Overview of the Plan. Airport Roles. Vision, Goals, & Measures. Current Transportation System Performance. Airport Assets. Future Transportation

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2 A rizona s aviation system is diverse.as diverse as the state itself. From Arizona s major cities to its mountains, deserts, and world renowned tourist destinations, Arizona s airports provide important connections. Arizona s airports move people and goods. Arizona businesses and residents rely on the airport system to transport them to destinations around the world. The airports in Arizona also provide domestic and international visitors with convenient access to Arizona tourist attractions. The airport system also moves packages, parts, and supplies to all areas of the state. Airports throughout Arizona support quality of life by accommodating recreational, health, welfare, and safety-related services. Critical firefighting activities, search and rescue missions, patient transport, news and traffic reporting, and recreational opportunities are just a few of the aviation related services provided. 1 Overview of the Plan In order to ensure Arizona s airport system continues to effectively connect, move, and support the state s needs, the Arizona Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division initiated the Arizona State Airports System Plan (SASP). The SASP provides direction for state aviation system planning for years to come. The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework for the integrated planning, operation, and development of Arizona s aviation assets. Vision, Goals, & Measures Airport Roles Airport Assets Current Transportation System Performance Forecasts Future Transportation System Performance System Development Costs Recommended Plan The plan was guided by a Project Advisory Committee that was comprised of representatives from Arizona airports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), regional associations of governments, League of Cities and Towns, aviation related businesses, and various airport and aircraft associations around the state.

3 System Vision and Goals Establishing goals and measures is important to setting a future course for the airport system and for assessing its current performance. Members of the Project Advisory Committee helped identify current issues facing the system and translate those issues into goals and objectives to guide the system s future performance. Given the importance of airports and aviation to employers throughout Arizona, over 2,000 businesses and 4,000 pilots in Arizona were contacted to secure input on airport issues and needs. The vision established for the 2008 Arizona State Airports System Plan led to the development of four goals, which were established for the airport system that serves Arizona. These goals are used to evaluate each airport s role in the statewide system and determine the performance of Arizona s airports. Vision Provide an airport system that accommodates demand, supports economic and transportation needs, and maximizes funding resources GOALS Development: Economic Support: Arizona should provide an airport system that is adequately maintained to meet current and projected demand and is easily accessible from both the ground and the air. Arizona should advance a system of airports that is supportive of Arizona s economy, ensuring that the airport system is matched to Arizona s socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. Safety and Standards: Arizona should provide for a safe airport system, as measured by compliance with applicable safety standards, which supports health, welfare, and safety-related services and activities. Environmental Sensitivity and Stewardship: Arizona should promote a system of airports that is sensitive to and considerate of the environment. The system shoud support aviation outreach opportunities. 2

4 3 Arizona s Airport System There are over 200 airports in Arizona, however, the analysis in the SASP focused primarily on public use airports. For purposes of the SASP, 83 airports, including 11 privately owned airfields and 14 Native American owned airports, were identified as the system of airports. These 83 airports vary in size and serve different functions in meeting Arizona s aviation and economic needs. Because all airports do not serve the same needs, a method of determining roles among the airports is necessary for evaluating the system. The airports were assigned to one of five SASP roles following an in-depth analysis of 21 factors. Some of these factors included: Population Served Businesses Served Number of Pilots Served Retail Sales Hotel Rooms Nearby Type of Aviation Services Offered Airside and Landside Facilities Current Demand Expansion Potential Zoning Controls Community Support Community Outreach Efforts Scores were derived for each of the factors and summed for comparison. Based on scores, the 83 airports were classified into one of the five following roles: Commercial Service Reliever General Aviation-Community General Aviation-Rural General Aviation-Basic Airport Code Associated City Airport Name Airport Role 27AZ Aguila Eagle Roost GA-Basic P01 Ajo Eric Marcus Municipal GA-Rural E51 Bagdad Bagdad GA-Basic E95 Benson Benson Municipal GA-Community P04 Bisbee Bisbee Municipal GA-Rural BXK Buckeye Buckeye Municipal GA-Community IFP Bullhead City Laughlin/Bullhead International Commercial Service A20 Bullhead City Sun Valley GA-Rural 18AZ Carefree Sky Ranch at Carefree GA-Community CGZ Casa Grande Casa Grande Municipal GA-Community CHD Chandler Chandler Municipal Reliever 34AZ Chandler Memorial Airfield GA-Community P19 Chandler Stellar Airpark GA-Community E91 Chinle Chinle Municipal GA-Rural Z95 Cibecue Cibecue GA-Basic CFT Clifton/Morenci Greenlee County GA-Rural AZC Colorado City Colorado City Municipal GA-Community P08 Coolidge Coolidge Municipal GA-Community P52 Cottonwood Cottonwood GA-Community P03 Douglas Cochise College GA-Rural DGL Douglas Douglas Municipal GA-Community DUG Douglas Bisbee Bisbee Douglas International GA-Rural E60 Eloy Eloy Municipal GA-Community FLG Flagstaff Flagstaff Pulliam Commercial Service E63 Gila Bend Gila Bend Municipal GA-Rural GEU Glendale Glendale Municipal Reliever P13 Globe San Carlos Apache GA-Rural GYR Goodyear Phoenix Goodyear Reliever GCN Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park Commercial Service 40G Grand Canyon Valle GA-Community P14 Holbrook Holbrook Municipal GA-Community 0V7 Kayenta Kayenta GA-Rural E67 Kearny Kearny GA-Rural IGM Kingman Kingman Commercial Service HII Lake Havasu City Lake Havasu City GA-Community AVQ Marana Marana Regional Reliever MZJ Marana Pinal Airpark GA-Community L41 Marble Canyon Marble Canyon GA-Rural E68 Maricopa Estrella Sailport GA-Rural L25 Meadview Pearce Ferry GA-Basic FFZ Mesa Falcon Field Reliever IWA Mesa Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Commercial Service OLS Nogales Nogales International GA-Community PGA Page Page Municipal Commercial Service P20 Parker Avi Suquilla GA-Community PAN Payson Payson GA-Community L37 Peach Springs Grand Canyon Caverns GA-Rural 1G4 Peach Springs Grand Canyon West GA-Rural 3AZ5 Peach Springs Hualapai GA-Basic P48 Peoria Pleasant Valley GA-Community DVT Phoenix Phoenix Deer Valley Reliever A39 Phoenix Phoenix Regional GA-Rural PHX Phoenix Phoenix Sky Harbor International Commercial Service P10 Polacca Polacca GA-Rural PRC Prescott Ernest A. Love Field Commercial Service 48AZ Rimrock Rimrock GA-Basic SAD Safford Safford Regional GA-Community 44A San Luis Rolle Airfield GA-Rural E77 San Manuel San Manuel GA-Rural SDL Scottsdale Scottsdale Reliever SEZ Sedona Sedona GA-Community P23 Seligman Seligman GA-Rural E78 Sells Sells GA-Basic SOW Show Low Show Low Regional Commercial Service FHU Sierra Vista Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby AAF GA-Community D68 Springerville Springerville Municipal GA-Community SJN St Johns St Johns Industrial Air Park GA-Community E81 Superior Superior Municipal GA-Basic TYL Taylor Taylor GA-Community U30 Temple Bar Temple Bar GA-Rural P29 Tombstone Tombstone Municipal GA-Basic T03 Tuba City Tuba City GA-Rural 57AZ Tucson La Cholla Airpark GA-Rural RYN Tucson Ryan Field Reliever TUS Tucson Tucson International Commercial Service E24 Whiteriver Whiteriver GA-Rural 1Z1 Whitmore Grand Canyon Bar Ten Airstrip GA-Basic E25 Wickenburg Wickenburg Municipal GA-Community P33 Willcox Cochise County GA-Community CMR Williams H.A. Clark Memorial Field GA-Community RQE Window Rock Window Rock GA-Rural INW Winslow Winslow-Lindbergh Regional GA-Community NYL Yuma Yuma International Commercial Service

5 Utah Nevada California Colorado New Mexico COCONINO PIMA MOHAVE APACHE NAVAJO GILA PINAL YAVAPAI MARICOPA YUMA COCHISE LA PAZ GRAHAM GREENLEE GREENLEE SANTA CRUZ Mexico Miles 1Z1 P29 E81 E78 L25 Z95 E51 48AZ 3AZ5 27AZ E68 RQE E24 T03 U30 P23 E77 44A P10 A39 L37 L41 E67 0V7 P13 E63 DUG P03 CFT E91 A20 P04 P01 57AZ INW CMR P33 E25 TYL D68 SEZ SJN SAD P48 PAN P20 OLS MZJ HII P14 40G FHU E60 DGL P52 P08 AZC P19 CGZ BXK E95 34AZ 18AZ RYN AVQ SDL DVT FFZ GYR GEU CHD NYL TUS SOW PRC PHX IWA 1G4 PGA IGM GCN FLG IFP Airport Roles Commercial Service GA-Community GA-Rural GA-Basic Reliever 4

6 Future Aviation Demand For Arizona to achieve the vision for the aviation system, the system should be matched to future demand levels. The SASP used several methodologies, compiled national and state aviation trends, and analyzed state and regional socioeconomic trends in order to forecast aviation demand through Demand was projected on a statewide level and for each airport in the system. Projections were then compared to FAA and local planning documents where available. Projections of demand were developed for the following components: Enplanements: number of people boarding commercial airlines (including air tours) Based Aircraft: number of aircraft permanently stored at an airport Total Operations: number of takeoffs and landings by all aircraft types General Aviation Operations: number of takeoffs and landings by noncommercial, general aviation aircraft Cargo: tonnage transported in commercial aircraft Enplanements (Including Air Tours) 23.2M (2008) 25.3M 29.0M 41.1M Based Aircraft 8,043 8,757 9,523 11,892 General Aviation Operations 3.84M 4.21M 4.63M 5.93M Total Operations (including military) 4.84M 5.23M 5.75M 7.32M Cargo Tonnage 0.17M 0.19M 0.22M 0.32M M=million 5

7 System Performance The SASP used a performance-based analysis to evaluate the system of airports. The four study goals were translated into performance measures. These measures were used to develop a report card for the existing airport system. Over 45 performance measures were developed for the SASP to produce the report card and evaluate the system for its current performance. A few of the performance measures include the following: Percent of population within 30 minutes of a SASP airport Percent of airports meeting zoning and land use control goals Percent of population within 30 minutes of SASP airport meeting business user needs Percent of airports meeting FAA safety area requirements Percent of system airports that have a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Percent of system airports supporting flight training With the existing system evaluation complete, target performance of the future airport system was analyzed. Prior to initiating the future system analysis, other factors that may influence aviation activity, independent of the state airport system, were considered. The SASP reviewed these outside influences to determine how they may impact future system performance. These non-aviation outside influences included: Extensive Population Growth Major Employment Growth High-Technology and Aerospace Industry Growth Tourism Retirement/Seasonal Residency Major Surface Transportation Improvements Specific performance measures were developed within each goal category to assess the total system s performance. It is important to note that this evaluation was developed for the state to provide a big picture overview of overall system performance. A sampling of the performance measures used to evaluate the system, by goal category, is presented on the following pages. 6

8 GOAL CATEGORY: DEVELOPMENT Measure: Percent of population within 30 minutes of a SASP airport It is essential for Arizona to have a strategy that provides the state with a system of airports that provides reasonably convenient access. The system of airports should serve existing demand, as well as be capable of accommodating Arizona s anticipated population and economic growth. Current Performance: 86% of statewide population within 30 minutes Recommendation: Based on a review of airport access provided to the current and projected population, it was determined that no changes in airport roles appear warranted at this time. The existing system serves the state well in terms of access, especially given population concentration and the amount of underdeveloped land. The construction of new airports/closure of existing airports and demographic growth throughout the state may impact future coverage provided by the airport system. Monitoring growth and other changes is needed. Commercial Service o! o! o! o! Reliever o " General Aviation- Community General Aviation- Rural General Aviation- Basic 30 Minute Commercial Service 30 Minute Reliever 30 Minute General Aviation- Community 30 Minute General Aviation- Rural 30 Minute General Aviation- Basic Interstate Highway I Miles

9 GOAL CATEGORY: DEVELOPMENT Measure: Percent of airports meeting zoning and land use control goals Airport zoning and land use controls are critical to safety and the long-term viability of airports. Measures to control development near airports protect people on the ground and in the air. In addition, these measures are important to minimize the impact of aircraft noise in a community, especially during aircraft takeoffs and landings. Analysis of adoption of airport influence areas (as defined in enacted A.R.S and 8486 in 1999 and referenced as disclosure areas) and zoning ordinances related to airports (both land use and height controls) was conducted in the SASP. Current Performance: 35% of system airports have adopted airport influence areas 60% of system airports have adopted airport-compatible land use zoning Surrounding Municipalities with Airport Influence Areas 35% Airport-Compatible Controls/Zoning 60% Zoning in Part 77 Surfaces 0% 46% of system airports have adopted height zoning to meet FAA s Part 77 regulation 46% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Recommendation: Airport influence areas, airport-compatible land use zoning and controls, and height zoning to address FAA Part 77 regulations are recommended for all of Arizona s publicly owned and Native American owned airports. 8

10 GOAL CATEGORY: ECONOMIC SUPPORT Measure: Percent of population within 30 minutes of SASP airport meeting business user needs Businesses which have the propensity to use aviation must not only have reasonable access to airports, but those airports must also meet the specific needs that business aviation presents. The following five objectives are sought by businesses that typically operate aircraft: 5,000-foot long runway Instrument approach Jet fuel Terminal facilities Ground transportation With increased reliance on aviation by many businesses, it is important for Arizona s airports to serve these needs. By enhancing airports to meet business-related objectives, Arizona s economy is strengthened. Current Performance: 35% of airports covering 79% of statewide population Recommendation: 55% of airports covering 82% of statewide population o o Commercial Service Airport General Aviation Airport 30 Minute Drive Time of Airport that Meets Business User Needs 30 Minute Drive Time of Airport Targeted to Meet Business User Needs Miles I

11 GOAL CATEGORY: SAFETY AND STANDARDS Measure: Percent of airports meeting FAA safety area requirements To ensure safety is maintained at the highest levels, the FAA implemented standards for airport development. These standards relate to specific criteria for areas off of the end of runways to be kept undeveloped for protection purposes. These include runway safety areas (RSAs), which are close to the runway area, and runway protection zones (RPZs), which are off the ends of the runways and extend out to protect aircraft on approach to and departure from the runway. It should be noted that if an airport does not meet the FAA safety area requirements, it does not preclude safe airport operations. However, there may be additional steps the airport can take to comply with FAA standards. Current Performance: 59% of system airports fully meet RSA standards 60% of system airports have full control of RPZs Meets RSA Standards 59% Control of Primary Runway RPZs 60% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Recommendation: The target for the performance of RSA and RPZ compliance is for all publicly owned airports to strive to meet the FAA safety-related standards. Additional analysis of the ability of each airport to meet these standards is typically performed as part of airport planning and development. 10

12 GOAL CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND STEWARDSHIP Measure: Percent of system airports that have Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) The FAA and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality require airports to meet storm water regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Any facility that could potentially pollute storm water runoff is recommended to maintain a SWPPP. Current Performance: 45% of system airports Arizona Total Commercial Service Reliever GA-Community GA-Rural 13% 45% 52% 83% 100% Recommendation: The target performance for this measure is for all airports or 100 percent of the system to maintain a current SWPPP. GA-Basic 10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Measure: Percent of system airports supporting flight training Current Performance: 38% of system airports Arizona Total 22% 16% 62% Recommendation: The current performance indicates that a high percentage of the state s population has the ability to undertake flight training if they are interested and capable. This informational performance measure shows the importance of flight training at many Arizona airports. Commercial Service Reliever GA-Community GA-Rural GA-Basic 42% 17% 88% 14% 34% 8% 92% 100% 52% 41% 12% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Full-Time School/Instruction Part-Time School/Instruction No On-Airport Flight Instruction 11

13 Recommended Plan The SASP identifies many actions needed to ensure that Arizona has a system of airports to meet its needs. Most of those actions rest with individual airport sponsors and owners. It is imperative that, as airports update their individual master plans and airport layout plans, they consider the findings and recommendations of this study. Since the Arizona Department of Transportation is not the owner or the operator of airports in the state airport system, except for the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, action items identified by this plan must be implemented from the bottom up by individual airports. There are, however, other key actions identified by this study that can be pursued by ADOT to enhance the airport system s performance. These include: Key Actions Regularly update data gathered during the SASP and integrate data into the state s aviation database to provide current information on airport activities Airport Operational Capacity and Airspace Capacity studies to address congestion issues in major metropolitan areas Update Economic Impact Studies to assess aviation s impact on Arizona s economy Initiate Runway Approach Obstruction Study to ensure continued safety for aircraft operations Continue updating Pavement Management Plans to determine and meet maintenance needs Based on the recommendations of the SASP, estimates of costs that could be incurred to respond to future needs were analyzed by goal category and airport role. To meet SASP goals alone, more than $2.45 billion is needed through Summary of SASP Costs by Role Summary of SASP Costs by Goal Category GA-Community $ million 16% GA-Rural $ million 6% GA-Basic $10.49 million <1% Commercial Service $1, million 54% Reliever $ million 24% Environmental Sensitivity & Stewardship $2.6 million <1% Facility and Service Objectives $648.0 million 26% Total SASP Needs: $2.45 billion Pavement $1,203.8 million 50% Safety & Standards $152.3 million 6% Economic Support $1,851.8 million 76% Development $444.7 million 18% 12

14 The SASP estimated total needs to meet the goals of the study, but also considered individual airport development plans that are above and beyond SASP goals. When all of these airport needs are considered it is likely that the 20-year funding needs for all commercial and general aviation airports could approach $10 billion. This translates to an average annual funding need of at least $486 million for each of the next 20 years. Adequate funding is essential to the success of this plan. SASP Needs $2.45 billion Additional State Airport Needs $7.27 billion Total State Airport Needs: $9.72 billion One of the most critical policy issues facing airports is the loss of funding dedicated to aviation. Between 1998 and 2004, the State Aviation Fund lost over $40 million in revenue due to legislative mandate. In fiscal years 2008 and 2009, an additional $42 million was diverted from the State Aviation Fund to the General Fund. The loss of more than $82 million has negatively impacted the ability of Arizona s airports to meet development needs, make safety improvements, and complete other enhancements. In addition to funding needs, in order to support the recommendations in this study changes to current policy and/or legislation may be required. This study s analysis recommends changes to the following policies/ legislation: Grand Canyon National Park Airport funding through State Aviation Fund Additional aviation legislation to address compatible land use planning Eligibility of Native American owned airports for State Aviation Fund grants 13

15 Summary The SASP provides an outlook of the state s aviation needs through The system planning process was developed to ensure that ADOT remains responsive to air transportation needs by identifying roles and characteristics for existing and new airports. As airports in Arizona continue to evolve to respond to changes in the communities they serve and aviation industry trends, the performance measures established in this plan can serve as a general guide and frame of reference for balanced development. More detailed design, planning, and environmental analysis for airports will be accomplished as part of individual master plans. All airport projects will be required to meet eligibility and justification guidelines before being eligible for funding. Airports are economic catalysts. Investment is necessary for airports to continue to meet the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses throughout the state and the world. The reliance on aviation by a wide range of businesses from banks to restaurants, flower shops to hospitals, and hotels and attractions shows the importance of accommodating business needs and tourism throughout Arizona. According to a 2004 study, Arizona s airports support over 470,000 jobs that have an annual payroll estimated at $14.7 billion. Total annual economic activity or output associated with Arizona s airports is estimated at $38.5 billion. An annual investment of $486 million in federal, state, and local funds for improvements to a system that generates $38.5 billion in annual economic benefit is an incredible value. It is critical that Arizona s airports continue to serve their role in Moving, Connecting, and Supporting the state. 14

16 Arizona Department of Transportation Multimodal Planning Division Aeronautics Group 206 S. 17th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona Prepared by: Wilbur Smith Associates 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 480 Scottsdale, Arizona