACILITIES
4.7.6.1 Airport Rescue and Fire FightinglEmergency Operations Center
- Currently, plans are underway by the City of Marathon and Monroe County to develop a new
ARFF/Emergency Operations Center facility to the east that would continue to serve the Airport
and the City of Marathon. The development of this new facility is contingent upon available
- funding that may be forthcoming from a variety of sources that would include, but not be limited
to Monroe County, City of Marathon, FDOT, and the FAA.
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Currently, there are no dedicated buildings or staging areas for airport maintenance equipment. -
Trucks, mowers, and maintenance equipment are stored at various strategic locations around the
airport. It is recommended that a dedicated airport maintenance facility be developed in the
midfield area as part of or as a compliment to the expanded air cargo facilities. Such facilities -
would serve to consolidate, secure and eliminate from view most airport maintenance equipment.
This location would also provide direct access to the airport service road and U.S. Highway 1.
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4.7.6.3 Airport Administration Office
The Airport Administration Office is located on the second floor of the terminal building. It is -
anticipated that these administration office spaces will adequately serve the needs of the airport
management staff throughout the 20-year planning period.
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4.7.6.4 Airport Utilities
Airport Utilities at MTH include electrical, telephone, water, gas and sanitary sewer. Providers -
of these utilities are identified in Section 2.0, Airport Inventory. No known deficiencies are
noted and it is anticipated that these utilities will remain adequate throughout the 20-year
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4.7.6.5 Airport Security
As a commercial service air carrier airport, MTH is required to be certified as a Federal Aviation -
Regulation (FAR) Part 107 Airport. FAR Part 107 identifies airport security measures required
at the nations commercial service airports. Because MTH is not currently serving scheduled air -
carrier commercial service, the certain security screening facilities have been removed and or
deactivated. The airport has retained the integrity of the fencing and restricted gate access
facilities that surround the airport. -
It is recommended that existing security, fencing or gate access facilities be maintained for the
foreseeable future to preserve the capability to meet FAR Part 107 security requirements as -
demand for such facilities materializes.
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Surface Access to the Airport is provided by U.S. Highway 1 and Airport Boulevard. Both of
these roadways are fully developed and appear to be at their maximum widths at this time. It is -
anticipated that they will remain adequate throughout the 20-year planning period. However,
on-airport roadway improvements are recommended to allow security vehicles to circulate the
length of the airport (landside) without the hazard of frequent entering and exiting of U.S. -
Highway 1. Following are roadway improvement recommendations:
Construct an airport service and access roadway with landscaping on airport -
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properties between U.S. Highway 1 and the airport security fence. The
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for security patrols by local police forces, and access to public picnic sites
- without the hazard of entering and exiting U.S. Highway 1.
. Construct a one-lane service roadway eastward from the passenger terminal
- access road to the Mosquito Control Access drive.
. Construct a two-lane roadway from the volunteer fire station drive westward
to the general aviation access gates.
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. Construct a one-lane service roadway westward from the general aviation
gates to Airport Boulevard. Install landscaping typical of lower keys
- vegetation in the areas between u.S. Highway 1 and the service roadway west
of the passenger terminal building. Install landscaping typical of the upper
keys vegetation in areas between U.S. Highway 1 and the service roadway
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4.7.8 SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED LANDSIDE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
- The need for the various forms of landside facility development has been identified. Actualized
demand and availability of financial resources and incentives will most likely drive the timing,
- location and extent of such development.
The airport as currently configured, equipped and operated, meets or exceeds the facility
- requirements needed to satisfy the current level of aviation activity demand. As with most
projects, proper planning serves to identify opportunities for continued airport development to
meet the existing or anticipated operational demand. Throughout the history of the airport,
- Monroe County has planned and completed various airport improvement projects to satisfy the
needs of the commercial and general aviation flying public.
- Because the existing passenger terminal complex is relatively new and currently utilized, the
opportunity for ongoing airport landside improvement will most likely be limited to the
development of facilities supporting general aviation activity. Such activities would serve to
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further expand the revenue-generating capabilities of the airport while enhancing the level of
aviation services offered to the Middle Keys and the flying public. Further discussion of
- planning predicated on the goal of maintaining or enhancing aviation facilities and services at
MTH is further discuss in the following sections of this Master Plan Update report.
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This section presents the 20-year airport development plan for MTH. The plan is
- described in a series of development planning topics for clarity and understanding.
Emphasis is placed on capital improvements through the year 2020 in keeping with the
Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) definition of a 20-year Master Plan.
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It is implicit in the planning for MTH, that the existing site be developed to its full
potential to serve segments of commercial service and general aviation in accordance
- with the recommendations contained in Section 4, Demand/Capacity Analysis and
Identification of Facility Needs. A staging program of improvements has been planned
- which will ensure an adequate balance between aviation needs, community goals,
funding and financial feasibility. Detailed staging and cost estimates are described in
Section 7.0, Implementation Program.
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This section describes the basic planning elements of the recommended 20-year
development program of the airport through the year 2020. The following four major
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. Long-Range Plan;
- Land Requirements;
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. Airport Land Use Plan, and;
- Building Area Planning.
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Each of the four topics is discussed individually in the following analysis.
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5.2 LONG-RANGE PLAN
- The recommended Long-Range Airport Development Plan as shown on Figures 5.1
through 5.3 depict the airport as it might look toward the end of the forecast period. The
- airport has been developed to include the necessary elements as identified in Section 4.
As presented, this airport development plan is not intended to represent a finite scenario,
but as a demonstration of how the airport might appear toward the end of the forecast
- period. The principal features of the plan are as follows:
. Extension of Runway 7/25 and Taxiway "A" to length of 6,000 Feet;
- ~ - . New Monroe County Sheriff Hangar, Apron and Fuel Farm Complex;
. New Aviation Maintenance Specialty Hangar and Apron;
- . New East FBO Hangar;
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. New Airport Traffic Control Tower;
. Expanded Multi-Modal Air Cargo Facility;
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. New Corporate Hangar Facilities, and;
. Additional On-Airport Aviation-Related Land Uses.
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As shown on Figures 5.1 though 5.3, the ultimate airfield layout and geometry includes
a 992-foot extension of Runway 7/25 and parallel Taxiway "A" to a length of 6,000 feet.
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5.3.1 RUNWAY 7/25
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Runway 7/25 will remain the only runway, with anticipated non-precision approach
capabilities to both runway ends. The airport reference code for Runway 7/25 is and will
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5.3.1.1 Runway 7/25 Pavement and Safety Area
The airfield improvements to Runway 7/25 and Taxiway "A" include the extension of the -
runway 492 feet to the east and 500 feet to the west. The Runway Safety Area would
extend 300 feet beyond each end of the runway and have a width of 150 feet. This -
runway configuration would provide 6,000 feet of full-strength usable runway pavement
with a fully compliant Runway Safety Area surrounding the runway.
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Because landing threshold would be relocated to each extended runway end, no
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The future pavement strength for extended Runway 7/25 would remain unchanged and is
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5.3.1.3 Runway 7/25 Electronic and Visual NA V AIDS
Electronic and visual navigational aid equipment serving Runway 7/25 is anticipated to
ultimately include the following:
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. Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) located 2.1 miles southwest of
Runway 7 threshold;
r,.._ . Four-light Precision Approach Indicators (PAPls) serving Runway 7
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5.3.1.4 Runway End Data
Based on the extended runway configuration, preliminary engineering efforts establish
- future runway end elevations and runway end geodetic coordinates. The existing and
future runway end elevation and geodetic coordinate data is listed in Table 5.2. This
- information will be used to establish runway end and Federal Aviation Regulations Part
77 Imaginary Airspace Surface elevations for the airport.
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An essential element of any airport layout is an efficient aircraft ground circulation -
system, which connects the runways to the aviation facilities throughout the airport. To
maximize the effectiveness and capacity of the runway system, taxiways are located
parallel to the runways along with connector taxiways placed at exit and entry points -
along the runway. The FAA, airport users groups, and the consultant have recommended
this basic design for MTH. -
Based upon the forgoing, a 992-foot extension of Taxiway Alpha ("A") with associated
runway end connector taxiways at each runway end would provide the most efficient -
airport layout. These extensions are reflected on Figures 5.1 and 5.3.
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When Runway 7/25 is extended, each landing threshold and associated FAR Part 77
Inner Approach Surface will shift outward accordingly. Starting 200 feet beyond the -
runway end, the Runway 7 Inner Approach Surface will shift 500 feet to the west. The
Runway 25 Inner Approach Surface will shift and 492 feet to the east.
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Runway 7 is currently served by a NDB or GPS non-precision instrument approach
procedure having straight-in approach cloud ceiling height and horizontal visibility
minimums of 460 feet and 1 mile respectively. Regardless of runway length, the shape --
and size of the Inner Approach Surface for Runway 7 would remain unchanged.
On-going development of space-based navigational facilities may provide future -
precision-instrument capabilities to many airports using the Local Area Augmentation
System (LAAS) and Wide Area Augmentation System (W AAS). These systems are -
anticipated to offer both horizontal and vertical guidance capabilities similar to that
offered by an Instrument Landing System (ILS) today. The future feasibility of using the
LASS/W AAS at MTH to achieve precision-instrument approach capabilities is unknown -
at this time. However, in anticipation that future space-based systems may allow non-
precision capabilities to both runway ends, the Runway 25 Inner Approach Surface
would increase in size. Starting 200 feet from the approach end of Runway 25, the -
trapezoidal Inner Approach Surface would be 500 feet in width, extend outward along the
extended runway centerline to a distance of 10,000 feet and have an outer width of 3,500
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To accommodate the ultimate development of the Runway 7/25 at MTH, no land
acquisition is required by Monroe County. It is recommended however, that proper
-, A vigation Easements and land use zoning be secured for land areas that are encompassed
by portions of the Runway Protection Zones that extend beyond the eastern-most and
western-most property boundaries.
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An essential ingredient to the efficient operation of an airport is the organization of the
various land use functions that occur on the airport into manageable units. These units
.' , should be organized in such a manner as to provide equal status to like uses, while at the
same time separating units to allow for expansion as the airport continues to develop.
- This plan provides adequate acreage for each of the land uses set forth in the facility
needs program. In addition, it complements the existing and future public access, takes
into account the location of existing facilities to remain, recognizes environmental
. . characteristics of undeveloped acreage, and reflects decisions made by Monroe County
and airport management during the course of the Airport Master Plan Update Study.
- In this plan, on-airport land use functions occur adjacent to one another throughout the
20-year planning period and with sufficient acreage for development and/or expansion of
- existing and future airport tenants.
5.5.1 AIRPORT LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Categories of airport land use for planning purposes are set forth as follows:
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. General Aviation Areas;
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. Undeveloped Environmentally-Sensitive Areas;
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. Airport Service Road.
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The following paragraphs are devoted to defining each of these categories and describing
the locations of these land uses on the airport property.
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This category includes land used for the runway/taxiway pavements, navigation aids, and .-
their related critical clearance areas as defined by the FAA.
Figures 5.1 through 5.3 depict the future airfield area and the associated the Runway -'-
Protection Zones (RPZs) for each runway for the 20-year planning period. The RPZs are
two-dimensional trapezoid-shaped areas located beyond each runway end. Within the
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RPZ, land use is restricted and should be controlled through airport ownership in Fee
Simple terms or, when extending beyond the property boundary of the airport, through
the use of A vigation Easements. The RPZs for each end of the existing 5,OO8-foot .-
Runway 7/25 currently extend beyond the airport's east and west property boundary.
With planned runway extensions and anticipated improvements to the approach :-
capabilities to Runway 25, the future RPZs will shift outward and, for Runway 25,
increase size. As such, each RPZ will encompass larger areas of non-airport owned land.
The current airfield shape or size is not anticipated to change with the planned .-
improvements to the runwayltaxiway system.
5.5.1.2 Passenger Terminal Area .
This land area encompasses all the facilities needed to serve the airport user or
commercial passenger, which include the passenger terminal structures, transient aircraft -
apron area adjacent to the terminal, public auto parking, employee parking, and the
terminal access and loop roadway system.
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The existing terminal building and supporting infrastructure were constructed in 1995
and are, without current scheduled air carrier or commuter service, highly underutilized.
No changes are planned for the terminal area, associated infrastructure or support systems -
at this time. At such time that the resumption of scheduled air carrier, commuter, or air
taxi services occurs, facility and area planning within the passenger terminal area will be '-
addressed to best accommodate such operations.
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At MTH, all areas not supporting passenger terminal, air cargo or airport maintenance
activities are reserved for general aviation uses. This includes both commercial and non-
commercial activities. Commercial general aviation, by definition, consists of the FBOs -
and aircraft services. These activities include: the sale of aviation services for a profit to
the general public, including maintenance, storing and servicing of aircraft; sale of -
aircraft; sale of aircraft parts and accessories; sale of aircraft fuel, lubricants and
propellants, and operation of non-scheduled and charter transportation. Non-commercial
general aviation, by definition, consists of those activities that involve the facilities for '-
storage and service of aircraft for an individual, private organization, or corporation
solely for its own benefit.
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activities are located along u.s. Highway 1 and at certain locations beyond the approach
- Other areas currently used for non-aviation activities located at the
end of Runway 25.
west and east ends of the airport have been identified as being suitable for the
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5.5.1.4 Airport Operations Areas
-- The future operations and support areas for MTH consist of a new airport traffic control
tower, new airport maintenance building, and relocated Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
- facility. These facilities are depicted in Figures 5.1 through 5.3. The proposed location
for the new airport traffic control tower (A TCT) was predicated on FAA airport traffic
control tower site selection and line-of-sight criteria. The new A TCT would also require
- the complimentary development of support areas, employee parking and anticipated
security set backs.
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Areas classified as undeveloped and environmentally sensitive include most of the airport
land areas along west of Runway 7/25 bordering Aviation Boulevard. These areas are
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sensitive salt ponds, mangroves, wetlands and upland exotic communities. Although
- these areas present limited opportunity for airport facility development, they can serve as
a visual buffer between the airport and the nearby residential communities immediately
west of the airport. These areas are not programmed for aviation use throughout the 20-
- year planning period.
5.5.1.6 Areas Reserved for Future Aviation Development
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Three on-airport leased parcels currently operating as non-aviation uses (Monroe County
Humane Society, Monroe County Department of Public Works and the DA V meeting
-- hall) have been reserved for future use as aviation-related land areas. These areas are
shown on Figures 5.1 through 5.3. The transition from these current uses to aviation-
related uses will be based on a number of factors that may include, but not be limited to:
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. Voluntary or involuntary relocation with in-kind facilities;
. Demonstrated need for such land use conversion, and;
. "Highest and Best" use of on-airport lands that would serve to
- enhance, attract or accommodate aviation demand.
5.5.1.7 Airport Frontage Road
- The existing airport frontage road serves primarily to provide limited access to
underground and overhead utilities located along the airport's east side. The frontage
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Planned improvements include reconstruction of the road to run the entire length of the
airport with certai n associated landscaping improvements mandated by local -
development code. The landscaping improvements will serve as a visual buffer between
U.S. Highway 1 and the airport. The planned improvements will establish free flowing
vehicular movement from all proposed airport development activity centers and will -
allow utility and security vehicles to circulate the length of the non-secured areas along
the east side of the airport without the hazard of entering and exiting U.S. Highway 1. .
The frontage road improvements are depicted on Figures 5.1 through 5.3, The proposed -
landscaping plan is not shown.
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5.5.2 SURROUNDING LAND USE
Existing land uses surrounding the airport include residential, light industrial, commercial -
and governmental. Residential land uses are located northwest, northeast, southeast and
southwest of the airport. Light industrial land uses are located northeast of the airport.
Commercial land uses are located northeast, southeast, and southwest of the airport. The -
proposed airport improvements will occur entirely on airport property and therefore not
physically impact or adversely affect existing and planned land uses surrounding the
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5.6 BUILDING AREA PLAN
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The proposed development of on-airport facilities at MTH through the year 2020 is
shown on Figures 5.1 through 5.3. In addition to satisfying the facility requirements that -
were established in Chapter 4, the Building Area Plan reflects expandability in each
facility in order for MTH to favorably respond to foreseen as well as unforeseen aviation
demand. The following paragraphs discuss these facilities in detail. -
5.6.1 CONTINUED T - HANGAR DEVELOPMENT (PHASE II)
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To meet the projected demand for covered aircraft parking facilities throughout the 20-
year planning period, the development of additional T -hangar structures is proposed to
occur to the west and east of the Phase-I T-hangar development. The additional T- -
hangars would be of similar design and would be constructed as demand for coverd
storage space or financial interest dictates. Similar to the Phase-I development, gated
access and automobile parking would be available. A concept plan depicting these -
facilities is shown on Figure 5.1.
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- A concept plan depicting the development of an aircraft wash rack facility is shown on
Figure 5.1. The location of the wash rack was predicated on providing the required
- oil/water separator traps and filters, surface water collection and treatment, access to
Taxiway "A" and the airport service road. Other alternative on-airport locations for the
development of a wash rack may be identified as on-going facility developments
- materialize.
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To address latent demand for the development of corporate-style hangar facilities at
MTH, two on-airport land areas were identified as being suitable for the conceptual
- planning for such facilities. An undeveloped area located immediately east of the
western-most FDOT detention/retention pond was identified as suitable for development
of possibly three 50-foot by 55-foot conventional hangars, aprons and road access and
- automobile parking. An immediately west of the eastern-most FDOT
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detention/retention pond was also identified as suitable for development of a single
- corporate facility of similar size with an apron and road access and automobile parking.
The required surface water collection and treatment to support these developments will
further dictate the design, layout and extent of impervious surfaces. A concept plan
- depicting these facilities is shown on Figures 5.1 and 5.3.
5.6.4 SUPPORT FACILITIES PLAN
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As part of the functional land use organization of the airport, areas have been established
in the plan for airport operational activities that includes the potential development of an
- Airport Traffic Control Tower, new airport maintenance facilities, and a future Airport
Rescue and Fire Fighting/Emergency Operations Center. A concept plan depicting these
facilities is shown on Figure 5.2.
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5.6.4.1 New Airport Traffic Control Tower
- FAA guidance on the location of an Airport Traffic Control Tower (A TCT) is provided
by FAA Order 6480.4, Airport Traffic Control Siting Criteria. This FAA Order
establishes mandatory and nonmandatory requirements concerning the site and height
- selection of an ATCT. It is applicable to all projects for the establishment or relocation
of FAA-funded ATCT facilities. Referencing Order 6480.4, the line-of-sight visibility
requirements dictate that an A TCT located on the east side of the airport at a midfield
--- location would require that A TCT personnel have a minimum observer height of 43-foot
above ground elevation.
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feet or more. At such a height, the ATCT would penetrate the 7:1 Transitional Surface
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and the associated impact to navigable airspace rests solely with the FAA. -
The timing and funding for the development of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower at
MTH will be solely dependent on the demonstrated need for such a facility. Funding for -
such facilities is available primarily through the FAA, but may be also funded through
participation by the Florida Department of Transportation's Aviation Office and local
funding sources. The criteria for Federal funding participation for the development of an -
Airport Traffic Control Tower is referenced in Federal Aviation Regulations Part 170,
Establishment and Discontinuance Criteria for Airport Traffic Control Tower Facilities
and FAA Order 7031.2C, Change 6, Airway Planning Standard No.1. The proposed ~~
location of the A TCT is shown on Figure 5.2.
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The development plan calls for a dedicated airport maintenance facility to be developed
adjacent to the expanded multi-modal air cargo facility. The need for such a facility is --
immediate, however the size, shape and adjacency will most likely be dictated by facility
planning for the proposed cargo facility. The proposed location of the proposed airport
maintenance facility is shown on Figure 5.2. -
5.6.4.3 New Aircraft Rescue and Fire FightinglEmergency Operations Center
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Current document list MTH as having a "Limited" Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
Index. The ARFF facility is currently operated by the Volunteer Fire Department
Corporation and serves both the Airport and the City of Marathon. The ARFF building is -
over 35 years old and in need of replacement.
To accommodate future ARFF requirements, an area has been reserved for future -
development of an ARFF/Emergency Operations Center facility. Current plans are
underway to develop a new facility to the east that would continue to serve the airport -
and the City of Marathon. The proposed location of the new Aircraft Rescue and Fire
FightinglEmergency Operations Center is shown on Figure 5.2.
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5.6.5 EXPANDED MULTI-MoDAL AIR CARGO FACILITY
A proposed expansion of the existing air cargo complex at MTH was predicated on -
anticipated future demand for expanded cargo movements in the Middle Keys within the
20-year planning period. The size, layout and overall scheme of such a facility has not
been determined as part of this Airport Master Plan Update. A conceptual footprint to -
accommodate the transfer, handling and temporary storage of goods between surface and
air modes of cargo transportation is shown on Figure 5.2.
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-- The new Monroe County Sheriff's complex will comprise a large conventional hangar,
attached office space, apron areas and fueling facilities. Development for these facilities
is scheduled to occur within the 2002-2003 timeframe. The new Monroe County
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- 5.6.7 NEW A VIA TION MAINTENANCE SPECIALTY HANGAR AND APRON
A concept plan depicting a new specialty maintenance operation and apron is shown on
_.. Figure 5.3. The development of such facilities is anticipated to occur within the 2003-
2004 timeframe.
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A concept plan depicting the construction of a new conventional hangar as part of the
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anticipated to occur within the 2003-2004 timeframe.
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This section provides a general overview of some environmental conditions that should be
- considered relative to proposed improvements to MTH. Although a detailed assessment of
impacts is beyond the scope of this master plan study, this chapter broadly discusses some of the
more important environmental considerations that may have to be further evaluated in order to
- meet Federal, state and or local requirements prior to detailed design and construction.
- 6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL EV ALUA TION REQUIREMENTS
FAA Order 5050.4A titled "Airport Environmental Handbook" provides guidance for the
.- preparation of environmental studies for proposed airport development actions. Order 5050.4A
identifies environmental impact categories that should be considered in the environmental
process. The handbook lists the following 20 impact categories:
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. Noise
- . Compatible Land Use
. Social Impacts
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. Induced Socioeconomic Impacts
f..-_ . Air Quality
. Water Quality (and Drainage)
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. Section 4(0 of the Department of Transportation Act
- . Historic, Architectural, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources
. Biotic Communities
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. Endangered and Threatened Species of Flora and Fauna
- . Floodplains
. Coastal Zone Management Program
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It should be emphasized that the information contained in this section is not a formal -
Environmental Assessment (EA), or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as referred to in the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or the Airport and Airway Improvement
Act of 1982. This overview will, however, point out those areas that may have the potential to -
be impacted by the proposed airport development at MTH and which may require further
environmental study before project implementation.
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In addition to the Federal NEP A requirements, the State of Florida requires analysis of possible
impacts under Statute 380.06, "Developments of Regional Impact," or DR!. Items considered
within the DRI include: -
. The extent to which the development would create or alleviate environmental
problems such as air or water pollution or noise. -
. The amount of pedestrian or vehicular traffic likely to be generated.
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. The number of persons likely to be residents, employees, or otherwise present.
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. The likelihood that additional or subsidiary development will be generated.
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. The extent to which the development would create an additional demand for, or
additional use of, energy, including the energy requirements of subsidiary -
developments.
. The unique qualities of particular areas of the state.
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To assist in the environmental study process, the preliminary evaluations discussed in this
section address potential impacts associated with projects proposed at MTH. -
6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS
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Normally, airport improvement projects which are considered to be Federal actions or which
receive Federal funding must be examined from an environmental standpoint in order to comply
with NEPA, the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, and other pertinent laws. -
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Guidance in the FAA's consideration of environmental impacts is provided in Order 1050.1D,
Policies and Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts; Order 5050.4A, Airport
-,~.. Environmental Handbook, as well as the Council on Environmental Quality's Regulations for
Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, found in 40
-~ CPR 1500-1508.
For any proposed airport action, the FAA performs an initial environmental determination that
- considers the type of action and its potential effect upon the environment. The result of the
determination is generally the selection of one of three environmental processes:
- Categorical Exclusion (Cat Ex) - When a proposed action does not result in significant
environmental impacts for which an EA or EIS would be required. The Cat Ex may require a
brief documentation of the project's description and environmental impact potential in order to
- support its processing as a Cat Ex.
Environmental Assessment (EA) - is prepared for proposed actions with expected minor or
- uncertain environmental impact potential. An EA requires similar analysis and documentation as
an EIS, but with somewhat less detail and coordination. Depending upon whether or not certain
- environmental thresholds of significance are exceeded, an EA will either lead to a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI) or require the preparation of an EIS.
- Environmental Impact Statement - is prepared for major Federal actions that are generally
known to have the potential for significant environmental impacts. Actions which normally
require an EIS include: initial Airport Layout Plan approval or airport location approval, Federal
- financial participation, or airport layout approval for a new runway capable of handling air
carrier aircraft at a commercial service airport. An EIS involves thorough evaluation and
documentation of a proposed action's purpose and need, alternatives, affected environment, and
- environmental consequences. The study requires coordination with involved Federal, state and
local agencies and the public.
- When the FAA determines that environmental evaluation is required, FAA Order 5050.4A,
Airport Environmental Handbook, is used as a guide in the preparation of such studies.
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State of Florida DRI Application for Development Approval (ADA) is prepared for proposed
airport actions that include, among other things, a "25-percent lengthening of an existing
- runway." The local government may certify to the Florida Department of Community Affairs
(DCA) that a proposed development is consistent with the local government comprehensive plan
and does not require an amendment to that plan.
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6.4 EXAMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CATEGORIES
- The following is a brief overview of the environmental impacts associated with the proposed
Master Plan development program. This analysis does not constitute formal submittal for FAA
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EIS, or DR!.
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6.4.1 NOISE AND COMPATIBLE LAND USE
Noise is a significant by-product of the operation of an airport. To achieve understanding of the -
magnitude of the noise impact at MTH, a noise analysis has been conducted to account for
existing and future operational conditions. -
The noise levels around the airport can be determined by two methods. One is to simply
measure it. However, to get an accurate assessment, many locations would have to be sampled -
over a long period of time with sophisticated monitoring equipment. The other method is to
calculate nOIse levels usmg verified computer models based on previously measured
performance and sound data. This latter approach allows flexibility in assessing operating -
conditions and provides a consistent means for determining future noise levels under
hypothetical situations, for which monitoring cannot be done. Because of this, computer noise
modeling was selected for noise level determination. -
The FAA's Integrated Noise Model (INM) , Version 6.0c, (the computer-based mathematical
model) is used for predicting aircraft noise at and around airports. The INM calculates noise -
exposure from information provided by the user (physical layout of airport runways and flight
tracks; any non-standard alternative operational or performance data; frequency and time of -
operation) and data contained in the model (aircraft noise levels, standard operational and
performance data). The results of the model can be expressed for a variety of noise metrics
either at specific receiver locations or in contours of equal noise exposure for selected values. -
The metric of choice is the Average Day-Night Sound Level (Ldn or DNL), which is the yearly
average of the A-weighted (to approximate the frequency response of the ear) sound level, in --
decibels (dBA), integrated over a 24-hour period. It incorporates a 10 dBA additional weighting
for events between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to account for the increased annoyance to noise during the -
night hours.
A verage annual DNL contours are widely used to relate noise in residential environments to -
annoyance by speech interference, and in some part by sleep and activity interference. Several
advantages to its use include:
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. Widespread acceptance among Federal, state and local governments.
. Accounts for repetitive noise environment with some variation imposed by -
weekday, weekend, and seasonal activity.
. Reasonable and practical to understand and use for planning, enforcement and -
monitoring.
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. Easily applied for future noise prediction.
-'. Various agencies, including the FAA and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), have
established guidelines for determining the impact of noise on people. One method is to identify
_. land uses that are "normally compatible" or "incompatible" with different levels of noise
exposure. The FAA Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 150 provides a detailed table
indicating compatibility of land uses with the outdoor noise environment. By comparing the
- predicted or measured DNL level at a particular site with values in the table, the range of
compatible uses may be determined. Table 6.1 is from FAR Part 150 and provides guidance for
review of land use compatibility. In general, the determination of DNL contour levels 65, 70,
- and 75 are useful for most evaluations of noise impact. TABLE 6.1
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olf Courses, Riding Stables, Water Recreation
NOTE: The designations contained in this table do not constitute a Federal determination that any use of land covered by the program is -
acceptable or unacceptable under Federal, State or local law, The responsibility for determining the acceptable and permissible land
uses and the relationship between specific properties remains with the local authorities, FAA determinations under Part 150 are not
intended to substitute Federally determined land use for those determined to be appropriate by local authorities in response to locally
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NLR Noise Level Reduction (outdoor to indoor) are to be achieved through incorporation of noise attenuation into the design and
construction of structure,
25,30, or 35 Land use and related structures are generally compatible; measures to achieve NLR of 25,30, or 35 dB must be -
incorporated in design and construction of structure.
I Where the community determines that residential or school uses must be allowed, measures to achieve outdoor to indoor NLR of at least 25
dB and 30 dB should be incorporated into building codes and be considered in individual approvals. Normal residential construction can be -
expected to provide a NLR of 20 dB, thus, the reduction requirements are often stated as 5, 10, or 15 dB over standard construction and
normally assume mechanical ventilation and closed windows year round. However, the use of NLR criteria will not eliminate outdoor noise
problems,
2 Measures to achieve NLR of 25 dB must be incorporated into the design and construction of portions of the buildings where the public is
received, office areas, noise-sensitive areas, or where the normal noise level is low. -
3 Measures to achieve NLR of 30 dB must be incorporated into the design and construction of portions of the buildings where the public is
received, office areas, noise-sensitive areas, or where the normal noise level is low.
4 Measures to achieve NLR of 35 dB must be incorporated into the design and construction of portions of the buildings where the public is
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5 Land use compatible provided special sound reinforcement systems are installed,
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Operations by aircraft type for the Base Year Conditions (2000) and the last year of the 20-year
Forecast (2020) Conditions are listed in Table 6.2. Fleet mix used to develop the noise contours
reflect both base year and forecast conditions as presented in the Forecast Section of this report. -
The forecast levels of activity reflect the "median" scenario presented in Section 3.0, Forecasts
of Aviation Demand. The DNL metric takes into account the increased annoyance of nighttime
(10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) operations by multiplying each nighttime operation by a factor of 10. It - -
was estimated 5 percent of all operations took place at night.
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lMulti-Engine Piston BEC58P 8.00% 4,328 11. 86 14.77% 11,625 31.85
lMulti-Engine Turboprop CNA441 2.70% 1 ,460 4.00 3.71% 2,920 8.00
- Rotary B206L 2.71% 1,467 4.02 3.73% 2,935 8.04
B212 1.34% 723 1.98 1.84% 1,445 3.96
et LEAR35 2.98% 1,614 4.42 4_10% 3,228 8.84
GlV 2.98% 1,614 4.42 4.10% 3,228 8.84
- CNASOO 2.98% 1,614 4.42 4.10% 3,228 8.84
LEAR25 2.98% 1,614 4.42 4.10% 3,228 8.84
Militarv Jet T-2C 1.37% 744 2.04 0.95% 744 2.04
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Note: 156 proposed. annualized military operations not modeled in INM,
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The estimated runway utilization for the Base Year Existing and Forecast Conditions consist of
- usage based on prevailing wind conditions. Runway 07 is utilized the most, approximately 70
percent of the time, with the remaining 30 percent of operations on Runway 25. All flight tracks,
or average routes to and from the runways, were modeled as straight-in and straight-out along the
- extended runway centerlines.
Major contributions of noise are expected to occur from jet aircraft operating at the airport. For
- purposes of noise analysis, jet aircraft operations modeled as four separate aircraft, Lear 25, Lear
35, Gulfstream IV, and the Cessna 500, in the INM Version 6.0c is thought to adequately assess
the impacts of any business jet operations throughout the 20-year planning period.
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The DNL 65 dBA noise contour for the Base Year Conditions in 2000 is presented in Figure 6.1
- for all aviation activity. The contour is shown on a Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
produced base map, developed from data obtained from the Monroe County Property Appraiser
(2000) and the Florida Geographical Data Library (2000). The DNL 65 dBA contour extends off
~- of airport property, on the runway centerline, by approximately 4,800 feet to the east and 3,000
feet to the west. The contour also extends approximately 450 feet off airport property to the
north and 350 feet to the south. The contour contains sensitive land uses to all sides of the
- airport. These sensitive uses are primarily existing residential developments. Residences are
typically incompatible with noise levels in excess of 65 DNL.
- Noise contours for the Forecast Conditions in 2020 are presented on Figure 6.1 for all aviation
activity. The Forecast Condition was modeled with the proposed 492-foot extension to Runway
- 07/25 to the east and the proposed 500-foot extension to the west (total length of 6,000 feet).
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approximately 6,400 feet to the east and 4,200 feet to the west. The contour also extends
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approximately 650 feet off airport property to the north and 550 feet to the south. The contour
contains sensitive land uses to all sides of the airport. These sensitive uses are primarily existing
residential developments. -,
As shown in Figure 6.1, the DNL 65 dBA noise contour as projected for the year 2020 would
expand slightly when compared to the existing condition. This larger DNL 65 dBA noise -
exposure contour would encompass a relatively small number of additional non-compatible land
uses. Coordination with the FAA and possibly the State of Florida would need to occur during
additional environmental analysis, as described in Section 6.3 of this environmental overview. It -
is recommended these contours be used for compatible land use zoning so the maximum amount
of land may be protected around the airport. Proper zoning controls around the airport are -
extremely important in preventing the further occurrence of incompatible land uses.
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The principal social impacts to be considered are those associated with the relocation of homes
or businesses or other community disruption which may be caused by the proposed action (FAA -
Order 5050AA).
An action is judged as having significant social impacts if it involves any of the following: -
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Environmental justice impacts were evaluated through the quantification of population and -
acquisition of land off of airport property. The objective of this analysis was to determine
whether there would be a disproportionately high adverse impact on minority and low-income
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The 20-year airport improvements would not require the relocation of any residences or
businesses; alter surface transportation patterns; divide or disrupt established communities; -
disrupt orderly, planned development; or cause an appreciable change in employment. However,
the improvements at MTH as a general aviation airport would increase employment levels -
slightly, resulting in a positive economic impact on the area. In addition, since the airport
improvements should occur on MTH property, minority and low-income populations would not
be directly impacted. Noise analysis evaluating indirect impacts to low-income and minority .-
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6.4.3 INDUCED SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS
-- Induced socioeconomic impacts involve shifts in patterns of population growth, public service
demands, and changes in business and economic activity because of airport development. The
_.-- 20-year airport improvements at MTH would not cause shifts in population growth or public
service demands. Shifts in population growth are not anticipated since areas of residential land
use would not being displaced. Public services operated by the City of Marathon such as police,
- fire, and emergency services are not anticipated to be impacted.
The development of MTH, including expanded aviation facilities, has the potential to positively
- impact business activity in the area, since revenue generated by airport tenants and users may
ultimately be re-circulated into the Middle Keys. In addition, construction jobs would be
temporarily generated due to the extension of Runway 7/25 and other associated airport
- improvement projects.
Therefore, no significant adverse induced socioeconomic impacts are anticipated as a result of
- the 20-year airport improvements.
- 6.4.4 AIR QUALITY
According to the guidelines set forth in FAA Order 5050AA, Airport Environmental Handbook,
- an air quality analysis may be required if the proposed action involves the following:
. Airport location (new airport site),
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. Airport development allowing an increase in aircraft operations,
. The construction or expansion of airside or landside facilities.
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The air quality assessment procedures outlined in FAA-AEE-82-21, Air Quality Procedures for
- Civilian and Air Force Bases must be followed to determine if an Air Quality Analysis is
needed. These procedures state that if an airport has less than 1.3 million annual passenger
enplanements and less than 180,000 annual general aviation aircraft operations, within the time
- frame of the proposed action, no air quality assessment is needed.
MTH is a general aviation airport that has less than 1.3 million passenger enplanements.
- Currently, annual general aviation operations are estimated to be 54,000. Annual general
aviation operations are forecast to reach just under 73,000 by year 2020 (see Section 3.0,
Forecasts of Aviation Demand). These values do not exceed the thresholds specified in FAA
- Order 5050AA; therefore, an air quality assessment is not applicable.
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The existing airport storm water drainage system has been in place since the airport was built in -
1944. It is sufficient for the airport's current needs. However, the proposed runway extension
project and the airport facility improvements may affect this system. -
The current airport drainage system consists of a network of swales, ditches, closed conduits,
injection wells, and stormwater treatment systems. Drainage occurs through three identifiable -
routes. The north side of the airport drains through a salt pond in the southwest comer of the
airport to the Drake Lake outfall. The southeast portion of the airfield drains through a
stormwater detention/retention area into injection wells. The southwest portion of the airport -
drains through a stormwater detention/retention area and conduit to the Drake Lake outfall.
A retention/detention area of approximately 1.7 acres located in the southeastern comer of the -
airport adjacent to the Mosquito Control hangar collects stormwater from the airport and U.S.
Highway 1, which then drains through an injection well. A second retention/detention area of
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approximately 5.2 acres located in the southwestern comer of the airport adjacent to the DA V
collects stormwater from the airport and U.S. Highway 1, which then drains through a 60-inch
reinforced concrete pipe to the Gulf of Mexico. There is also an injection well in the -
southwestern retention/detention area.
Any future development at MTH would create additional stormwater volume generated by new -
impervious areas and would require additional storage/treatment facilities. This increased
volume should be treated by either additional injection wells or by on-site retention/percolation
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6.4.6 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACT, SECTION 4(F) AND LAND AND WATER -
CONSERV A TION ACT, SECTION 6(F)
In accordance with 5050.4A, "The Department of Transportation (DOT) Act, Section 4(f)
provides that the Secretary shall not approve any program or project which requires the use of -
any publicly owned land from a public park, recreation area, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge of
national, state, or local significance". -
Section 4(f) provides protection for select properties, including certain publicly owned parks,
recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, or any significant historic sites. Protection -
under Section 4(f) also applies to cultural resource sites on, or eligible for, inclusion on the
National Register of Historic Places. Specifically, Section 4(f) regulates the approval of a
proposed Federal action that requires the use of these special properties unless no feasible and -
prudent alternative exists, and the project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the
resource resulting from such use. Under Section 4(f), "use" refers to a permanent acquisition or
direct taking of the property or a temporary occupancy of the property, which is adverse to the -
statute's preservationist purposes. Section 4(f) also applies when a "constructive use," or certain
indirect uses, of the resource occurs. -
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The 20-year airport improvements at MTH would not directly impact Section 4(f) properties.
However, noise impacts associated with the improvements have the potential to indirectly impact
- Section 4(f) properties.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act of 1965, as amended, and 16 U.S. Code,
...,-.- Section 460l-8(f)3, more commonly referred to as "Section 6(f)", requires that all properties
receiving LWCF funding assistance for planning, acquisition or development be perpetually
- maintained for public outdoor recreation use. The act requires, in part, that: "No property
acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without approval of the Secretary
of the Interior, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses."
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The 20-year airport improvements would not directly or indirectly impact any designated Section
6(f) property. The airport improvements would occur entirely on existing airport property and no
- Section 6(f) resource acquisition or relocation IS anticipated. Therefore, the airport
improvements would not result in direct or indirect impacts to a Section 6(f) resource.
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6.4.7 HISTORIC, ARCHITECTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Historic and archaeological resources were assessed in order to determine whether the 20-year
-,.- airport improvements would have an effect upon them. According to FAA Order 5050AA, an
adverse effect is found when an undertaking may alter, directly or indirectly, any of the
- characteristics of a historic property that qualify the property for inclusion in the National
Register of Historic Places.
- In order to take into account the effect an undertaking may have on properties listed in or eligible
for listing in the National Register, an Area of Potential Effect (APE) for an undertaking must be
identified. An APE for historic architectural resources is defined as the area within which there
- is potential for a change in the character and use of National Register-listed or -eligible
resources as a result of an undertaking. Such changes may include: a) the destruction of all or
- part of a resource; b) the isolation of the resource or changes in its setting; c) the introduction of
visual, audible, and atmospheric elements that affect those characteristics that make the resource
eligible for listing in the National Register; or d) the transfer, lease, or sale of the historic
-- resource. Based on these factors, the APE associated with historic architectural resources for this
environmental overview included the 65 DNL contour associated with the 20-year airport
improvements. Historic architectural resources are not anticipated to be impacted by the 65 DNL
- associated with the 20-year airport improvements.
The APE for archeological resources is defined as all locations associated with the 20-year
- airport improvements that will result in the physical alteration and disturbance of surface and
subsurface soils that contain or have the potential to contain archaeological sites. Therefore, the
- archeological APE evaluated for this environmental overview was the limits of physical
disturbance associated with the 20-year airport improvements. Archaeological impacts associated
with the 20-year airport improvements are not anticipated to occur.
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Coordination with State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and possibly the State of Florida
Division of Historical Resources would need to occur during additional environmental analysis, -
as described in Section 6.3 of this environmental overview.
6.4.8 BIOTIC COMMUNITIES -
A biotic community is an assemblage of plants, animals and their habitats. In describing biotic
communities, this environmental overview focuses on a few descriptions of land use/vegetative -
cover and wildlife within the MTH area.
Salt Ponds -
Primary environmental features affecting airport development and operations at MTH are salt
ponds and mangroves. A salt pond is situated among a stand of mangroves in the southwest -
comer of airport property and receives stormwater runoff, which subsequently drains into the
Gulf of Mexico. -
Mangroves
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These dense, brackish water swamps occur along low-energy shorelines and in protected, tidally
influenced bays of southern Florida. This community is composed of freeze-intolerant tree
species that are distributed south of a line from Cedar Key on the Gulf coast to St. Augustine on -
the Atlantic coast. These swamp communities are usually dominated by red, black, and white
mangroves that progress in a sere from seaward to landward areas, respectively, while -
buttonwood trees occur in areas above high tide. Openings and transitional areas in mangrove
swamps sometimes contain glasswort, saltwort, and other salt marsh species. All three major
species of mangroves are mapped as a single class with no effort made to differentiate these -
species into separate zones.
A stand of mangroves along the northern edge of airport property acts as noise relief for -
residential properties north of Airport Boulevard. This stand of mangroves was cleared of exotic
trees during the 1995-1996 timeframe.
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Tropical Hardwood Hammocks
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These upland hardwood forests are characterized by tree and shrub species on the northern edge
of a range, which extends southward into the Caribbean. This cold-intolerant tropical community
has very high plant species diversity, sometimes containing over 35 species of trees and about 65 -
species of shrubs. Characteristic tropical plants include strangler fig, gumbo-limbo, mastic,
bustic, lancewood, ironwoods, poisonwood, pigeon plum, Jamaica dogwood, and Bahama
lysiloma. Live oak and cabbage palm are also sometimes found within this community. Tropical -
hammocks in the Florida Keys may also contain several plants, including lignum vitae,
mahogany, thatch palms and manchineel, which are extremely rare within the United States.
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A more extensive inventory of biotic communities within the area of MTH should be performed
for future environmental analysis, such as described in Section 6.3 of this environmental
-- overview. Prior to field visits, study methods would include: a review of available documents
including USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle maps, aerial photographs, and the Monroe County Soil
-~.. Survey. In addition, significant habitat and land use features within the MTH area should be
reviewed. Land use and vegetative cover patterns should be reviewed during site visits. All
areas within MTH should be assigned a FLUCFCS code reflecting its land use or vegetative
- cover. The resulting information should be transferred onto an aerial photograph of the site and
subsequently used to assess the affected environment. Upland habitats should be classified using
FLUCFCS codes while wetland and open water habitats should be classified using both the
- FLUCFCS and USFWS classification systems.
Additional data should be gathered from field surveys, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
- National Wildlife Inventory maps, and State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC).
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6.4.9 ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES
- The Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires that all Federal agencies undertake programs for the
conservation of endangered and threatened species, and are prohibited from authorizing, funding,
or carrying out any action that would jeopardize a listed species or destroy or modify its "critical
- habitat." A species may be classified as "endangered" when it is in danger of extinction within
the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A "threatened"
classification is provided to those animals and plants likely to become endangered within the
- foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of their ranges. Critical habitat is
defined as the geographic area containing the physical or biological features essential to the
- conservation of a listed species or as an area that may require special management considerations
or protection.
,_.... The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS) share responsibility for administration of the ESA. Generally, the NMFS deals with
those protected species occurring in marine environments and anadromous fish (e.g., salmon,
- sturgeon), while the USFWS is responsible for terrestrial and freshwater species and migratory
birds. The State of Florida also maintains a state list of endangered and threatened species and
species of concern. A "species of concern" is a species that, although possibly relatively
- abundant and widespread in the state, is especially vulnerable to certain types of exploitation or
environmental changes and have experienced long-term population declines (Florida Natural
- Areas Inventory, 2001). Table 6.3 identifies rare and endangered species that have the potential
to occur in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
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FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
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Invertebrates
Pillar coral Dendrogyra cylindrus E T
Schaus' swallowtail butterfly Herac1ides aristodemus E nla -
Stock Island tree snail Orthalicus reses reses E E
Fish
Key silverside Menidia conchorum T nla
Reptiles -
American alligator Alligator mississippiensis SSC T (s1a)
Atlantic loggerhead Caretta caretta caretta T T
Atlantic green turtle Chelonia mydas mydas E E
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American crocodile Crocodylus acutus E E
Leatherback turtle Dermochelys coriacea E E
Big Pine Key ringneck snake Diadophis punctatus T nla
Eastern indigo snake Drvmarchon corais couperi T T -
Atlantic hawksbill Eretmochelys imbricta imbricata E E
Key mud turtle Klinosternon bauri bauri E nla
Atlantic ridley Lepidochelys kempi E E
Florida brown snake Storeia dekayi victa E nla -
Miami black-headed snake Tantilla oolitica T nla
Florida ribbon snake Thamnophis sauritas sackeni T nla
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Cape Sable seaside sparrow Ammodramus maritimus mirabilis E E
Piping plover Charadrius melodus T T
White-crowned pigeon Columba leucocephala T nla
Arctic pere,grlne falcon Falco peregrinus tundrius E T -
Southeastern American kestrel Falco sparverius sparverius T nla
Florida sandhill crane Grus canadensis pratensis T nla
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus T T
Wood stork Mycteria americana E E -
Least tern Sterna antillarum T nla
Roseate tern Sterna dougallii T T
Bachman's warbler Vennivora bachmani E E -
Mammals
Sei whale Balaenoptera borealis nla E
Blue whale Balanoptera musculus nla E
Fin whale Balaenoptera physalus nla E -
Right whale Eubalaena glacialis nla E
Humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae nla E
Key Largo wood rat Neotoma floridana smallii E E
Key deer Odocoileus virginianus clavium E E -
Silver rice rat Orvzomys argentatus E E
Key Largo cotton mouse Peromvscus gossyoinus allaoaticola E E
Sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus nla E -
Lower Keys marsh rabbit Sylvilagus palustris hefneri E E
Florida manatee Trichechus manatus E E
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E= Endangered
T= TI1reatened
sse= Species of special concern
N/A= Not listed
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In describing threatened and endangered species, this environmental overview focuses on a few
-.... of species within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary the have the potential to occur at
MTH.
- Schaus swallowtail butterfly
Adults have black-brown wings with yellow markings, and a broad rusty patch underneath the
- hind wing at the outer end of the discal cell and a short distance around the sides of the cell. The
single pair of tails is straight and of constant width with a dark center and yellow margin.
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Leatherback turtle
- The largest living turtle, the leatherback can reach a total length of 7 feet with a weight of
approximately 800 lbs. Unlike other turtles, the leatherback has no visible shell; instead, it has a
covering made up of hundreds of irregular bony plates, covered with a leathery skin.
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Eastern Indigo Snake
- The Eastern Indigo Snake is the largest nonvenomous snake in North America. Individuals up to
104 inches have been measured. Unlike the color indigo or indigo buntings, this snake is much
more black than blue. It has smooth, shiny scales and a reddish chin and throat. The young are
- lighter in color and have a faint banded pattern.
- Roseate tern
The Roseate Tern is a seabird that resembles a small gull, but it has the typically slender body,
-- short legs, and long, pointed wings of all terns. It has a black forehead and nape, and its upper
wing is a pale grey. Its tail is white with deeply forked outer feathers that give the impression of
long streamers when the bird is in flight.
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Florida Manatee
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Large, seal-like body that tapers to a powerful flat tail. Two agile forelimbs with three to four
toenails on each, which act like arms to help the manatee maneuver in shallow water, grasp and
- move food toward their mouths, and act like flippers during swimming. Their skin reacts to
touch, as their bodies are very muscular - contracting and changing shape slightly when
scratched or tickled. Powerful upper lips help maneuver food or dig through sediment.
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Consultation with the USFWS and FWC should take place with future environmental analysis
described in Section 6.3 to identify potential impacts to any Federal or state species considered
- threatened and/or endangered that may occur within the MTH area.
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Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CW A) requires regulation of discharges of dredged or fill -
material into waters of the U.S. The Army Corps of Engineers (US ACE) has primary
responsibility for implementing, permitting, and enforcing the provisions of Section 404.
Wetlands are defined by the US ACE as: -
"Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances -
do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil
conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar -
areas. "
There are areas as described above that are currently found on the airport property. However, a -
Section 404 Permit is not anticipated to be required for the 20-year airport improvements since
none of the proposed projects would directly affect these areas. Therefore, no wetland impacts
are anticipated with the 20-year airport improvements. Future coordination with the USACE -
should occur with environmental analysis described in Section 6.3 of this environmental
overVIew.
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6.4.11 FLOODPLAINS
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) was -
referenced to determine floodplains in and around MTH. The entire airport property of MTH
falls within the 100-year flood boundary Zone "AE". Designation in zone "AE" indicates lands -
within the 100-year flood plain with base flood elevations determined. Therefore, any
improvement to MTH would affect areas designated as 100-year flood plain. It is recommended
additional coordination with FEMA be made to determine the extent of flood plain impacts -
within these areas.
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6.4.12
U.S. Congress passed the Coastal Zone Management Act to assist coastal states, such as Florida,
to develop coastal management programs, and comprehensively manage and balance competing -
uses of and impacts to coastal resources.
The Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) builds and maintains effective partnerships -
with public and private interests to develop, coordinate and implement policies to manage,
reserve, and sustain the diverse coastal resources of Florida. The FCMP has provided the state -
with the ability to effectively manage the 8,463 miles of intertidal shoreline and the more than 10
million people who live in Florida's 35 coastal counties.
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MTH is located on the coast of Marathon, Florida as defined by the Coastal Zone Management
Act. Therefore, as part of any future environmental analysis, the impact of the 20-year airport
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-,.- Coastal barrier islands are deposi ti onal geologic features consIstmg of unconsolidated
sedimentary materials in an island configuration which is subject to direct attack by wave, tidal,
and wind energies originating from the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico, and serves to protect
- landward aquatic habitats, such as bays and estuaries, and the interior uplands of the mainland
from oceanic wave, tidal, and wind forces.
- MTH is located on the coast of the Island of Marathon, Florida, and the 20-year airport
improvements would need further environmental analysis and coordination with Federal and
- state agencies to determine the impact, if any, on areas designated as coastal barriers.
6.4.14 WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS
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The Federal Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (PL 90-542 as amended) describes those areas eligible
to be included in a system afforded protection under the Act as free flowing and possessing
- ". . . outstandingl y remarkable, scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or
other similar values". The Act restricts development within 1,000 feet of rivers identified as
wild and scenic.
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Research of the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Inventory of Wild and Scenic Rivers
indicates that there are no designated "Wild and Scenic Rivers" within a 1,000 feet radius of
- MTH. Also, there are no study rivers for the National Inventory of Wild and Scenic Rivers or
Outstanding Waters in the area of the 20-year airport improvements. Therefore, the
- improvements would not impact any rivers designated as being "Wild and Scenic."
6.4.15 PRIME AND UNIQUE FARMLAND
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Prime farmland is land that is best suited for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed
crops. Soils that make up prime farmland typically have adequate moisture supply from either
- precipitation or irrigation. Unique farmlands are lands that are suitable for the production of
high-value crops or high yields of specific crop(s).
-- As defined in the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPP A), land is not considered prime farmland
if it is already in urban development or has been committed to urban development through
zoning measures. As defined in the FPP A (7 CPR Section 658):
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"Prime farmland that a state or local government has designated, through zoning or
planning, for commercial, industrial or residential use that is not intended at the same
- time to protect farmland, this land will not be covered by the Act, since it will be deemed
to be "committed to urban development" and thus outside the Act's definition of "prime
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would occur entirely on airport property, which is committed to urban development, it was -
determined that no prime, unique or state significant farmlands would be impacted.
6.4.16 ENERGY SUPPLY AND NA TURAL RESOURCES -
In accordance with FAA Order 5050AA, "Use of natural resources other than for fuel need be examined
only if the action involves a need for unusual materials or those in short supply". -
Energy requirements associated with the proposed action fall into two categories, 1) those which
relate to changed demands for stationary facilities (e.g., airfield lighting) and 2) those which -
involve the movement of air and ground vehicles (e.g., increase fuel consumption).
The 20-year airport improvements would increase the electrical energy supply demand at MTH -
in order to provide runway lighting for the extension of Runway 7/25. However, this increase is
estimated to be minimal. Service providers with the City of Marathon should be able to
accommodate the increased demand for electrical power associated with the improvements -
without significant impact on their resources.
Increased operations and runway distances at MTH are associated with the 20-year airport -
improvements. Extending the runway 992 feet would lengthen taxi times to each end of Runway
7/25, and therefore slightly increasing fuel consumption at MTH. -
Implementation of the 20-year airport improvements would not impact any known natural supply
of mineral or energy resources. Construction of the improvements is expected to utilize common -
building materials, such as asphalt, concrete, steel, and base/sub base materials, none of which
are of a unique nature or in short supply in the Marathon area. Therefore, the 20-year airport
improvements would not have a measurable effect on local energy supplies or natural resources. -
6.4.17 LIGHT EMISSIONS -
In accordance with FAA Order 5050.4A, "The sponsor shall consider the extent to which
lighting associated with an airport action will create an annoyance among people in the vicinity
of the installation." MTH currently is equipped with Medium Intensity Runway Lighting -
(MIRL), Medium Intensity Taxiway Lighting (MITL), Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) and
a Precision Approach Path Indicator Lights (P API). -
MIRLs are used to outline the edges of runways during periods of darkness or restricted visibility
conditions. These light systems are classified according to the intensity or brightness they are -
capable of producing. MITLs are used to outline the edges of taxiways. Similar to runway edge
lights, these light systems are classified according to the intensity of light they are capable of
producing. The REIL system is used to provide rapid and positive identification of the approach -
end of the runway threshold. These lights consist of a pair of synchronized flashing lights
located on each side of the runway threshold facing the approach area. A P API is a system of
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system provides a visual glide path that allows for safe obstruction clearance from the start of
descent to the threshold. The PAPI system is a unidirectional, high intensity, two-color light
---,,~ system producing a bicolor split beam: white above and red below.
.-".- Future airfield lighting associated with the 20-year airport improvement plan (i.e. runway
extension) includes MIRL, MITL, REIL and relocation of the PAPI system. It is not anticipated
that the addition of and/or relocation of lighted visual aids would result in any significant
- impacts to light sensitive locations.
6.4.18 SOLID WASTE
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The 20-year airport improvements were evaluated for the potential to result in solid waste
impacts associated with the potential for long-term generation of municipal solid waste (MSW)
- as a result of the operation of the improvements; the temporary generation of solid wastes due to
demolition and construction activities; the potential for the runway facility to be operated
adjacent to acti ve landfills that accept putrifiable waste where a bird strike hazard may be
- present; and the airport's ability to comply with the guidelines contained in FAA AC 150/5200-
33, "Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near Airports".
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Monroe County has a contract with Waste Management, Inc. (WMI) authorizing use of in-state
facilities through September 30, 2016, thereby providing the County with approximately
- fourteen years of guaranteed capacity. In addition to this contract, the 180,000 cubic yard reserve
at the County landfill on Cudjoe Key would be sufficient to handle the County's waste stream for
an additional four to five years (at current tonnage levels), should the County choose to
- discontinue haul-out as the means of disposal.
As of June 2002, Waste Management Inc., reports a reserve capacity of approximately 27 million
- cubic yards at their Central Sanitary Landfill in Broward County, a volume sufficient to serve
their clients for another 13 years.
- The amount of construction debris as a result of 20-year airport improvements cannot be
quantified at this time. However, given the amount of construction, and site conditions in the
- construction area, it is anticipated that the amount of debris would be minimal. This construction
debris is capable of being accommodated at the Central Sanitary Landfill in Broward County
without resulting in significant impacts to the remaining landfill capacity. The generation of
-. construction debris will be closely phased with construction activities and, therefore, will not
occur all at once. This will allow the waste product to be disposed of in an orderly, planned
fashion that will reduce the overall impact to the Central Sanitary Landfill.
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The 20-year airport improvements are not located adjacent to an existing or proposed solid waste
landfill. The nearest solid waste landfill, Cudjoe Sanitary Landfill, is located 30 miles southwest
- of MTH in Monroe County. Therefore, the airport improvements would not result in an increase
in bird strike potential.
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guidance provided in FAA AC 150/5200-33, "Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On or Near
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6.4.19 CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS
In accordance with FAA Order 5050.4A, "Specific effects during construction which may create -
adverse environmental impacts include noise of construction equipment on the site, noise and
dust from deli very of materials through residential streets, creation of borrow pits and disposal of
spoil, air pollution from burning debris, and water pollution from erosion. The extent to which -
any of these effects are subject to local, state, or Federal ordinances or regulations shall be
discussed as applicable together with measures to be taken to conform with such requirements".
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The following presents a summary of the impacts that may be expected to result from typical
construction activities associated with the 20-year airport improvements.
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Grading and scraping operations are the noisiest activities, with equipment generating noise
levels as high as 70 to 95 dBA within 50 feet of their operations. However, distance would
rapidly attenuate noise levels so area residences would only experience a slight increase in -
ambient background conditions.
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The temporary increase in water turbidity in drainage areas would likely occur during the period -
when excavated areas are exposed prior to paving or cover stabilization. This, however, can be
minimized by methods that would limit sediment transport, such as straw or baled hay barriers
and the use of turbidity curtains. In addition, efforts can be made to schedule construction -
operations to minimize the exposure of excavated areas and revegetate them as soon as possible
after grading.
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Construction equipment emissions, fugitive dust pollution from excavated areas, and burning of -
vegetative materials can all result in temporary impacts to ambient air quality. However, these
impacts can be minimized by use Best Management Practices (BMP) methods that would -
minimize air quality impacts by treating excavated areas with water, covering graded areas with
stabilizing materials, and not allowing open burning during unfavorable weather conditions.
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Land clearing and grading operations associated with the construction of the proposed airport
development will generate air emissions, with particulate matter (dust) having the greatest
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Heavy construction equipment utilized at the site will emit exhaust that contains CO, NOx,
YOCs, and particulate matter. Temporary air quality impacts associated with these sources will
vary depending on the local weather conditions, level of construction activity, and the nature of
the construction operation, but these impacts are not expected to be significant.
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--, The types of construction-related solid wastes generated by construction activities could include
materials such as excess concrete and/or asphalt washed out of mixer trucks, excess wiring,
conduits, and other electrical materials, and empty construction supply containers.
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The above-discussed impacts would be temporary in nature and would be discontinued after the
20-year improvements are complete. In order to minimize these potential temporary
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environmental construction impacts, all on-site construction activities should be conducted in
accordance with AC 150/5370-lOA, "Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports," and
-.. through the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs). These controls should be considered
throughout the preparation of the plans and specifications and should be maintained by the
contractor during the life of the construction project. Use of the above referenced measures
- would mitigate most construction-related impacts that may be considered significant to the
environment or the surrounding community.
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6.4.20 HAZARDOUS MA TERIALSIW ASTES
Presently, hazardous materials (including hazardous wastes, environmental contamination, and
-- other regulated substances such as fuel and deicing chemicals) are not specifically included
among the environmental categories identified in FAA Order 5050AA. However, because the
- disruption of sites containing hazardous materials or environmental contamination can have
impacts on soils, surface water, groundwater and air quality, this section provides an overview of
what is known about these areas located at MTH.
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The existing facilities at MTH are typical of an airport. These on-airport land uses generally
involve the servicing and refueling of aircraft; the airport terminal, administrative offices; rental
- car facilities; and a few other special purposes connected with aviation (e.g. aircraft and airfield
maintenance ).
- The predominant sources of hazardous wastes or other regulated substances at MTH are fuel
storage tanks and distribution facilities. The contents include various forms of aviation fuels,
motor vehicle fuels, new and waste oils, etc. It is also likely that smaller amounts of other
- petroleum-products (e.g. lubricants and solvents), waste materials (e.g. used oils, cleaning
residues, spent batteries) and other chemicals (e.g. pesticides, paints, etc.) are stored in various
- locations throughout the airport.
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Future environmental analysis, as described in Section 6.3, should include searching Federal and
state regulatory databases that would reveal any sites or facilities on MTH or in its vicinity -
included on the National Priorities List (NPL). NPL sites are considered by EPA to have the
most significant public health and environmental risks to neighboring areas. In addition,
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The City of Marathon has proposed a 20-year airport development program at MTH. The airport
improvements, including a 992-foot extension of Runway 7/25, would take place on existing airport -
property that has been previously disturbed.
The 20 environmental categories listed in FAA Orders 5050.4A and 1050.1D were evaluated on a -
preliminary basis for this environmental overview. The results of this effort indicate that the 20-year
airport improvements have the potential to result in environmental impacts.
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The improvements have the potential to impact the following FAA Order 5050.4A environmental
categories: Noise, Land Use, Socioeconomics, Section 4(f) Resources, Water Quality/Drainage,
Floodplains, Historic Resources, Coastal Zone Management, Coastal Barriers, and Construction. Refer to -
Table 6.4 for a summary table of the 20-year airport improvements and potential environmental impacts.
Due to potential impacts, the airport improvements, including the extension of Runway 7/25, are -
likely to require further environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 5050AA and
described in Section 6.3 of this environmental overview. In addition, the improvements may
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7.1 INTRODUCTION
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The major value of long-term planning is to ensure adequate provisions have been made for
growth and land use is organized in such a fashion that any expenditure for capital improvements
- will become part of a long-range development. It is not practical, nor is it necessary, to complete
all improvements shown in one program. In fact, it would be financially impossible to undertake
- one massive improvement program for the 20-year requirements. It should be a policy to
construct new airport facilities only as activity demand illustrates the economic benefit of
making such improvements. However, it is possible to establish a series of priorities and to set
- forth these priorities within the framework of the forecasts in planning periods of 0-5 years
(short-range), 5-10 years (intermediate-range), and 10-20 years (long-range).
- It should also be pointed out that in using a theory of constructing new facilities only when
demand indicates a need, periodic review of the overall plan and individual projects must be
made. This review will ensure any changes in criteria resulting from technological advances will
- be fully considered as airport development progresses.
In general, the investigative work undertaken for this Master Plan Update Study indicates
- priorities should be established as follows:
. Ensure all airfield (runway/taxiway system) elements are adequate and permit for
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safe, reliable aircraft operations.
. Develop additional aviation facilities to increase airport revenues.
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. Reserve aviation development areas to meet long-range activity demands.
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Under this general priority list, it is possible to outline improvement programs for the stages
consistent with the financial capability of the airport to implement the programs. The following
- paragraphs set forth the programs on this basis.
It should be noted that possible changes in funding capability of Monroe County, Federal, or
- state governments might require delaying certain actions until funding is available. However,
the general sequencing of development action should remain as shown.
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The short-range program recommends specific annual airport improvements beginning in year
2003 and continuing through year 2005. These projects and their funding estimates are
identified in Table 7.1, which is presented after the descriptions of recommended capital -
improvements and lists joint Federal, state, and local funding participation.
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The following list of airside and landside projects are recommended to be completed in the 2003
to 2005 timeframe:
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1 Expand and Rehabilitate Cargo Apron
Project Narrative: Project involves the expansion and rehabilitation of the -
existing cargo apron pavement.
Project Justification: Project is needed to provide cargo apron facilities necessary -
to accommodate air cargo aircraft to meet the needs of local operators desiring
transport time-sensitive perishable cargo items buy air.
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Project Cost: The estimated total cost of this multi-year project to expand and
rehabilitate the cargo apro n is $380,000.
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2 Expand and Resurface Cargo Apron
Project Narrative: Project involves the expansion and resurfacing of the cargo -
apron.
Project Justification: Project is needed to facilitate improvements to the existing -
air cargo apron to meet current operational and safety needs.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to expand and resurface the cargo apron is -
$185,000.
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Project Narrative: Project involves conducting an Environmental Assessment -
(EA) for the planned 992-foot extension of Runway 7/25 to a length of 6,000
feet.
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Project Justification: Project is required for environmental review and permitting
prior to the construction of runway extensions.
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Project Cost: The estimated cost to conduct an environmental assessment of the
Runway 7/25 runway extension is $200,000.
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Project Narrative: Project involves the extension of Runway 7/25 to a length of
6,000 feet.
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Project Justification: Project is needed because the existing 5,008-foot runway
limits certain aircraft from using the airport, while others are weight restricted
- for take off and stage lengths.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to extend Runway 7/25 is $2,000,000.
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5 T-Hangar Development Phase II
- Project Narrative: Project involves the design and construction of Phase II of
the T -Hangar development project.
- Project Justification: Project is needed to meet anticipated demand for rental
hangars.
- Project Cost: The estimated cost to design and construct Phase II of the T-
Hangar development is $1,500,000.
- 6 Construct Aircraft Wash Rack
Project Narrative: Project involves the design and construction of an aircraft
- wash rack.
- Project Justification: A common-use airport wash rack is needed to reduce
potential environmental contamination by tenant cleaning activities.
- Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the wash rack is $200,000.
7 Sheriff Hangar and Apron Phase I
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Project Narrative: Project involves the construction of a multi-phased apron
and fuel farm facility to support Monroe County Sheriff's Department air
- operations at the airport.
Project Justification: Existing facilities are inadequate to meet the needs of
- Monroe County Sheriff's Department
Project Cost: The estimated cost to complete Phase I of the Sheriff Hanger and
- Apron project is $645,000
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Project Narrative: Project involves the construction of a multi-phased apron
and fuel farm facility to support Monroe County Sheriff's Department air
operations at the airport. -
Project Justification: Existing facilities are inadequate to meet the needs of
Monroe County Sheriff's Department -
Project Cost: The estimated cost to complete Phase I of the Sheriff Hanger and
Apron project is $1,500,000 -
9 Sheriff Hangar Fuel Farm
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Project Narrative: Project involves the construction of a multi-phased apron
and fuel farm facility to support Monroe County Sheriff's Department air
operations at the airport. -
Project Justification: Existing facilities are inadequate to meet the needs of -
Monroe County Sheriff's Department
Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the Sheriff Hanger Fuel Farm is -
$75,000.
10 Environmental Mitigation -
Project Narrative: Project involves the environmental mitigation for the
runway extension, plans and specs, and construction. -
Project Justification: Project is needed for on-going environmental mitigation
involving the trimming and/or removal of certain environmentally sensitive -
vegetative species to meet FAR Part 77 obstacle clearing requirements.
Project Cost: The estimated cost for environmental mitigation is $450,000. -
11 Construct Hangar for Aviation Maintenance Specialty Operator
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Project Narrative: Project involves design and construction of new hanger
facility for specialty maintenance hanger.
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Project Justification: To develop aviation-specialty (non-FBO) operations.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the new hangar facility is -
$200,000.
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12 Construct Taxi-lane/Apron for Aviation Maintenance Specialty Operator
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Project Narrative: Project involves design and construction of new hanger
facility for specialty maintenance hanger.
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Project Justification: To develop aviation-specialty (non-FBO) operations.
- Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the new hangar facility is
$200,000.
- 13 Terminal Rehabilitation - Tenant Finish
Project Narrative: Project involves unspecified terminal remodeling or
- retrofitting projects to accommodate air carrier or commuter operators.
Project Justification: Project is needed to provide required tenant terminal area
- lease space.
Project Cost: The estimated cost of terminal rehabilitation is $300,000.
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14 Construct Multi-Modal Cargo Facility and Cargo Apron Expansion
- Project Narrative: Project involves the design and construction of a multi-
modal cargo facility and expansion of the cargo apron.
- Project Justification: Existing cargo facility (former terminal building) used
exclusively by single tenant (FedEx). Additional multi-modal facilities needed
- to accommodate existing/latent demand for air cargo in the Middle Keys.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct a multi-modal cargo facility and
- expand the cargo apron is $2,000,000.
15 Construct Service Road
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Project Narrative: Project involves design and construction of a new airport
service road.
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Project Justification: Existing airport service road in poor condition. Full-length
service road for entire length of Airport needed for utility and security purposes.
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Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the airport service road is
$700,000.
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Project Narrative: Project involves design and construction of a new aviation
facility hanger for Paradise Aviation.
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Project Justification: Needed aircraft maintenance storage space needed as
service level increases.
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Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the new hangar facility for Paradise
Aviation is $1,000,000.
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Project Narrative: Construct taxilanes and connectors to Phase II T -hangers. -
Project Justification: Part of Phase liT-hanger development.
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Project Cost: The estimated cost to for construction of new taxi-lanes and
connectors is $500,000.
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The intermediate-range program recommends specific annual airport improvements beginning in
year 2006 and continuing through year 2010. These projects and their funding estimates are -
identified in Table 7.1, which is presented after the descriptions of recommended capital
improvements and lists joint Federal, state, and local funding participation.
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The following list of airside and landside projects are recommended to be completed in the 2006
to 2010 timeframe:
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1 Construction of New Airport Traffic Control Tower
Project Narrative: Project involves the design and construction of a new 50- -
foot airport traffic control tower
Project Justification: As annual airport operations exceed 100,000, the need for -
an air traffic control tower is recommended by the FAA.
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Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the new airport traffic control
tower is $1,100,000.
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Project Narrative: The project involves the design and construction of four
additional private corporate hangers.
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Project Justification: To be constructed by private interest on demand.
- Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the four additional hangers is
$275,000.
- 3 Construct ARFF/Emergency Operations Center w/Apron
Project Narrative: Project involves the design and construction of an
- ARFF/Emergency operations center with an apron.
Project Justification: Existing ARFF facility is 35-years old and needs to be
- replaced.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the ARFF facility is $3,100,000.
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4 Construct New Airport Maintenance Facility
- Project Narrative: New 10,000 square foot hanger/storage/workshop for
airport maintenance.
- Project Justification: The airport needs to consolidate and better maintain all
airport maintenance equipment.
- Project Cost: The estimated cost to construct the new airport maintenance
facility is $1,000,000.
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(10-20 YEARS)
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The long-range program recommends specific annual airport improvements beginning in year
2011 and continuing through year 2020. These projects and their funding estimates are
- identified in Table 7.1, which is presented after the descriptions of recommended capital
improvements and lists joint Federal, state, and local funding participation.
- The following list of airside and landside projects are recommended to be completed in the 2011
to 2020 timeframe:
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Project Narrative: Project involves the asphalt resurfacing of the runway.
Project Justification: This is part of on-going pavement rehabilitation. -
Project Cost: The estimated cost to complete the long-term rehabilitation of
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Project Narrative: Project involves the asphalt resurfacing of all airport
taxiways.
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Project Justification: This is part of on-going pavement rehabilitation.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to complete the long-term rehabilitation of the -
airport taxiways is $1,320,000.
3 Runway Marking -
Project Narrative: Project involves the re-markinglre-striping of all runway
and taxiway surfaces. -
Project Justification: This is part of on-going pavement rehabilitation.
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Project Cost: The estimated cost to remark the MTH runways is $120,000.
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Project Narrative: Project involves the replacement and/or repair of various
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pieces of airport safety, maintenance and operation equipment.
>.'" Project Justification: This IS part of on-gomg airport rehabilitation and
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maintenance.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to obtain the necessary safety, maintenance and -
operational equipment is $180,000.
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Project Narrative: This project involves the repair and/or replacement of the
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Project Justification: This IS part of on-gomg airport rehabilitation and
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Project Cost: The estimated cost to rehabilitate the airport perimeter fence is
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6 Rehabilitation of Terminal Parking
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Project Narrative: Project involves the re-surfacing and re-striping of the
terminal parking areas.
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Project Justification: This is part of on-going pavement rehabilitation.
- Project Cost: The estimated cost to rehabilitate the terminal parking area is
$240,000.
- 7 General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation
Project Narrative: Project involves the asphalt resurfacing and rehabilitation
-- of airport general aviation apron areas.
Project Justification: This is part of on-going pavement rehabilitation.
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Project Cost: The estimated cost to rehabilitate the General Aviation parking
apron is $600,000.
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8 Service Road Rehabilitation
- Project Narrative: Project involves the asphalt resurfacing and rehabilitation
of the airport service road.
- Project Justification: This is part of on-going pavement rehabilitation.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to rehabilitate the airport service road is
- $420,000.
9 Rehabilitation/Replacement of MIRLS, MITLS, REILS and P APls
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Project Narrative: Project involves the replacement and/or upgrade of airfield
- lighting facilities.
Project Justification: This IS part of on-goIng airport rehabilitation and
- maintenance.
Project Cost: The estimated cost to replace or rehabilitate the MIRLS, MITLS,
- REILS and P APls systems is $540,000.
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The total estimated cost for projects listed in the short-range (2003-2005) capital improvement
program is $12,035,000. Federal participation is estimated at $4,801,500 with projected state
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The total estimated cost for projects described in the intermediate-range (2006-2010) capital
improvement program is $5,475,000. Federal participation is estimated at $3,780,000 with -
projected state and local involvement estimated at $847,000 each.
The total estimated cost for projects stated in the ultimate long-range (2011-2020) capital -
improvement program and beyond the year 2020 is $5,940,000. Federal participation is
estimated at $4,590,000 with projected state and local involvement estimated at $675,000 each. -
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of Transportation 5950 Hazeltine National Dr., Suite 40 OONC~
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Administration Phone: (407) 812-6331 Fax: (407) 812-697 1\nII
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Mr. Peter Horton
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Community Services
Public Service Building DoOT!
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Wing 4, Room 405
- Key West, Florida 33040 IIIITlALHlGHATUN
Dear Mr. Horton: DoOn
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Marathon Airport; Marathon, Florida IlOUTIHG SV"IOI.
RE:
AlP No. 3-12-0044 -1297/1398 IIlfTlALSISIGNATUAI!
- Deviation to Design Standards
DoOT!
This letter is in response to your April 14, 1998, letter concerning the above referenc
- matter.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reviewed your request for a deviation 0
- separation standards for Runway Centerline to Taxiwayrraxilane Centerline as outlin
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in your Jetter. Based on the justification and FAA's review, we approve the deviation 0
- design standards. This approval is temporary in nature and will only be in effect
long as the shade hangers remain in their current location. Once the shade hang
are removed the deviation will expire.
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This approval will remain in effect until the next regular update of the ALP, or the n
request for FAA approval of the ALP, whichever comes first. At that time, the faciliti
- should be shown on the ALP as "constructed" and the deviation shall be shown in t
approved deviation table.
- If you have any questions or need any additional information, you can reach me
(407) 812-6331, extension 23. AllUTIHG SVMIOI.
Sincerely, ~TUAlE
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Miguel A. Martinez
- Project Manager ORL-614:MMartinez:alb:5/6/98
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Mr. Peter Horton -
Division Director of Community Services
Public Service Building
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Wing 4, Room 405
Key West, Florida 33040
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Dear Mr. Horton:
This is in response to your November 1, 1994, letter requesting a waiver for the -
Marathon Flying Club hangars and the Chuck Pierce hangars at the Marathon Airport.
These hangars are located in the outer portion of the existing Runway 25 Runway -
Protection Zone (RPZ). You asked that these hangars be allowed to remain in their
present location until alternative hangar storage can be provided at another location on
the airport. .
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Our review of your request reveals the following:
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a. The hangars are located in the controlled activity area of the RPZ. While we
recommend that the RPZ be cleared of all structures, such uses are permitted by our
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b. The Object Free Area (OFA) associated with your approved Airport Layout
Plan Airport Design Group (B-II) extends 600 feet beyond the end of the runway. The -
hangars do not penetrate this surface.
c. The hangars penetrate the edge of the Extended Obstacle Free Area (EOFA) -
by only 17 feet. However, this standard is only a recommendation and is not a
requirement Our letter to Mr. Charles W. Knighton dated June 10, 1993, was
apparently based on an incorrect assumption that the EOFA was a mandatory -
standard. Also, we understand that the Airport Design Advisory Circular will be revised
soon to tenninate the OFA at the end of the safety area, i.e. 200 feet from the runway
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"waiver" is not required.
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Therefore, we concur with your request to allow the hangars to remain in their current <:-
locations until it may be practical and feasible for alternative aircraft storage to become
- available elsewhere on the airport or until such time as a new aircraft would dictate
that the Air ort Oesi n Grou be increase rom rese We note that the
3 Marathon Flying Club lease requires lessee, upon 30 days notice from the county,
- to move the structure if the land is required to accommodate airport improvements,
safety clearances or any other reason as determined by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA).
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This letter supersedes and replaces all other past FAA correspondence concerning this
subject. Please keep us advised of the status of Monroe County's plans to provide
- additional hangar facilities at Marathon Airport.
- Sincerely,
- Jr161~~l Sig~ed ~1
Charles E. Blair
Manager .
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- Mr. Mil Reisert
Mr. Charles W. Knighton
Mr. Art Skelly
- Mr. Jim Shimkus
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Couaty of Mullroe
Key West Iatarut10aal Airport
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Marat~ Airport
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YOLir request date1 February 18. 1983. for In adapt10n to standaris ..........-.
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1. rt!tlocat1on of the !MtwIy 01/25 c~terHnt1! 25 feet north -
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i The nrquosted adapt1o!t ,",uld rehlt hi 41 new M1nWIy eent.,rl1ne ZS f et -
nort~ of its present loc.t1oA iM hence a
I ; taxi~1-centerl1ne-to-rtlfttt.ty cpt.erl h. dhtanc~ of ZOO f1tet (ht 1 tlU
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- S1ncerely.
- Janes E. ~h~p~ar1. t~nager
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SUBJECT: ACTION: Request for Adaptation to Standards, FAR Part 152.11 and
AC 150/5340-6, Marathon Flight Strip, Marathon, Florida
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Supervisor, Program Development Section, MIA-ADO -~ -
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The existing separation between the centerline of Runway 07/25 (5000
x 150') and the centerline of its associated parallel taxiway (40' (f;,
wide) is 175 feet. The referenced standards (Basic Transport) require ~
a minimum separation of 300 feet. The approved Master Plan calls for {Ph \,;
rel ocati on of Runway 07/25 125 feet to the north in order to meet '~
standards. The airport has been granted FAA annual waivers for several
years to continue commercial commuter operations until the runway could
be relocated in accordance ~th the master plan.
The Florida Keys are an environmentally sensiti ve area and have been -
designated an area of critical concern by the State of Florida. Key
Vaca (Marathon) is a long, narrow strip of land. At the center of the
i sl and the ai rport runway and Hi ghway U. S. 1 closely parallel each .-
other. The only buffer between the airport and the residential areas
to the north is a line of vegetation consisting of mangrove, tropical
hardwood hammock, and non-critical vegetation. Runway relocation as -
requi red by the master pl an and impl ementation of the 250-foot runway
safety area and 7:1 transition to the north of the runway would require
removal of a significant portion of this vegetation. -
The environmental coordination of this project resulted in recorded ob-
jections to the removal of this vegetation by the U.S. Department of
the Interior as it is comprised of plant species listed as "endangered" -
and as "threatened" by the State of Florida. These objections further
poi nt out that due to the 1 itt 1 eland mass in the Keys, the loss of
thi s vegetation would be particularly si gnificant (i.e., it is on -
public land and can be protected ~thout threat of commercial develop-
ment).
Marathon is a noise sensitive area and noise' abatement procedures are -
used at the ai rport. The sponsor has adv i sed that local citizens'
groups vehementl y oppose any construction that ~ 11 remove or destroy
this vegetation 1 i ne and sound barri er ; further, that the local -
business community, i nc 1 us i ve of the airlines, strongly support
maintaining the Basic Transport category and commercial commuter
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I n an effort to reach an acceptable compromi se, the sponsor has con-
ducted a review of the commercial commuter aircraft (less than 60,000
_ pounds gross) and others that may occasionally use the airport. This
rev i ew exami ned the amount of wi ng overhang (of these ai rcraft) from
the main landing gear to the wingtips (see enclosure). In applying
this to the "worst possible case" of one aircraft with its main landing
- gear on the extreme southern edge of the runway and a simil ar type
aircraft located on the extreme northern edge of the taxiway, then on
the existing 150-foot wide runway and 40-foot wide taxiway, DC-31s with
_. 38.5 feet of overhang woul d have 3 feet of wi ngti p cl earance from each
other.
_ Problem:
The sponsor proposes that instead of relocating the runway (to the re-
quired 300' centerline to centerline separation), that the northernmost
- 100 feet of the existing runway be repaved (with the southernmost 501
being decommissioned). This would result in a new runway centerl ine
251 north of its present location (and hence a new taxiway-centerline-
_ to-runway-centerline distance of 2001). With the new runway centerline
25 feet north of its present position, it is possible to achieve the
required primary and 7:1 transition surfaces without removal of the
_ line of vegetation. This would thereby increase the separation between
runway and taxiway centerl ine to 200 feet and increase the distance
from taxiway edge to runway edge by 50 feet (thereby increasing the
wi ngti p separation in the DC-3 exampl e above from 3 feet to 53 feet).
_. To compensate somewhat for the reduced wingti p separation from the
standard in a "worst possibl e case," Monroe County proposes to restrict
any commercial carrier ai rcraft to a maximum overhang of 38.5 feet.
_ The Convair 440, for example, would be restricted from operations.
r review and comments will be appreciated.
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_ Note: Other alternatives, incl uding moving the taxiway to the south,
have been examined and are not feasible for a variety of
reasons.
The alternative of "relaxing/waiving/modifying" the 5001 wide
(hence, 250' to the north) and 7:1 transition surface has not
been examined nor is currently proposed by the sponsor. The
~ mangrove line (more or less consistently) is located 3851 north
of the existin~ centerline at heights not exceeding 151 above
the beginning t owest) elevation of the 7:1.
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The Public Information Meetings were held on the following dates:
. April 10, 2001 13 written comment Received
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. November 06, 2001 No written comment received
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. February 14,2002 No written comment received
. May 28, 2002 No written comment received
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COMMENT SHEET
PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 1 0, 2001 -
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update -
Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development -
which will satisfy aviation demand in a Unancially feasible manner, while at the same time
resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
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Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance. --
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
PLEASE PRINT -
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COMMENT SHEET
,"'d_'"" PUBUC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 1 0, 2001
- Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
.- Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same .time
- resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
- three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
- Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
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COMMENT SHEET
PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 10, 2001 - -
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update -
Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development -,.,
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same .time
resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
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Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance. -
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
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COMMENT SHEET
-- PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 1 0, 2001
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Airport Master Plan Update
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Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development
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resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elemet:'.ts ~f th~ airpOtt master plan will be presented to the public at
- three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance. ' .' ' .
- Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement. .
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COMMENT SHEET
PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 10, 2001 -
Florida Keys Marathon Airport -
Airport Master Plan Update
Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan -
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same time
resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
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Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance. -
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
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-- PUSUC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 10, 2001' .." ' ,
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- Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
- Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same .time
- resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
- three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
- Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
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PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 10, 2001 -
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update -
Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport developmp.n, -
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same 'time -
resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
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Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives, "
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and delivery to the County for acceptance. "
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
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COMMENT SHEET
PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
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April 10, 2001
- Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
- Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same time
- resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
- and delivery to the County for acceptance.
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
- answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
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PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 10, 2001 -
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update -
Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development -
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same time
resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
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Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance. -
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
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COMMENT SHEET
PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
-- April 10, 2001
- Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
- Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same time
- resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
- and delivery to the County for acceptance.
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
- answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
-'. PLEASE PRINT
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COMMENT SHEET
PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 10,2001 -
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update -
Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development -
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same time
resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance. -
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your _
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
PLEASE PRINT __
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COMMENT SHEET
-- PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 10, 2001
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Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
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Tonight', meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same time
- resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
- three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
- Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
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PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
April 10, 2001 -
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update -
Tonight's meeting represents the kickoff of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Master Plan
Update. The goal of an airport master plan is to provide guidelines for future airport development -
which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at the same time
resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community,
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Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance. -
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
comments. We look forward to your interest and future involvement.
PLEASE PRINT
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September 16, 2001<-
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Airport Master Plan Update
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PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING -
September 16, 200~
Florida Keys Marathon Airport -
Airport Master Plan Update
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Organization (If applicable): -
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ATTENDANCE SIGN-IN SHEET
.- PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
September 16, 20a;r"'a--
- Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
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Name: S \l<.-V ~ ~L CLi)[4-l
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COMMENT SHEET
PUBLIC COORDINATION AND eTlON MEETING -
September 1 ,20
Florida Keys Marathon Airport -
Airport Master Plan Update
Tonight's meeting represents the last public information meeting for the Florida Keys Marathon -
Airport Master Plan Update. The goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide guidelines for future
airport development which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at
the same time resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community. -
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives, -
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
comments. We look forward to your interest and involvement.
PLEASE PRINT -
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COMMENT SHEET
- PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
September 16, 20012.
-'"'' Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
--- Tonight's meeting represents the last public information meeting for the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport Master Plan Update. The goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide guidelines for future
airport development which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at
-- the same time resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
- three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
- Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
comments. We look forward to your interest and involvement.
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September 16, 20Q12...,
Florida Keys Marathon Airport -
Airport Master Plan Update
Tonight's meeting represents the last public information meeting for the Florida Keys Marathon -
Airport Master Plan Update. The goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide guidelines for future
airport development which will satisfy aviation demand In a financially feasible manner, while at
the same time resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic Issues in the community. -
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives, -
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
comments. We look forward to your interest and involvement.
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..- PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
September 16, 200~
- Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
- Tonight's meeting represents the last public information meeting for the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport Master Plan Update. The goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide guidelines for future
airport development which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at
- the same time resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
- three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
- Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
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September 16, 200R,
Florida Keys Marathon Airport -
Airport Master Plan Update
Tonight's meeting represents the last public information meeting for the Florida Keys Marathon -
Airport Master Plan Update. The goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide guidelines for future
airport development which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at
the same time resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community. -
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives, -
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
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.-.-.- PUBLIC COORDINATION AND INFORMATION MEETING
September 16, 200SZ
- Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Master Plan Update
- Tonight's meeting represents the last public information meeting for the Florida Keys Marathon
Airport Master Plan Update. The goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide guidelines for future
airport development which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at
- the same time resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community.
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
- three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives,
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
- Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your
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September 16, 20Q)Z,
Florida Keys Marathon Airport -
Airport Master Plan Update
Tonight's meeting represents the last public information meeting for the Florida Keys Marathon -
Airport Master Plan Update. The goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide guidelines for future
airport development which will satisfy aviation demand in a financially feasible manner, while at
the same time resolving the aviation, environmental and socioeconomic issues in the community. -
Information regarding major elements of the airport master plan will be presented to the public at
three specific key milestones: study kick off, development of airport development alternatives, -
and delivery to the County for acceptance.
Representatives of the airport and the master plan consultant (URS Corporation) are present to
answer your questions regarding the airport, the master plan update and to receive your -
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September 16. 200J2...
Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Airport Ueater Plan Update
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Airport Master Plan Update. The goal of an Airport Master Plan Is to provide guldelln.. for future
airport development which will satisfy aviation demand In a financially feasible manner, while at
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