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Aviation Newsletter-Edit.Qxd Empire State Spring 2005 Aviation Newsletter George E. Pataki, Governor Thomas Madison Jr., Acting Commissioner AVIATION SERVICES BUREAU BUREAU STAFF (from left): Front Row: Seth Edelman, Director, Denise Geraldi, Gerardo Mendoza, Back Row: Ed Buckley, The Air Bear, Lorrin Bird, Edwin Kaliku, Joe Testo, Reyhan Doganaksoy, Steve Campbell WHAT'S INSIDE: Director's Report. 2 Air '99 . 3 GA Airport Security . 3 Air Service Issues . 4 GA Airport Financial Plans . 4 FAA Regional Air Service Demand Study . 5 Republic Airport News . 6 2005 Aviation Art Contest . 7 New York State New York Aviation History . 9 New York State Department of Transportation NYAMA Notes . 12 Department of Transportation Aviation Services Bureau 5010 Sights of Interest . 13 50 Wolf Road 5010 Program . 13 Passenger Transportation Division Albany, NY 12232 Evaluating Pavement Surface Condition. 14 Aviation Services Bureau Airport Recreational/Wildlife Areas . 14 Phone: (518) 457-8343 Fax: (518) 457-9779 www.dot.state.ny.us/pubtrans/airhome.html 16 NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR (that includes the FAA) and states that the public on an interim basis for recreational use Seth Edelman Secretary of Transportation may not approve a utilizing revocable lease agreements subject to transportation project that requires the use of any termination within 60 days. In the mid 90's after It is an exciting time in the Aviation Services We are proud of the well developed and extensive of the above described publicly owned lands unless completing a Generic Environmental Impact a determination is made that, (1) there is no Statement (GEIS) for the utilization of the 8,000 Bureau, the State, and in the industry. We have system of airports in New York State. These prudent and feasible alternative to using those acres, which review included the proposed overcome many of the challenges of the post 9-11 airports continue to serve business and the occasional traveler alike in the highest quality and lands and (2) the project includes all possible development of the Drury lane Access road project, aviation environment. There is a new spirit of planning to minimize harm resulting from using efforts began on developing a project specific EIS safest environment possible. After all, New York enthusiasm and cooperation among aviation folks. such lands. for the Drury Lane Project. During this time a Passenger volumes continue to rise at larger started early in the aviation world. As you will read decision was made by the Federal Highway airports, cooperative security operations are about in this newsletter, there is a wealth of The first step in a 4f determination is to identify Administration that no 4f determination would be ongoing, and general aviation (GA) has new aviation history here, from Charles Lindbergh's protected properties, as defined by 4f, that may be required for this project because the area where the promise. transatlantic flight in 1927 to the innovation and impacted by a proposed transportation project. In access road was proposed to be built, which is manufacturing which led to New York being order for a property to qualify for 4f protection partially within the 8,000 acres, would not be Passenger levels have continued to increase at our described as the "Cradle of Aviation." they must meet all of the four criteria as defined considered recreational properties as defined by Hub airports and are expected to exceed the 2000 within section 4f; Section 4f. As such, no 4f determination was made peak total activity of nearly 37 million in a few As the articles contained in this newsletter for this project. years. Low-fare airlines, such as South West and Jet indicate, the Bureau has been very busy. Activities 1. Be publicly owned 2. Open to the public Blue, are responsible for much of the increase in range from the studies such as Airport Economic After completion of the FEIS for the Drury Lane 3. Officially designated as park, rec area, etc. project in 2000, the decision not to conduct a 4f traffic. This increase in passengers has benefited air Benefits, Business Plans, Obstruction Analysis, Air Service Analyses, to legislative and regulatory (major purpose) determination for this project was challenged and service and continues to help our economy grow. 4. Considered significant in December of 2003 a decision was rendered by reviews, to supporting operations at Republic the Second Circuit Court of Appeals that a 4f General aviation has become increasingly Airport, to programs such as the AIP matching If there are no properties being utilized or determination would be required for this project. important as air charter, fractional ownership and grants, Air 99 grants, 5010 safety inspections, the impacted by your project which meet all of the This decision has now created a situation which light business jet activity all continue to increase new GA security initiative, and administering the above criteria no 4f determination is required. requires the State to justify using its land for the the number of flights at smaller airports. These New York Aviation Student Art Contest (in fact However, if it is determined that the properties very purpose for which those lands were acquired types of flights are a preferred choice for many you can see the work of talented young artists in impacted by your project meet these criteria a and managed. The State is now required to either businesses to move executives, clients, vendors, this issue of the newsletter!). complete 4f determination will be required, which avoid all impacts or use of this property it has and individuals point-to-point in an unconstrained over the history of this legislation, will most likely specifically taken and set aside for transportation and timely fashion. In addition, very light jets will We will endeavor to continue these activities and involve finding an alternate to utilizing or purposes, or to analyze all possible alternatives to increase the number of accessible airports in the do more with our small but very capable staff. It is impacting such properties. the use of this property, on the grounds that the future. While there is exceptional access right now, always important to remember that in order to permissive interim recreational use by the public of The proposed development of a new access road to that property has changed the character of the the State and local communities continue to plan achieve our common goals we will all have to continue to work cooperatively together to address Stewart Airport referred to as the Stewart Access property from its originally intended transportation for the facilitation of business at these strategic Improvement Project, or Drury Lane project, has use to recreation. the challenges of a changing industry. airports. Assisting GA businesses, the State's been part of numerous planning initiatives Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) has undertaken for the airport since the early 1970's This decision could have the impact of requiring successfully moved legislation this year to help The positive experience I have enjoyed during my when New York State (NYS) assumed ownership of state agencies, as well as other public FBOs and related businesses through a reduction first two years as the State's Acting Director of the airport. Soon after NYS assumed ownership of transportation agencies that receive federal of service taxes. Aviation has been the result of the wonderful the airport, legislation was passed to acquire an transportation funds, to reconsider allowing people in the industry who have been so additional adjacent 8,000 acres using interim use of their properties for recreational The aviation industry is of immense importance to supportive. Folks in the FAA, NYAMA, AOPA, transportation bond monies for the express purposes in order to assure that the land can the State's economy and to the communities served NBAA and other organizations that make our purpose of accommodating future expanded eventually be put to the use for which it was by the airports. The NYSDOT study "The Benefits industry what it is all have my gratitude. I will airport operations, airport compatible development acquired. This would be unfortunate, as airport of Aviation in NYS", documented that in 2002 the continue to be receptive to your advice and and aircraft noise abatement including air safety development is a lengthy process and allowing the State's Airports directly and indirectly generated grateful for your assistance. The help you have and runway clear areas. The State then spent public temporary access to available lands for decades working with the community in recreational use while development strategies are over $35 billion in economic activity, including provided has been invaluable in allowing the developing a master plan for the development of underway provides a great benefit to the public, nearly $3 billion in State and local taxes, and Aviation Services Bureau to provide leadership that is responsive to the industry's needs. the airport and these adjoining 8,000 acres. which may now be lost. For more information 350,000 jobs. contact Steve Campbell at While the airport was being developed, NYS [email protected] or (518)457-8439. permitted these 8,000 acres to be used by the 2 15 There are approximately 137 public use airports and math, and works by matching the frequency ADDITIONAL AIR '99 PROJECTS AWARDED • Removal of a utility pole in the primary landing without scheduled commercial service (non Part and/or condition of pavement distresses to one of by Lorrin Bird approach at Pine Hill Airport (Orleans County), 139 Certified) in New York. Four of these have or five descriptions. which will improve airport safety. will go to private use soon. We also expect one to NY's AIR '99 program provided $2.44 Million in go to Part 139 soon, which would mean they The Circular may be obtained from the following state grant monies for projects which were either For more information on Air'99 contact Lorrin would be inspected by the FAA rather than us FAA web site: leaving 132 airports to inspect.
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