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PORTS, AVIATION AND RELATED FACILITIES
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6.0.
PORTS, AVIATION AND RELATED FACILITES
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6.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................1
6.2 Existing Facilities........................................................................................................................ .L
6.2.1 Aviation [9j-5.019(2) (a), F.A.C.]............................................................................1
6.2.2 Port Facilities [9j-5.019(2) (a), F.A.C]................................................................21
6.3 Projected Forecasts..................................................................................................................24
6.3.1 Aviation..........................................................................................................................24
6.3.2 Ports.................................................................................................................................30
List of Figures
Figure
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Figure 6-1: Key West International Airport Runway Safety Dimensions ................................ 6
Figure6-2: Key West Airspace Plan....................................................................................................... 7
Figure 6-3: Florida Keys Marathon Airport......................................................................................12
Figure6-4: NAS Key West Location Map............................................................................................14
Figure 6-5 (A): NAS Key West Calendar Year 1977 AICUZ...............................:.................................18
Figure 6-5(B) NAS Key West Calendar Year 1977 AICUZ.................................................................19
List of Tables
Table P-ze
Table 6.1: Historic Enplanements at Key West International Airport (2000-2009) ........ 2
Table 6.2: Historic Operations: Key West International Airport,
FiscalYears 2000-2009....................................................................................................... 3
Table 6.3: KWAI Cargo: Landings and Weights, FY 2010............................................................ 3
Table 6.4: Historic Enplanements at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport,
(2000-2009)...........................................................................................................................10
Table 6.5: Historic Operations: The Florida Keys Marathon Airport,
FiscalYears 2000-2009.....................................................................................................10
Table 6.6: Historic Reported Annual Flight Operations Summary
NASKey West(1990-2006).............................................................................................1.5
Table 6.7: Historic Cruise Ship Revenue Passengers and Port Calls,
Port of Key West (Fiscal Years 1997/1998 to 2009/2010)................................23
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Table 6.8: Historic Key West Bight Ferry Terminal Passengers,
Fiscal Years 2004/2005 to 2009/2010.......................................................................24
Table 6.9: Enplanement Forecasts: Key West International Airport,
Fiscal Years 2010 - 2030................
Table6.10:..................................................................................26
Operations Forecasts: Key West International Airport,
Fiscal Years 2010 - 2030 .................
Table 6.11: Enplanement Forecasts: The Florida Keys Marathon Airport,
Fiscal Years 2010 - 2030............... .................
Table6.12:..................................................................28
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Operations Forecast: Marathon Airport, Fiscal Years 2010 - 2030.................
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6.0 PORTS, AVIATION AND RELATED FACILITIES
j9J-5.019 (1), (2), and (3)]
The Ports, Aviation and Related Facilities Element of the Monroe County (County)
Comprehensive Plan addresses the data inventory requirements of 91-5.019(1), (2), and (3)
of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
6.1 Introduction
Pursuant to Rule 9J-5.019, F.A.C., local governments not located within the urban area of a
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with population in excess of 50,000, shall adopt
a traffic circulation, mass transit, and ports, aviation, and related facilities elements
consistent with the provisions of this rule and Chapter 163, Part I1, F.S. The County is not
located within an urban area of a MPO, but has a population in excess of 50,000. This
Element is prepared in furtherance of that requirement.
6.2 Existing Facilities
6.2.1 Aviation f9J-5.019(2) (a), F.A.C.]
Within the County, there are eight airport facilities. One of these, Key West International
Airport (KWIA) is the only commercial airport currently serving the community. The
Florida Keys Marathon Airport (FKMA) provides only general aviation services, although
non-scheduled air taxi service is provided. There are also four private airports or airstrips,
one seaplane facility, and one military aviation facility: the U.S. Naval Air Station Key West
(NAS Key West). The KWIA and the Naval Air Station are situated in the Lower Keys. The
FKMA is located in the Middle Keys. The seaplane facility is located on Stock Island. The
four private airstrips are located throughout the Florida Keys (The Keys).
Map Series 6-1 shows the location of the airport facilities.
6.2.1.1 Key West International Airport
6.2.1.1.1 Airport Operations
KWIA includes approximately 258 acres of land and is located within the limits of the City
of Key West, in the southeast quadrant of the city. The airport is the southernmost airport
in the continental United States.
KWIA is owned by the County and is operated by the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) as a separate enterprise fund of the County. The BOCC exercises
management of the airport through the County Administrator, the Director of Airports and
the Airport Manager, who oversees the day to day operation of the airport.
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Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Airport Master Record for KWIA1, in calendar year (CY) 2009, there were 45 based
aircraft and 56,694 operations consisting of:
• 6,841 Air Carrier;
• 12,676 Air Taxi;
• 8,563 General Aviation - Local;
• 28,323 General Aviation - International; and
• 291 Military.
In Calendar (CY) 2009, there were 234,322 revenue passenger enplanements, an increase
of 1.29 percent from the 231,339 enplanements recorded in CY 2008z. Table 6.1 presents
the historic enplanements of KWIA between CY 2000 and CY 2009.
Table 6.1- Historic Enplanements at Key West International Airport (2000-2009)
3uurce: Air carrier Activity Information System (ACAIS).
The CY 2009 enplanements reflect a decrease of -25.4 percent since the high mark of
314,075 enplanements in 2005. The CY 2009 enplanement total is also the second lowest
yearly total experienced between 2000 and 2009.
Table 6.2 presents the historic annual operations at KWIA between CY 2000 and CY 2009.
In CY 2009, there were approximately 55,663 total annual aircraft operations, of which
47,257 were itinerant operations and 8,406 were local operations. Overall, the number of
total operations dropped significantly from a high of 97,517 operations in 2001 to 55,663
operations in 2009, a reduction of -42.9 percent. The rate of decline for the same period is -
7.0 percent per year.
"Airport Master Record", September 23, 2010, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Air Carrier Activity Information System (ACAIS).
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Table 6.2 - Historic Operations: Key West International Airport,
Fiscal Years 2000 2009
Fiscal
Year
2000
Itinerant
Carrier
1,268
Operations
AirTaxi
nititer
34,169
Aviation
40,251
Military
3,044
Itinerant
78,732
Local Operations
Civil
11,568
Militanr
1,696
Loca I
13,264
Total
Opera -
91,996
2001
2,032
34,562
37,938
946
75,478
11,557
10,482
22,039
97,517
2002
2,616
33,108
32,542
832
69,098
9,971
9,892
19,863
88,961
2003
5,444
30,144
36,807
1,408
73,803
12,426
7,513
19,939
93,742
2004
5,086
28,729
36,753
369
70,937
8,905
7,849
16,754
87,691
2005
5,374
30,169
36,292
644
72,479
14,914
6,779
21,693
94,172
2006
7,336
22,512
32,730
1,032
63,610
12,688
7,335
20,023
83,633
2007
6,796
23,415
31,479
789
62,479
12,460
13,741
26,201
88,680
2008
5,536
23,983
29,090
7,646
66,255
11,799
1,738
13,537
79,792
2009
6,511
12,268
28,260
218
47,257
8,209
197
8,406
55,663
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Renort. December 2009
Table 6.3 presents the cargo activity recorded at KWIA for the first eight months of FY
2010 (October 2009 - April 2010). The total landings were 6,463 and total weight was
approximately 215.2 million pounds.
Table 6.3 - KWAI Cargo: Landings and Weights, FY 2010
Montil
October 2009
Number of
Landings
686
Total Weight
(Million Pounds)
18.9
November 2009
716
20.7
December 2009
817
26.6
January 2010
915
33.0
February 2010
831
29.3
March 2010
896
31.6
April 2010
830 La28.7
May 2010
772
126.4
Source: Key West International Airport/URS, Inc.
Based on the Key West International Airport Master Plan Update (Master Plan) dated June
2003, the airport service area for KWIA is considered to encompass all points between Key
West and Vaca Key. Further, the demand for air travel in Key West is extremely seasonal.
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Typically, the peak activity month occurs during the first quarter of the year, with March
being the peak month. Approximately 40 percent of the airport's annual enplanements
occur during this three month period.
Based on the Master Plan, operational procedures within KWIA are subject to certain
conditions due to its proximity to NAS Key West. NAS Key West and KWIA have adjoining
airspace, and operations within the two airspaces are coordinated by the NAS Key West air
traffic control tower. In addition, a Warning Area exists adjacent to the joint airspace.
This Warning Area includes the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the United States
Defense Area, and numerous other warning areas outside of FAA jurisdiction. Air traffic
from the north and northeast are routinely routed clear of the Warning Area. The U.S. Navy
has indicated that some Warning Areas are used for high-speed aerial combat training
including surface-to-air and air-to-air missile firings and anti-aircraft gunnery.
6.2.1.1.2 Existina Facilities
KWIA consists of a single runway (Runway 9/27) that is 4,801 feet long and 100 feet wide.
The runway is paved with asphalt materials and has shoulders that are 10 feet wide on the
north and south sides of the runway. The north and south side shoulder is stabilized marl
(a mixture of limerock and limesilt.)
The runway can support 75,000 pounds single gear, 125,000 pounds dual gear, and
195,000 pounds dual tandem gear.3 The runway is marked for non -precision approaches
from each direction and it is also equipped with medium intensity runway lights (MIRL)
approximately 10 feet from the edge of the runway pavement. Current environmental
restrictive barriers, such as mangroves at the east end and a salt pond on the west end,
impede the ability to extend the airport's present-day runway length.
The airfield has one parallel taxiway (Taxiway A) that extends the full length of Runway
9/27. Taxiway A has a width of 50 feet and is located 315 feet south of the centerline of
Runway 9/27. Taxiway A is equipped with medium intensity taxiway lights. There are also
several connector taxiways designated as Taxiway B through E. The taxiways' pavement
consists of asphalt and concrete.
The airfield's aprons include a commercial terminal apron, a general aviation (GA) apron,
and two smaller recently built aprons. The commercial aircraft parking apron is located
east of the centerline of Taxiway D and consists of approximately 41,000 square yards of
asphalt pavement. The apron is adjacent to the passenger terminal building and the
Federal Inspection Station (FIS). The apron is marked for 12 aircraft parking spaces
including one reserved for United States Customs inspections. The commercial apron has
lighting provided by high mast floodlights. An additional 8,000 square yards of commercial
apron is located in front of the FedEx Building and provides aircraft parking for up to four
cargo aircraft.
3 Runway Data, Airport GIS, Federal Aviation Administration, Effective July 29 -September 23, 2010.
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The General Aviation aircraft parking apron comprises approximately 33,000 square yards,
with the ability to accommodate up to 55 aircraft, and is located west of the commercial
aircraft parking apron. It consists of asphalt concrete pavement and has cable aircraft tie
downs and lighting provided by high mast floodlights.
A remote west aircraft apron, for up to 36 aircraft, is located south of Taxiway A and west
of the hangars. A recently added smaller apron, for up to 10 aircraft, is located south of
Taxiway A in front of the hangars.
A non-standard, 400 feet wide Runway Safety Area (RSA) is currently under construction
(as of September 2010) along the length of the runway, except for approximately 2,000 feet
at the center of the runway where the north boundary of the RSA will be 150 feet north of
the runway centerline. A non-standard RSA, 600 feet long, is under construction at the
west end of the runway. With the exception of the Engineered Materials Arrestor System
(EMAS) arrestor bed, the new RSA sections will be constructed of compacted fill material
and be maintained in a grassed condition. The RSA's are expected to be operational by June
2011.
Adjacent to the RSA is an area known as the Runway Object Free Area (ROFA). This is an
area intended to enhance safety by keeping unnecessary objects out of the area around the
RSA that could damage the aircraft or its engines if an airplane were to inadvertently need
to use the RSA. Objects related to navigational aids and aircraft ground maneuvering are
permitted within the ROFA. The standard dimensions of the ROFA for. This area is known
as the Runway Object Free Area (OFA). For runways servingthat serve aircraft in approach
Categoriescategories C and D are , the OFA is 800 feet wide andwith a length of 1,000 feet
beyond the end of the runway. The existing ROFA at KWIA does not meet this standard.
Obstructions within 25 nautical miles of the airport include a strobe lighted and marked
balloon up to 14,000 feet northeast of the airport; and several towers located east, north,
and west of the airport. These towers are situated at elevations ranging from 143 feet to
611 feet.
Since the preparation of the Master Plan, all of the 14 trees identified as obstructions as per
FAR Part 77 have been removed as recommended.4 Figure 6-1 shows the runway safety
area dimensions. The KWIA airport space plan is presented in Figure 6-2.
4 URS, Inc., September 2010.
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The existing Airport's building facilities are described below:
• Passenger Terminal: The recentlycompletely p letel y (2009) two -level passenger terminal
building (Terminal) is approximately 127,000 square feet in size. The lower level,
approximately 96,000 square feet, includes public and non-public space. The upper
level, departures, consists of about 31,000 square feet. The Terminal houses Airport
management offices, public and airline areas, food, beverage, and retail areas.
• Adam Arnold Annex: The Adam Arnold Annex consists of approximately 6,600 square
feet of space and houses four tenants. These tenants are the United States Custom
Service, Greyhound Bus, Cape Air and the Monroe County Sheriffs Office.
• Fixed Base Operator Facilities: Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Facilities, which became
operational in 2005, include an FBO shop hangar of about 7,800 square feet, FBO offices
of about 1,140 square feet, and a fuel farm which has three 12,000 gallon above -ground
fuel storage tanks. Two of these tanks contain Jet A fuel and the third contains aviation
gasoline (AVGAS). The facilities also include 47 parking spaces.
• Individual Aircraft Storage Fa There are 20 individual aircraft storage hangars
located on the Airport. These are either owned by the County and leased to individual
aircraft owners or privately owned and built on land leased from the Airport/County.
• Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Buildin : A new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
(ARFF) building was constructed adjacent to the west end of the Terminal building and
became operational in 2001. The facility has three bays for firefighting vehicles and
equipment. Eleven parking spaces are also provided.
• Air Traffic Control Tower: The Airport's Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is located to
the west of the ARFF building and is operational daily. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Six
parking spaces are provided at this facility.
• FedEx Cargo Building: FedEx occupies a 3,000 square foot cargo building in connection
with its overnight parcel delivery services.
• Rental Car Facilities: There are two rental car service facility buildings located on the
Airport property. One, which is currently leased by Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., is
approximately 1,180 square feet, on approximately 0.7 acres. The other service facility
is approximately 950 square feet, on approximately 0.6 acres and is leased by Dollar
Rent A Car System, Inc.
• Highway Patrol Building: The Florida Highway Patrol leases a building of
approximately 3,780 square feet located on Airport property. The building was
renovated in 2003 and is currently being used by the Drivers License Bureau.
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• Other Miscellaneous Buildings and Systems: Various other buildings and weather
systems located on the Airport include: the Teenage Center of Key West building; the
Island Aeroplane Tours building; the Monroe County Department of Public Works
building; the East Martello Gallery and Museum, Fort Garden; and an Automated
Surface Observation System (ASOS).
• Roads and Parking: Access to the Airport is provided via South Roosevelt Boulevard.
South Roosevelt Boulevard is a four lane, undivided State highway (SR A1A). Access to
parking facilities, the Terminal, rental car lots and the general aviation facilities located
on Airport property is provided via Faraldo Circle.
A recently built 400-space parking garage is located on the south side of the Terminal.
This garage provides 95 short-term spaces, 150 long-term spaces, and 155 parking
spaces for car rentals. A total of 13 curb spaces are provided for taxis. There is also an
employee parking lot (Lot A) with 86 parking spaces. There are 28 parking spaces in
the remote parking lot (Lot B).
There are currently no major programmed and/or budgeted projects planned for the near
future at KWIA.
Public transit service to the KWIA is provided by the Blue and Green routes of the City of
Key West Shuttle system. As mentioned earlier, Greyhound Lines, Inc. also has an office
and passenger service station in the Adam Arnold Annex building at the airport.
6.2.1.2 The Florida Keys Marathon Airport
6.2.1.2.1 Airport Operations
The Florida Keys Marathon Airport (FKMA) is located at MM 51.5 on Vaca Key. Based on
the FAA's Airport Master Record, dated July 29, 2010, the airport aviation activity consisted
of 65 based aircraft and 65,944 general aviation operations between June 1, 2008 and May
31, 2009, consisting of:
• 3,907 Air Taxi;
• 34,654 General Aviation - Local;
• 27,227 General Aviation - Itinerant;
• 156 Military.
In FY 2009, there were 1,183 revenue passenger enplanements at Marathon Airport, a
significant 44-fold increase from the 41 enplanements recorded in CY 2008. Table 6.4
presents the historic enplanements of KWIA between CY 2000 and CY 2009. The highly
irregular enplanement data is the result of various situations, including but not limited to,
short-lived commercial air services and possible inconsistent data reporting. As of July
2010, there have been no regularly scheduled commercial air service operations at FKMA.
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Table 6.4 - Historic Enplanements at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport,
(2000-2009)
3uurce: reaeral Aviation Administration: APO Terminal Area Forecast Detail Report, Forecast Issued
December 2009
Table 6.5 presents the historic annual operations at FKMA between CY 2000 and CY 2009.
In CY 2009, there were 65,246 reported total annual aircraft operations, of which 29,740
were itinerant operations and 35,506 were local operations. Overall, the number of total
operations has risen slowly from 62,145 operations in 2000 to 65,246 operations in 2009,
an increase of 5.0 percent. The rate of growth for the same period is 0.54 percent per year.
Table 6.5 - Historic Operations: The Florida Keys Marathon Airport,
Fiscal Years 2000 - 2009
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6.2.1.2.2 Existina Facilities
The airport consists of a single, east -west runway (Runway 7/25) that is 5,008 feet long
with 400-foot long overruns at each end. It is 100 feet wide and lighted with medium
intensity light. The sole runway will support a 75,000 pound aircraft with single -wheel
gear, a 129,000-pound aircraft with dual -wheel gear, and a 191,000-pound aircraft with
dual -tandem gears. In 1983, the FAA approved reductions in the separations between the
runway centerline and the taxiway centerline, aircraft parking area, and building
restriction line to its present 200-foot separation distance. The runway is marked for non -
precision approaches from each direction and is also equipped with MIRL approximately
10 feet from the edge of the runway pavement.
The FKMA currently employs a non -directional beacon approximately 2.1 miles southeast
of the runway. It also uses a GPS, straight -in approach, as well as a four -light Precision
Approach Path Indicator that is designed to facilitate the transition from instrument flying
to visually locating the runway6.
The passenger terminal building is 19,000 square feet consisting of ticketing, baggage
claim, car rental, waiting areas, advertising, manager's office, phone booth, vending
machines, restrooms, and a public parking lot accommodating 184 vehicles. A 46-space
parking lot for rentals is also provided.
Fixed base operators are located in hangars and provide jet and aviation fuel. The
Marathon Flying Club is located in the Runway Protection Zone at the east end of the
runway, in violation of FAA airport design standards. The Marathon Volunteer Fire
Department, which directly accesses the airport and U.S. 1, provides crash, fire, and rescue
services. Figure 6-3 shows the airport space plan.
Recent additions to FKMA include the following7:
• Monroe County Sheriffs hangar and apron;
• Expansion of the Grant Air (FBO) apron and hangar;
• Construction of 32 "T-Hangars";
• Coast (FBO) apron;
• Antique Air Hangar;
• Relocated four -bay shade hangars to the northeast sector;
• Construction of the Mosquito Control Facility at the east end of the airport; and
• New Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (AARF) Building.
s Airport Narrative Layout Plan for Florida Keys Marathon Airport, February 2009
6 Ibid
7 URS, Inc., September 2010.
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Figure 6-3 - Florida Keys Marathon Airport
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There are currently two proposed future airport enhancements: (1) a new hangar adjacent
to the existing Coast FBO Hangar, and (2) a new Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Facility. While these two facilities are planned for future implementation, neither are
currently programmed or budgeted.8
6.2.1.3 U.S. Naval Air Station Key West9
6.2.1.3.1 Description and Operations
Naval Air Station Key West (NAS) consists of approximately 5,800 acres with facilities
located in 13 different areas of the lower Florida Keys. Boca Chica Field, NAS Key West's
primary site and airfield, is located on Boca Chica Key. Boca Chica Field is approximately 3
miles east of the City of Key West and consists of approximately 4,700 acres encompassing
nearly the entire key. Other facilities include:
• Truman Annex: port operations, housing, visitor quarters, beach patio, and several
tenant activities;
• Trumbo Point and Peary Court Annexes: diverse operational uses and housing;
• Fleming Key: accommodates functions requiring isolation; and
• Sigsbee Park Annex: central hub for family housing, community support, and
recreation facilities.
The Navy purchased over 617 acres of undeveloped land on Boca Chica and Geiger Keys in
the 1980's and early 1990's. The Navy also has a compatible development agreement over
a privately owned area on the northwest end of Boca Chica Key. Figure 6-4 shows the NAS
Key West location. NAS Key West's national security mission supports operational and
readiness requirements for Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security,
National Guard units, Federal Agencies, and Allied forces. As such, NAS Key West is known
as the Navy's premier East Coast transient pilot training facility for tactical aviation
squadrons.
NAS Key West (Boca Chica Field) airfield consists of three asphalt runways with concrete
turn -up areas. All runways are accessible by taxiways. Runway 7/25 is 10,000 feet by 200
feet. Runway 03/21 and 13/31 are both 7,000 feet by 150 feet. Normal airfield operating
hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 7 days per week. However, when operational
requirements arise, air operations later in the night and earlier in the morning do occur
frequently.
NAS Key West is an integral part of Key West and the County. NAS Key West contributes
directly to the local economy in three major ways: jobs, expenditures by squadrons that
visit the Air Station for training, and expenditures for ongoing operations and improvement
projects. It is the largest employer in the Lower Keys.
e Ibid
9 AICUZ Update for NAS Key West, Monroe County, Florida, March 2007
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Location Map
Figure 6-4 - NAS Key West Location Map
The on -site military and civilian employment population at NAS Key West is approximately
900 personnel. In addition to NAS Key West personnel, approximately 1,100 persons are
employed by NAS Key West tenants. As such, the Department of Defense (DOD) needs to
ensure the continued capability of NAS Key West to support mission requirements while
promoting the compatible growth and development of the surrounding community.
The Navy spends approximately $32 million annually in operations and maintenance funds
to keep the Air Station facilities in good condition. Additional spending occurs on a
case -by -case basis for military construction projects. In recent years, spending for major
military construction has included projects for harbor maintenance dredging, airfield
lighting, restoration of clear zones and drainage at Boca Chica Field, and utility
privatization. A $15.7 million fire station project also is planned for the Air Station.
Additional socioeconomic benefit is realized from mutual aid agreements for law
enforcement, fire, and emergency services; continuing education support; environmental
stewardship; and large-scale contingency capabilities such as hurricane recovery.
Table 6.6 lists the reported overall annual operations (military and civil) for CY 1990
through CY 2006. Since CY 1993, operations have ranged from approximately 46,000 to
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93,000 operations per year. In 2009, there were approximately 34,000 annual operations
(take -offs and landings).lo
Table 6.6 - Historic Reported Annual Flight Operations Summary
NAS Key West (1990-2006)
Calendar Year
1990
Total Military and
Civil Operations
177,675
1991
157,872
1992
164,553
1993
152,535
1994
69,306
1995
90,626
1996
46,997
1997
59,705
1998
46,086
1999
55,886
2000
51,553
2001
60,924
2002
58,102
2003
89,105
2004
48,849
2005
53,577
2006
92,896
Source: Aircraft Traffic Activity Reports NAS Key West; 2007 NAS Key West AICUZ Update.
6.2.1.3.2 Compatible Land Use and Development Coordination
Background
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Navy implemented an Air Installations Compatible Use Zones
(AICUZ) program at NAS Key West (Boca Chica Field) to encourage, through local
cooperation, compatible development in and around the Navy airfield in the County. The
purpose of the AICUZ program is to:
Protect public health, safety, and welfare;
Ensure the continued viability of the Air Station; and
Promote development of compatible land use in high noise and accident potential
zones.
io "Fact Sheet', Public Scoping Open House Meetings, May 26 and 27, 2010; Naval Air Station Key West
Airfield Operations Environmental Impact Statement, May 2010
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The AICUZ program's objective is to balance the requirement for adequate aircraft training
capabilities at airfields with community concerns over aircraft noise and accident potential
generated by training. The Navy's AICUZ program is focused on promoting land use
compatibility between air installations and surrounding communities. The program
recognizes the local government's responsibility to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare through land use control tools like zoning ordinances, building codes, subdivision
regulations, building permits, and fair disclosure statements.
In 1986 Monroe County codified in their Land Development Code (LDC) the 1977 NAS Key
West AICUZ Map, taken from the 1977 AICUZ study (Figure 6-5). In 2004, the Florida
Legislature enacted SB 1604 that amended Florida's Growth Management Act to require
more active communication between local governments and military bases to avoid
potential conflicts between future developments and military base installations. The act
requires that each county in which a military base is located and each affected municipality
notify a military base's commanding officer of a proposed change to the government's
comprehensive plan and land development regulations that would affect the land use
adjacent to the military base. Additionally, the amendment requires that the County add a
representative of the military installation as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the
County's Planning Commission.
In 2010, HB 7129 was enacted by the Florida Legislature, which further amended Section
163.3175 F. S., to add the following provisions:
I. A requirement that the County transmit to the Commanding Officer of NAS Key West any: a) change to its
Comprehensive Plan (Plan); b) proposed Plan amendments; or c) change to the LDC which would affect
intensity, density or use of land adjacent to or in close proximity to NAS Key West.
2. Upon request of the Commanding Officer of NAS Key West, require the County to transmit and allow
comments on any Development Order requesting a variance or waiver from height or lighting restrictions or
noise attenuation reduction requirements within a zone of influence.
I Any comments received from the Commanding officer of NAS Key West shall be transmitted to the State
Land Planning Agency (DCA).
4. The County shall include a representative of NAS Key West acting on behalf of the installation as an ex
officio nonvoting member of the County's land planning agency (Planning Commission).
5. By June 30, 2012 the County shall adopt criteria and address compatibility of lands adjacent to or closely
proximate to NAS Key West within the Future Land Use Element of its Plan or go to mediation with County,
NAS, DCA, RPC, private land owner reps.
County Position
In April of 2003 the Navy published the Environmental Assessment for Fleet Support and
Infrastructure Improvements -Naval Air Station Key West (EA). In 2004, the Navy prepared
an updated CY 2007 AICUZ map for NAS Key West. The 2007 AICUZ map encompassed a
substantially larger area compared to the 1977 AICUZ map.
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The environmental impacts of all of the planned and current aircraft were not evaluated by
the Navy's EA in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). For
example, the EA purported to evaluate the impacts of the Super Hornet aircraft, however,
evidence of this is not found in the report. Specifically, the Super Hornet aircraft was
mentioned in only three pages of the 232-page EA and those three pages did not discuss the
noise or other environmental impacts. Further, the Draft EA was distributed to the public
and reporting agencies for input and this input was the basis for the final comments
published in the April 2003 EA. None of the public or agency comments mention the Super
Hornet aircraft, thereby creating the assumption neither the public nor the 11 reporting
agencies have evaluated the impacts of the Super Hornet aircraft at NAS Key West.
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The Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has been assisting communities
surrounding military bases and the Florida Defense Alliance with planning strategies and
land acquisition to protect existing bases. Focusing on strategies to retain Florida's
military bases, the DCA developed the following series of recommended best practices for
military base -community coordination:
• Conduct economic studies of military installations;
• Map high -noise and potential accident areas and study encroachment impacts;
• Acquire critical properties;
• Modify comprehensive plans and land development regulations to establish
compatible land use near military bases;
• Adopt appropriate development standards within land development codes and
establish multiple strategies in comprehensive plans to ensure compatible
development near military bases;
• Notify the military of comprehensive plan or zoning changes and of proposed
development in impact areas;
• Disclose and record hazards prior to the development or sale of land;
• Maintain formal and informal communication and coordination; and
• Respond as a team to inappropriate development requests.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is the national charter for promoting
productive harmony between man and the environment and minimizing the impacts of
federal actions. This law requires all federal agencies to consider potential environmental
impacts of their proposed actions and reasonable alternatives in making decisions about
those actions. In early 2010, the Navy initiated a NEPA study titled Naval Air Station Key
West Airfield Operations Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The study is
anticipated to last for two years.
The purpose of the study is to address the environmental effects associated with the Navy's
proposal to support new aircraft and to modify operation levels as necessary in support of
the Fleet Readiness Training Plan (FRTP) while maintaining current baseline operations.
More specifically the EIS study will address the aviation training mission for tactical
aviation squadrons. In order to maintain NAS Key West as an ideal military aviation
training site, it is important to identify potential impacts associated with future airfield
operations, and to identify ways to address those potential impacts. The EIS will include a
noise study to assess the potential impacts of noise associated with the proposed
alternatives on the natural and human environment.
As a point of clarification, the EIS is not the same as the Navy's recently updated (2007)
AICUZ study. The EIS focuses on an assessment of the potential impacts of a proposed
action on the surrounding environment, while the AICUZ study focuses on making long-
term land use recommendations to protect public health, safety, and welfare while
ensuring the continued viability of the Air Station. The EIS is also conducted under a
different set of guidelines, policies and procedures.
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6.2.1.4 Private Aviation Facilities
6.2.1.4.1 Stock Island Seaplane
The Key West Seaplane Service is located within the Key West City limits on the north side
of Stock Island. This serves primarily as a shuttle for tourists to/from Fort Jefferson
National Monument at Dry Tortugas. However, the service also provides a vital link for
official visitors and supplies to this remote area.
6.2.1.4.2 Suaarloaf Shores Airstri
The Sugarloaf Shores Airstrip is located at MM 17 near the Sugarloaf Lodge on Lower
Sugarloaf Key. Runway 10/28 is paved and is 2,700 feet long. This facility is used
primarily for residents of the area and guests of Sugarloaf Lodge.
6 21 4 3 Summerland Kev
The Summerland Key Airport has been in place since 1959 and the community has grown
up around this facility. This airport primarily serves the pilots and private planes
associated with the adjacent residences. In addition, although a private facility, the owners
allow regular use by public agencies including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission. In addition, as with most private facilities, this airstrip is available for
emergency landings, medical airlifts and hurricane evacuation.
This airport is owned and operated by the Summerland Key Cove Airport Company.
Runway 12/30 is paved and 2,510 feet long.
6.2.1.4.4 Tavernaero Airstrip
The Tavernaero Airstrip is located at MM 90 in Plantation Key. The runway is not paved (it
is grass), and is approximately 2,100 feet long. Aircraft are based at the facility, but are
housed on the aircraft owner's property.
6.2.1.4.5 Ocean Reef
The Ocean Reef airstrip is a privately -owned airport providing service to the Ocean Reef
community in Key Largo. Runway 4/22 is paved and is 4,456 feet long.
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6.2.2 Port Facilities [9J-5.019(2) (a), F.A.CJ.
6.2.2.1 Port of Key West
While there is an abundance of coastline in the County, only two areas are considered port
facilities. The Port of Key West, which consists of cruise berths and passenger ferries, is
located within the northwest quadrant of the city; while the Stock Island port is considered
to be the only truly industrial, deep water port in the County. Map 6-2 depicts the location
of the two port facilities.
The Port of Key West is operated by the City of Key West, and consists of cruise berths at
the Outer Mole Pier, Mallory Dock (privately), and Pier B, as well as an offshore anchorage
area. Passenger ferry operations are handled at the Key West Bight Terminal. The Port of
Key West is an exclusive cruise ship and ferry operations port. As such, no cargo activities
occur at the port. Cruise ships sail from Port Canaveral, Port Manatee, Port of Tampa, Port
of Miami, and Port Everglades to the port, while ferry operations shuttle passengers from
Fort Myers and Marco Island (seasonal).
Table 6.7 presents the historic annual Port of Key West cruise ship revenue passengers
and port -of -calls from fiscal year 1997/1998 through 2009/2010. The forecasted values
for fiscal year 2010/2011 are also displayed. Based on the March 2009 report prepared by
the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council", during fiscal
year 2007/2008 the Port of Key West registered 924,411 revenue passengers. This value
includes 170,004 ferry passengers. Further, it is reported that the port handles more
multi -day cruise ship port -of -call passengers than any other port in the nation12.
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11 A Five -Year Plan to Achieve the Mission of Florida's Seaports, 200812009 - 201212013", Florida Seaport
Transportation and Economic Development Council, March 2009.
12 Harbor Preservation/Redevelopment and Intra-Island Corridor Enhancement Plan November 2005
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Table 6.7 - Historic Cruise Ship Revenue Passengers and Port Calls,
Port of Key West (Fiscal Years 1997/1998 to 2009/2010)
Fiscal Year[l]
1997 1998
Number of Passengers
585,028
Number of Port Calls
385
1998 1999
625,810
420
1999/2000
670,531
N/A
2000/2001
621,232
331
2001 2002
942,639
497
2002 2003
1,122,197
603
2003/2004
929,790
462
2004/2005
976,761
495
2005 2006
859,089
413
2006 2007
830,954
403
2007/2008
754,407
360
2008/2009
863,767
378
2009 2010 2
800,656[3]
342[3]
2010/20114
765,747[4]
360[4]
Source: Port of Key West; Port Operations, September 2010.
Notes:
[1] Calendar Year extends from October through September.
[2] Data shown to include September 2010 estimates.
[3] Includes updated/amended budget projection for September 2010.
[4] Forecast based on projected budget.
6.2.2.2 Key West Bight Ferry Terminal
The Key West Bight Ferry Terminal, located at 100 Grinnell Street, Key West, began
operations on January 1, 2002 with daily service to Fort Myers Beach and seasonal service
to Marco Island. The current ferry service provider, Key West Express, operates up to four
boats: the 130 foot Whale Watcher, the 140 foot Atlanticat Catamaran, the 155 foot Big Cat
Catamaran, and the 170 foot Key West Express Catamaran. The typical adult fare is
$130.00 roundtrip and $78.00 one-way. Children's fares range from $30.00 to $60.00
round trip and from $15.00 to $49.00 one-way. Special senior rates are $120.00 round trip
and $78.00 one-way. A $15.00 port and security tax is collected at check -in. Table 6.8
presents the historic yearly ferry passenger volumes between fiscal years 2004/2005 and
2009/2010.
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Table 6.8 - Historic Key West Bight Ferry Terminal Passengers,
Fiscal Years 2004/2005 to 2009/2010
L3VU1 Le: LALy or ney west, Key West Bight Terminal Operations.
Notes:
[1] Does not include data for September 2010.
6.2.2.3 Stock Island
Consisting of more than 118 acres, the Safe Harbor/Peninsular port area of Stock Island is
characterized as a "working waterfront", per the Harbor Preservation/Redevelopment and
Intro -Island Corridor Enhancement Plan prepared in November 2005. Uses that currently
populate Stock Island include boat repair and storage facilities, commercial fishing, and
marine activities. These uses are predominantly marine and seafood -related industries
and businesses, where the commercial fishing industry represents 20 percent of the land
area and is the primary reason for Stock Island ranking 121h in the nation for dockside
value of leading ports.
Overall, there are a total of 860 boats or slips in Safe Harbor. These include recreational
boats, fishing boats larger than 40 feet in length, shrimp boats, tug boats, and tow boats. In
addition, the commercial fishing fleet includes seven seafood establishments serving up to
300 boats during peak season13.
6.3 Projected Forecasts
6.3.1 Aviation
The global economic downtown experienced during the last few years has impacted both
passenger and aircraft activities at KWIA and FKMA. Enplanements and aircraft operations
data, especially for commercial airlines, indicate dramatic reductions in service and
passenger movements.
Based on the enplanement data found in Table 6.1, the recorded enplanements at KWIA
between CY 2005 and CY 2009 have declined by approximately 25.4 percent. Similarly,
13 Ibid
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during the same period, aircraft operations have been declined approximately 40.9
percent. The most notable reduction has been in the air taxi/commuter services with a 59
percent reduction between CY 2005 and CY 2009.
6.3.1.1 Terminal Area Forecasts
The Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) system is the official forecast of aviation activity at FAA
facilities. These forecasts are prepared to meet the budget and planning needs of FAA and
provide information for use by state and local authorities, the aviation industry, and the
public. The TAF includes forecasts for:
• FAA towered airports;
• Federally contracted towered airports;
• Nonfederal towered airports; and
• Non -towered airports.
The following sections present the enplanements and operations forecasts from fiscal years
2010 through 2030 for both the Key West International Airport and Marathon Florida Keys
Airport.
6.3.1.2 Key West International Airport
Table 6.9 presents the FAA forecasts of KWIA enplanements for fiscal years 2010 through
2030. The forecasted enplanements are 227,695 for FY 2010 and 338,341 for FY 2030.
The current economic conditions have been considered in these forecasts.
Enplanement forecasts from the 2003 Key West Airport Master Plan, developed before the
global economic downturn, range from 294,019 to 332,454 enplanements for 2006. The
lower range value corresponds well with the actual recorded 2006 enplanement value of
294,097. The forecasts for 2011 range from 309,017 to 395,873 enplanements and for
2021 they range from 341,347 to 522,712 enplanements (considerably higher than current
estimates).
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Table 6.9 - Enplanement Forecasts: Key West International Airport,
Fiscal Years 2010 - 2030
2010 11
2011 1232,249
2012/1336,894
2013/14
2014 15
27,695
1241,631
246,464
2015/16
251,394
2016/17
2017/18
256,422
261,550
2018 19
266,781
2019 20
272,117
2020/21
2021/22
277,559
283,111
2022 23
288,773
2023 24
294,548
2024/25
300,439
2025/26
306,447
2026 27
312,576
2027 28
318,828
2028/29
325,204
2029/30
331,708
2030/31
338,341
Source: Federal Aviation Administration: APO Terminal Area Forecast Detail Report,
Forecast Issued December 2009
Table 6.10 presents the FAA forecasts of KWIA operations for fiscal years 2010 through
2030. The forecasted itinerant operations are 47,802 for FY 2010 and 56,385 for FY 2030.
The total forecasted operations (itinerant plus local operations) are 55,409 for FY 2010
and 68,610 for FY 2030.
The forecast of total aircraft operations from the previous 2003 Key West Airport Master
Plan developed for year 2021 was 114,080. The corresponding FAA aircraft operations
forecast for 2021 is 62,166, or 45.5 percent less than operations value developed in
association with the 2003 Master Plan. The FAA's current 2030 aircraft operations forecast
of 68,610 total operations is 40.0 percent of the value forecasted in the 2003 Master Plan
target date of 2021.
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Table 6.10 - Operations Forecasts: Key West International Airport,
Fiscal Years 2010 - 2030
Start
Fiscal
Year
2010
Itinerant Operations Local Operations
Total
Air Taxi Opera -
Air & Coni- General Total Total tions
Carrivi, muter Aviation Military Itinerant Civil Military Local
6,511 12,415 28,658 218 47,802 7,410 197 7,607 55,409
2011
6,511
12,564
28,867
218
48,160
7,592
197
7,789
55,949
2012
6,511
12,715
29,112
218
48,556
7,778
197
7,975
56,531
2013
6,511
12,867
29,359
218
48,955
7,968
197
8,165
57,120
2014
6,511
13,022
29,608
218
49,359
8,163
197
8,360
57,719
2015
6,511
13,178
29,859
218
49,766
8,363
197
8,560
58,326
2016
6,511
13,336
30,112
218
50,177
8,568
197
8,765
58,942
2017
6,511
13,496
30,368
218
50,593
8,779
197
8,976
59,569
2018
6,511
13,658
30,626
218
51,013
8,994
197
9,191
60,204
2019
6,511
13,822
30,886
218
51,437
9,214
197
9,411
60,848
2020
6,511
13,988
31,148
218
51,865
9,440
197
9,637
61,502
2021
6,511
14,156
31,412
218
52,297
9,672
197
9,869
62,166
2022
6,511
14,326
31,678
218
52,733
9,909
197
10,106
62,839
2023
6,511
14,498
31,947
218
53,174
10,152
197
10,349
63,523
2024
6,511
14,672
32,218
218
53,619
10,401
197
10,598
64,217
2025
6,511
14,848
32,491
218
54,068
10,656
197
10,853
64,921
2026
6,511
15,026
32,767
218
54,522
10,917
197
11,114
65,636
2027
6,511
15,206
33,046
218
54,981
11,185
197
11,382
66,363
2028
6,511
15,388
33,327
218
55,444
11,459
197
11,656
67,100
2029
6,511
15,573
33,610
218
55,912
11,740
197
11,937
67,849
2030
6,511
15,760
133,896
218
56,385
12,028
1 197
12,225
68,610
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APO Terminal
Area Forecast Detail
Report.
Forecast Issued December 2009
The 2003 Key West International Airport Master Plan Update was developed to identify the
physical and operational needs of the airport through year 2021. Many of the
recommended actions stemming from the Master Plan, such as the new terminal, parking
garage, aprons and hangars, have been implemented. No new major improvements are
projected or budgeted for the next five years.
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As demonstrated in this section, the combination of a much reduced forecasted demand
with the recent implementation of many of the principal improvements identified in the
2003 Master Plan, the KWIA will be able to meet the aviation demand through 2030.
Nonetheless, the airport's master plan should be updated within the next five years to be
consistent with the County's planning horizon of 2030 and to re -assess demand and needs
resulting from shifts in the economy and travel habits, and developing trends in aircraft
technology.
6.3.1.2 The Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Table 6.11 presents the FAA forecasts of FKMA enplanements for fiscal years 2010
through 2030. The forecasted enplanements are 1,183 for FY 2010 and FY 2030,
demonstrating little to no expected growth in passenger movements through the airport.
Table 6.11- Enplanement Forecasts: The Florida Keys Marathon Airport,
Fiscal Years 2010 - 2030
2010 11
1,183
2011 12
1,183
2012/13
1,183
2013/14
1,183
2014 15
1,183
2015 16
1,183
2016/17
1,183
2017 18
1,183
2018 19
1,183
2019 20
1,183
2020/21
1,183
2021/22
1,183
2022 23
1,183
2023 24
1,183
2024/25
1,183
2025/26
1,183
2026 27
1,183
2027 28
1,183
2028/29
1,183
2029/30
1,183
2030/31
1.183
Source: Federal Aviation Administration: APO Terminal Area Forecast Detail Report, Forecast Issued
December 2009
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Table 6.12 presents the FAA forecast of FKMA operations for fiscal years 2010 through
2030. The forecasted itinerant operations are 30,148 for FY 2010 and 39,617 for FY 2030.
The total forecasted operations (itinerant plus local operations) are 66,150 for FY 2010
and 87,129 for FY 2030.
Table 6.12 - Operations Forecast: Marathon Airport, Fiscal Years 2010 - 2030
Start
Fiscal
Year
2010
Itinerant Operations Local Operations
Total
Air Taxi Opera -
Carrier muter Aviation Military Itinerant Civil Military Local
212 1,406 28,286 244 30,148 36,002 0 1 36,002 1 66,150
2011
212
1,425
28,680
244
30,561
36,504
0
36,504
67,065
2012
212
1,444
29,081
244
30,981
37,013
0
37,013
67,994
2013
212
1,463
29,488
244 1
31,407
37,530
0
37,530
68,937
2014
212
1,483
29,901
244
31,840
38,054
0
38,054
69,894
2015
212
1,503
30,319
244
32,278
38,586
0
38,586
70,864
2016
212
1,523
30,743
244
32,722
39,125
0
39,125
71,847
2017
212
1,543
31,172
244
33,171
39,672
0
39,672
72,843
2018
212
1,564
31,606
244
33,626
40,226
0
40,226
73,852
2019
212
1,585
32,048
244
34,089
40,787
0
40,787
74,876
2020
212
1,606
32,496
244
34,558
41,357
0
41,357
75,915
2021
212
1,627
32,950
244
35,033
41,934
0
41,934
76,967
2022
212
1,649
33,410
244
35,515
42,520
0
42,520
78,035
2023
212
1,671
33,876
244
36,003
43,113
0
43,113
79,116
2024
212
1,693
34,349
244
36,498
43,715
0
43,715
80,213
2025
212
1,716
34,828
244
37,000
44,326
0
44,326
81,326
2026
212
1,739
35,314
244
37,509
44,946
0
44,946
82,455
2027
212
1,763
35,806
244
38,025
45,574
0
45,574
83,599
2028
212
1,787
36,305
244
38,548
46,211
0
46,211
84,759
2029
212
1,811
36,811
244
39,078
46,857
0
46,857
85,935
2030
212
1,836
37,325
244
39,617
47,512
0
47,512
87,129
cn„rro• Rorioral Aviatinn Ad ministmtion:
APO Terminal
Area Forecast Detail
Report,
Forecast Issued December 2009
As described previously, there are two proposed future airport enhancements: (1) a new
hangar by the former Paradise Hangar, and (2) a new Emergency Center Operations
facility. However, neither project is currently programmed or budgeted. The ultimate
FKMA master plan (no year certain) calls for the extension of the existing 5,008 foot
runway to 5,800 feet, plus other facilities.
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The current airport layout and facilities, coupled with other enhancement and maintenance
projects, should be able to sustain operations for several years. Nonetheless, periodic
annual reviews and more detailed assessments (every 5 years) of operations should be
programmed, especially in light of constant changes in technology and possible future
introduction of commercial air service.
6.3.2 Ports
6.3.2.1 Port of Key West
The March 2009 report by the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development
Council includes a Strategic Development Program for the Port of Key West. The program
identified the following goals and objectives:
• Develop and maintain port -of -call facilities to accommodate the needs of the cruise ship
industry and its passengers;
• Link the physical, social, and environmental aspects of the working waterfront to the
community fabric;
• Maximize the generation of benefits and revenues emanating from the cruise industry
for the City and its tourist -related businesses;
• Manage cruise -related volumes to sustain the island's quality of life, including its
environmentally sensitive resources, public amenities, and public waterfront;
• Increase domestic ferry operations in the City of Key West as an alternative to land -
based transportation; and
• Maintain and improve Port security.
The referenced report also identified the following capital improvements needed to
achieve the Port's mission:
• Incorporate the Truman Waterfront, a former United States Navy property, into the
historic fabric of the City by means of improved passenger access to and from the
facility to commercial areas in Old Town;
• Maintain and improve the City's Mallory Dock cruise facility and Key West Bight ferry
facility, including security improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and berthing
improvements;
• Improve passenger services through provision of a passenger shelter at the Mole Pier;
and
• Streamline port and security operations through construction of a single port office.
The cruise ship passenger forecast for FY 2013/14 as developed by the port administration
is 775,000 passengers. There are currently no cruise ship passenger or port call
projections beyond the aforementioned fiscal year. The cruise ship lines normally schedule
only a year to 18 months in advance.
The number of cruise ship port visits depends upon several factors such as:
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• The national and economic situation and its ability for a timely recovery;
• Port facility capacities including limited berths and narrow channel width;
• Budgetary restraints and funding source limitations;
• The introduction of newer and larger cruise ships with higher passenger capacities;
and
• The increase or decrease in cruise ship services and scheduling.
Current port administration understanding with respect to cruise ship passenger demand
is that, in the short term (1-5 years), the Port of Key West will be able handle between
800,000 to 850,000 passengers a year. This level of service is considered to be a
sustainable "quality of life policy".
As of September 2010, there are no proposed or budgeted major improvements for the
Port of Key West. Port administration is committed to develop plans to expand the
capacity of Mallory Square. The current Port of Key West Master Plan is considered to be
outdated and will need to be renewed in the short term (1-5 years).
6.3.2.2 Key West Bight Ferry Terminal
The privately operated ferry service has suffered a drop in ridership during the last few
years as evidenced in Table 6.6. The service has been affected by the same conditions
impacting the cruise ship operations: poor economy and limited capacity. The ferry service
is wholly dependent upon external visitors (from San Marcos Island and Fort Myers
Beach); it does not provide local service.
No forecast of passenger volumes is available. However, based on the passenger data
presented in Table 6.6 and the current capacity and operations characteristics of the
private sector provider, annual passenger volumes of up to 200,000 are obtainable. Due to
the overall economic situation, the service has lost up to 40 percent of its ridership high
mark achieved in FY 2006/2007. A detailed evaluation of the ferry operations and physical
facilities should be made during the next two-year period. This service should also be
included in the next update of the Transit Development Plan.
The City of Key West has included the following two West Bight Ferry Terminal projects
into its Five Year Capital Improvement Program, Fiscal Years 2010/2011- 2015/2016:
• The extension of the Ferry Terminal by 120 feet. This extension will allow greater
flexibility in ferry boat operations and allow the dockage of up to four boats at one
time without having to stagger the boats. The project, budgeted at $600,000 is
scheduled for implementation in FY 2010/2011, pending a grant award; and
• Security Area Enhancements which allow for the installation of permanent security
features within the terminal.
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6.3.2.3 Stock Island
The December 2005 report of the Stock Island and Key Haven Livable CommuniKeys
Master Plan put forth the following Community Vision Statement:
In theyear2024 we envision [.,]
A diverse island community rich in residential, commercial, cultural, and
recreational opportunities; where families and friends live and work together
in vibrant neighborhoods. A place that maintains an affordable cost of living
for people of all income levels with an emphasis on housing, that fosters a
sustainable, local economy consisting of a working waterfront and a distinctive
mix of commercial and industrial activities that complement the community;
where recreational and community facilities enhance the cultural fabric of the
neighborhoods; where its citizens understand the importance of and
acknowledge the responsibility to protect our vital natural resources; where a
strong sense of civic pride contributes to an ever improving quality of life
(emphasis added).
With respect to preserving commercial fishing on Stock Island, the local community has
voiced its opinion that commercial fishing should be preserved in the Safe
Harbor/Peninsular "port" area. A variety of uses should be encouraged to attract desirable
development and create diverse housing types that can support
fishing industry, reinforcing Stock Island's character as a "fishing village."
s in the commercial
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