Marana Master Plan Final
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AIRPORT MASTER PLAN FOR MARANA REGIONAL AIRPORT Marana, Arizona Prepared For THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA September 2007 (Final Printing) Prepared By COFFMAN ASSOCIATES AIRPORT CONSULTANTS In Association With Z&H ENGINEERING AThe contents of this plan do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the FAA or ADOT Aeronautics. Acceptance of this document by the FAA and ADOT Aeronautics does not in any way constitute a commitment on the part of the United States or the State of Arizona to participate in any development depicted herein nor does it indicate that the proposed development is environmentally acceptable in accordance with appropriate public laws.@ TABLE OF CONTENTS MARANA REGIONAL AIRPORT Marana, Arizona Airport Master Plan INTRODUCTION MASTER PLAN OBJECTIVES.......................................................................... ii MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS AND PROCESS................................................iii COORDINATION .............................................................................................. iv SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................... iv Short Term Planning Horizon Improvements ....................................... vi Intermediate Term Planning Horizon Improvements........................... vi Long Range Planning Horizon Improvements....................................... vi Chapter One INVENTORY AIRPORT SETTING........................................................................................ 1-2 AIRPORT HISTORY........................................................................................ 1-2 Recent Capital Improvements................................................................. 1-3 Historical Based Aircraft......................................................................... 1-5 OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT............................................................. 1-5 AIRPORT’S ROLE ........................................................................................... 1-6 AIRPORT FACILITIES ................................................................................... 1-7 Airside Facilities ...................................................................................... 1-7 Landside Facilities................................................................................. 1-20 Chapter One (Continued) ACCESS & CIRCULATION .......................................................................... 1-24 General Access To Marana Regional Airport – Surrounding Roads .............................................................................. 1-24 Parking................................................................................................... 1-25 SOCIOECONOMIC PROFILE...................................................................... 1-25 Population .............................................................................................. 1-25 Employment ........................................................................................... 1-26 Per Capita Personal Income.................................................................. 1-27 CLIMATE....................................................................................................... 1-28 LAND USE..................................................................................................... 1-30 Public Airport Disclosure Map .............................................................. 1-30 Height And Hazard Zoning ................................................................... 1-30 SUMMARY..................................................................................................... 1-31 DOCUMENT SOURCES ............................................................................... 1-31 Chapter Two AVIATION DEMAND FORECASTS NATIONAL AVIATION TRENDS .................................................................. 2-2 FORECASTING APPROACH ......................................................................... 2-3 BASED AIRCRAFT ......................................................................................... 2-4 Registered Aircraft Forecasts.................................................................. 2-4 Based Aircraft Forecast ........................................................................... 2-6 Based Aircraft Fleet Mix ......................................................................... 2-8 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.............................................................................. 2-9 General Aviation Operations................................................................... 2-9 Military Operations ............................................................................... 2-10 SUMMARY..................................................................................................... 2-11 Chapter Three FACILITY REQUIREMENTS PLANNING HORIZONS ................................................................................. 3-1 Peaking Characteristics........................................................................... 3-2 AIRFIELD CAPACITY .................................................................................... 3-3 Hourly Runway Capacity ........................................................................ 3-5 Annual Service Volume ........................................................................... 3-5 Aircraft Delay........................................................................................... 3-6 Capacity Analysis Conclusions................................................................ 3-6 Chapter Three (Continued) CRITICAL AIRCRAFT .................................................................................... 3-6 AIRFIELD REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 3-8 Runway Configuration............................................................................. 3-9 Runway Dimensional Requirements....................................................... 3-9 Taxiway Requirements.......................................................................... 3-15 Navigational Approach Aids.................................................................. 3-16 Airfield Lighting, Marking, And Signage ............................................. 3-17 Airport Traffic Control Tower ............................................................... 3-18 GENERAL AVIATION FACILITIES............................................................ 3-19 Hangars.................................................................................................. 3-19 Aircraft Parking Apron.......................................................................... 3-20 General Aviation Terminal Services..................................................... 3-20 Airport Access ........................................................................................ 3-21 General Aviation Parking...................................................................... 3-22 SUPPORT FACILITIES ................................................................................ 3-22 Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting.......................................................... 3-22 Fuel Storage ........................................................................................... 3-22 SUMMARY..................................................................................................... 3-23 Chapter Four DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MASTER PLAN .................................................... 4-2 DO-NOTHING ALTERNATIVE ..................................................................... 4-3 TRANSFER AVIATION SERVICES............................................................... 4-4 DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW AIRPORT........................................................ 4-5 KEY PLANNING ISSUES .............................................................................. 4-5 Airside Considerations............................................................................. 4-6 Landside Considerations ......................................................................... 4-7 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES ............................................. 4-7 Alternative 1............................................................................................ 4-7 Alternative 2............................................................................................ 4-9 Alternative 3.......................................................................................... 4-10 SUMMARY..................................................................................................... 4-11 Chapter Five AIRPORT PLANS AIRFIELD PLAN............................................................................................. 5-1 Airfield Design Standards ....................................................................... 5-2 Airfield Development............................................................................... 5-2 LANDSIDE PLAN ........................................................................................... 5-5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM........................................................ 5-6 AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULES AND COST SUMMARIES...................................................................................... 5-7 Short Term Improvements ...................................................................... 5-9 Intermediate Planning Horizon ............................................................ 5-10 Long Range Planning