Bob Sikes Airport, Above, Was Established in 1964 and Was Named After U.S

Home , Bob Sikes Airport, Duke Field

News from the Florida Department of Transportation Aviation Office Florida Flyer www.dot.state.fl.us/aviation Winter 2013

INSIDE

2 Florida’s Focus on Freight 6 Register for Training Courses

Photograph by Florida Aerial Services, Inc. 6 Bob Sikes Airport, above, was established in 1964 and was named after U.S. Con- Airfield Improvements gressman Robert Sikes. As a Congressman for northwest Florida from 1940 to 1978, Sikes helped make northwest Florida a military stronghold, and he helped preserve its for Licensed Airports beaches. 7 Interim Guidance on Bob Sikes Airport Land Uses within a ob Sikes Airport (CEW) is located water sports, as well as golfing and Runway Protection Bin the heart of Okaloosa County, shopping. Zone just three miles northeast of Crestview in northwest Florida. Situated on nearly One runway, new terminal 1,100 acres, Bob Sikes Airport is part of One runway serves Bob Sikes Air- the Okaloosa County Airports System port. Runway 17/35 is 8,005 feet long by 8 which also includes Destin Airport and 150 feet wide and is equipped with an Northwest Florida Regional Airport. instrument landing system. The airport Now Available! 2013 A popular vacation destination, can accommodate large military trans- Airport Directory and Okaloosa County is the home of Flor- port aircraft such as the U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Chart ida’s Emerald Coast with 24 miles of Boeing C-17 which is used to deliver white, sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. The area is known for world- class fishing, boating, diving, and other See Bob Sikes Airport, page 4 Florida’s Focus on Freight by Juan Flores

s you may know, freight is a hot item Afor Florida Governor Rick Scott and Florida Department of Transporta- tion (FDOT) Secretary Ananth Prasad. In a video presentation premiered during the FDOT Florida Freight Leader- ship Forum on October 15, 2012, the Honorable Rick Scott addressed the ongoing pursuit of economic growth for the state through appropriately applied investments in the freight transportation system’s infrastructure. “Florida has a once in a lifetime opportunity, with the expansion of the Panama Canal, to transform the state’s economy to become a global hub of trade, logistics and export oriented manufacturing activities,” says Governor Rick Scott. Florida has stepped up as a leader, and the freight community is watching. The focus may be on all modes, but aviation activities are a big part of that effort. The recent completion of the Air Freight Freight transportation is an Cargo Study will have impacts, as well important item for Governor Rick as ongoing efforts to update the Florida Scott (center, in the above photo). Aviation Database and Phase 2 of the To facilitate involvement by the Airport Return on Investment Study. private and public sector in the Please note below some of the positive development of the Freight Mobil- press Florida is receiving lately. ity and Trade Plan, stages of direct engagements were scheduled. A “Top 10” innovation The Florida Freight Leadership For example, the Brookings-Rocke- Forum (above and right) gathered feller Project on State and Metropolitan executive and senior leadership Innovation recently named the FDOT of firms with corporate headquar- Freight Logistics and Passenger Opera- ters in the state, operating within tions Office (FLP) as one of the Top 10 the state, or those which the state State and Metropolitan Innovations to seeks to attract to the state. Watch—actions undertaken by states and metropolitan areas in 2012 that entire state’s freight interests rather Rockefeller Project, see the following seem ripe for meaningful impact in 2013 than those of individual ports and in- websites: and beyond, as well as for replication by termodal centers. Instead of dividing • http://www.aashtojournal.org/ other communities. This is noteworthy, money based on geographic equity the Pages/012513FDOTinnovation. as the Brookings Institute is consistent- state can now select projects that will aspx, ly ranked as the most influential, most deliver the greatest economic return on • http://www.brookings.edu/ quoted, and most trusted think tank. investment,” say Bruce Katz and Owen research/interactives/2013/ “By aligning infrastructure sys- Washburn in “Innovations to Watch,” innovationstowatch#default, and tems across the state through Florida’s January 18, 2013, at http://www.brook- • http://www.sunshinestatenews. Strategic Intermodal System and the ings.edu/research/interactives/2013/ com/blog/governors-office-un- state’s first ever Freight Mobility and innovationstowatch#default. loads-comments-supporting-port- Trade Plan, the FLP can consider the To learn more about the Brookings- improvements.

FLORIDA FLYER 2 Winter 2013 FDOT’s Work Program Investments

Governor Scott’s Florida Families First Budget for fiscal year 2014 fully funds the Florida Department

Courtesy of airbridgecargo.com of Transportation’s (FDOT) Work Program investments. The FDOT budget is built upon the Governor’s vision to invest in job creation and to lower the cost of living for Florida’s families by prioritizing vital transportation projects to facilitate economic development Overall, Florida’s air cargo activity is heavily concentrated at Miami International opportunities. Airport. With nearly 9.4 million pounds of air cargo capacity, Miami International accounts for 70 percent of the state’s total daily air cargo capacity. The complete tech- The Governor’s recommended nical report and the executive summary of the updated air cargo system plan will be Work Program budget of $8.3 bil- released in late February, and will be available on the FDOT Aviation Office website lion ensures the Florida Depart- at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/aviation/cargo.shtm. ment of Transportation plays a strong support role in improving As we prepare for the next set of Florida (see http://www.freightmoves- the movement of freight. The bud- Freight Mobility and Trade Plan events, florida.com/FDOT.aspx). get is designed to increase capac- I wanted to let everyone know we are Another major sub-page being added ity, reduce congestion, and create hard at work writing up a first draft of to the Logistics Portal is all about Inte- private sector jobs. our freight plan. We scheduled a webi- grated Logistics Centers (ILCs). There, nar on February 19 to present updates stakeholders can find information about The budget provides $169 million to the draft strategies critiqued at Busi- the Forum held February 20–21, 2013, for aviation improvements. “This ness Forum II: Plan Development last as well as details on the new ILC grant is the right time December. Look for a link soon on the program and associated rule in Florida to fund much plan website (http://www.freightmoves- Administrative Code (see http://www. needed trans- florida.com/home.aspx) for information freightmovesflorida.com/ILC_Forum. portation im- about the webinar discussions. aspx). provements,” An upcoming event that may be said Governor Freight plan sneak peak of interest is the Florida Chamber In- Scott. Stakeholders will get the “first ternational Days on April 1–3, 2013, at shot” at reviewing and providing feed- the Florida State University Conference back on the full draft plan at Business Center in Tallahassee. For more infor- Forum III: Plan Review on March 28. mation about the Florida Chamber In- Juan Flores is the Administrator over This event will be a full day forum held ternational Days, please see the follow- the Office of Freight Logistics and Pas- in Orlando, with more details to follow. ing websites: senger Operations (FLP) for the Flori- Please see the plan website (http://www. • http://www.flcham- da Department of Transportation. The freightmovesflorida.com/home.aspx) ber.com/wp-content/ FLP includes for a refresher on Freight Mobility and uploads/2013InternationalDays_ the Aviation Trade Plan past events and next steps. Agenda.pdf, and and Space- Regular visitors to the freight plan • https://floridaflcoc.wliinc25. ports Office, website will also have noticed that we com/external/wcpages/ Rail and recently began an expansion project! To wcevents/eventregistration. Motor Car- continue our commitment to working aspx?eventID= 4M5Y5N. rier Office, with agency partners, we are developing If you have questions about Flori- Seaports a larger Logistics Portal that will include da’s freight interests, please contact Juan and Water- tools and resources from a variety of Flores, State Freight Administrator for ways Office, sources. Information will still be avail- the Florida Department of Transporta- and Transit able on the Freight Mobility and Trade tion, at (850) 414-5244 or Juan.Flores@ Office. Plan, but it will become a sub-page to dot.state.fl.us. u the overall website related to logistics in Juan Flores

FLORIDA FLYER 3 Winter 2013 Bob Sikes Airport Continued from page 1 helicopters to Crestview Aerospace Corporation. The runway’s asphalt pavement was rehabilitated in 2008–2009, and it remains in excellent condition. The pavement surface for the entire runway- taxiway system is less than five years old, and a major portion of the aprons has also been rehabilitated in the last couple of years. The airport’s fixed base operator is Emerald Coast Aviation, a privately operated maintenance shop offering aircraft repairs and servicing. Construction will begin on Emerald Coast Aviation’s Courtesy of Bob Sikes Airport new terminal in March 2013 with a proposed completion date of September BAE Systems hangar at Bob Sikes Airport. 2013. Economic impact Bob Sikes Airport is financially and aerospace industries because of aircraft. The company headquarters and self-sufficient and completely reliant its proximity to Eglin Air Force Base, parts distribution center are located at on airport-generated revenue; no ad va- Duke Field, and Hurlburt Field. The air- Bob Sikes Airport. lorem or general sales taxes are used to port already provides a home to several Air Methods maintains an opera- maintain, operate, or develop the airport. aerospace manufacturing and modifi- tional base for rotorcraft maintenance Currently all available storage hangars cation companies, including BAE Sys- and service at Bob Sikes. Air Methods is are occupied, and the airport maintains tems, Segers Aerospace Corporation, described as the largest publicly owned a lengthy waiting list. and Sunshine Aero Industries. emergency medical services helicopter The airport has a total economic The airport serves as the region’s operator in the United States. impact of $13,784,400 annually. The industrial base, and accommodates airport and businesses located on the some of the largest employers in Oka- Airport projects property provide approximately 1,075 loosa County. Since 2010, the airport has spent jobs for the community. L-3 Communications, one of the more than $32 million on new infra- Several flight testing and non- area’s largest non-government employ- structure, all provided by state and fed- aviation related companies are located ers, has more than 1,000 employees eral grants. in two industrial parks adjoining airport working at its airport location. In recent years, the airport has built property. Nearly 110 acres are avail- Qwest Air Parts specializes in hangars, added utilities and ramp exten- able for business development in these the disassembly of large commercial sions on the southwest side, and con- a i r p a r k s . structed a new aircraft rescue and fire- Crestview has rail and interstate fighting (ARFF) facility. (I-10) connections, allowing businesses Points of Interest Bob Sikes Airport completed sev- located at the airport to have several op- Bob Sikes Airport reports: eral projects and improvements in 2011, tions for receiving supplies and shipping including increasing fence height, mak- their products. The airport is located in • More than 67,000 aircraft opera- ing gate improvements, and improving an Enterprise Zone which offers tax in- tions annually visibility by clearing trees from both centives and financial incentives to busi- • 52 based general aviation ends of the runway. The airport also nesses in the Enterprise Zone. aircraft widened and realigned parallel Taxi- way A, created a centralized stormwa- Industrial base • Approximately 40 percent of an- ter management system, completed a Bob Sikes Airport offers an ideal nual general aviation operations pavement rehabilitation project, and im- location for businesses in the defense are business related proved signage and markings.

FLORIDA FLYER 4 Winter 2013 Economic Impact

The total annual economic impact of Bob Sikes Airport follows: • Direct impacts: $5,386,500 (from the tenants/businesses at the airport and construction projects undertaken by the airport or by on-site businesses) • Indirect impacts: $2,100,100 (associated with spending from visitors who arrive in the area by way of general aviation aircraft) • Multiplier (additional) i m p a c t s : $6,297,800 • Total economic activity: Above: BAE Systems $13,784,400 hangar. Right: An An- tonov An-124 landing —from the Florida Statewide at Bob Sikes Airport. Aviation Economic Impact Study, completed in March 2010 (economic impact information will be updated in 2013)

Photographs courtesy of Bob Sikes Airport

Also in 2011, the county bought 35.2 acres of property adjacent to the airport’s south boundary. Currently, Innovation at Bob Sikes Airport most vehicles travel through residen- tial areas to reach the airport. The new Okaloosa County began its north apron rehabilitation project in 2011, recogniz- property will allow for a new road to be ing this project as an opportunity to apply recent research “in asphalt technology constructed that will be more suitable to improve pavements on behalf of airports and the asphalt industry.” This proj- for industrial traffic, and it will make the ect was the first to make use of a new fuel-resistant asphalt specification airport more accessible for all vehicles. identified as P-401-FR, also known as “Crestview Mix,” developed by AVCON, The new property will also allow the INC., and asphalt specialist Dr. Robert Boyer, P.E. airport to build a new airport entrance from U.S. 90 with significant aesthetic Because the project was funded by the state of Florida, airport representatives enhancements. and engineers from AVCON, INC., met with officials from the Florida Depart- ment of Transportation and the Governor’s Office to obtain approval for the new Management and mission specification. “Their support gave us a unique opportunity to develop anew Greg Donovan, A.A.E., Airports Di- pavement design that will extend the pavement life and will set the standard rector for Okaloosa County, and Deputy for asphalt pavement construction on airport aprons,” says Tracy Stage, Deputy Directors Mike Stenson and Tracy Stage Director for Okaloosa County Airports. provide leadership and management for all three of the county’s public-use air- The new asphalt uses a highly polymer-modified asphalt binder along with low ports, including Bob Sikes Airport. air voids. The asphalt has high stability and low permeability, and it is non- The mission of the Airports De- toxic. It provides improved resistance to rutting and shoving, and it also resists partment is to provide “safe, dependable aircraft fuels, hydraulic fluids, and petroleum oils. air transportation support services in accordance with the highest standards This asphalt specification (P-401-FR) is now being reviewed; it is anticipated through facilities that ensure comfort that it will become a federal specification for military use and an FAA-approved and convenience for business, military specification. and leisure travelers.” To learn more about Bob Sikes Air- To read more about the asphalt innovation at Bob Sikes Airport, see the July- port, see http://www.flycew.com or call August 2012 edition of Airport Improvement Magazine online at http://www. the airport at (850) 651-7160. u airportimprovement.com.

FLORIDA FLYER 5 Winter 2013 Register for Training Courses Airfield Airport Pavement Inspection and Improvements Airfield Distress Repair by Vu Trinh for Licensed

n order to help Florida’s public air- become efficient airfield distress repair Airports Iports comply with Federal Aviation specialists in temporary, permanent, Administration (FAA) requirements, and emergency situations. by Jason Myers the Florida Department of Transporta- Each of the above training sessions tion (FDOT) Aviation Office will be of- consists of two days. The first day of fering two courses during the months of each course will be conducted in a class- n this edition of the Florida Flyer, we March and June. room located at the FDOT District 5 Iwill continue our discussions on air- Two sessions each of airport pave- Office, 133 South Semoran Boulevard, port safety and other important aspects ment inspection training (PCI) and Orlando, Florida 32807. The second day of Florida’s airport licensure program. airfield distress repair training will be of each course will take place at the Or- One of the airport improvement require- conducted. The first session of the air- lando Executive Airport located at 365 ments that I look at and often discuss port pavement inspection course will be Rickenbacker Drive, Orlando, Florida during an inspection is unauthorized ac- held March 18–19 with the first session 32803. cess at licensed facilities. of the airfield distress repair course im- The courses and materials are free FDOT believes safety is paramount. mediately following on March 20–21. to all participants. Please register for Chapter 14-60, Florida Administrative The second session of the airport pave- your desired course as soon as possible Code (FAC), states that airport opera- ment inspection course will be held since the maximum number of seats for tors shall be required to establish and June 3–4 with the second airfield dis- each training session is only 50. enforce effective control of unauthor- tress repair course immediately follow- If you have questions about the ized vehicles and pedestrian access ing on June 5–6. training, contact Vu Trinh, Statewide within the aircraft movement areas. The principal objective of the air- Airport Engineering Manager for the These areas should only be for aircraft port pavement inspection course is to FDOT Aviation Office, at (850) 414- in motion and not for people to sightsee train participants to become knowl- 4510 or [email protected]. u or have physical exercise. Most licensed edgeable airfield pavement inspectors. facilities meet this requirement by hav- This course will also include instruction ing perimeter fencing and access gates on how to manually calculate the pave- installed. However, please be mindful ment condition index (PCI) which will that gate codes for access gates can be be especially helpful to airports that do shared with those who do not require not have access to software such as Mi- access to the aircraft movement area. In croPAV ER TM or PAVEAIR. the interest of aviation safety, it would The objective of the airfield distress be a good business practice to change repair course is to train participants to the gate code on a regular basis. Please be sure to notify all authorized parties in advance. If you would like to know more about the licensure requirements concerning your facility, please refer to Chapter 14-60.007, Florida Administra- tive Code. This documentation is available on the Florida Aviation website at http://www.dot.state.fl.us/aviation/sa- feinsp.shtm. If you have questions or require additional information concerning Flori- da’s airport licensure program, please contact Jason Myers, Airport Inspection and Safety Manager for the FDOT Avia- tion Office, at (850) 414-4515 or Jason. Above: Airfield distress repair training class led by Vu Trinh (center front, wearing [email protected]. u blue cap and orange vest). Top right: Vu Trinh teaches an airfield pavement inspection course.

FLORIDA FLYER 6 Winter 2013 Interim Guidance on Land Uses within a Runway Calendar

Protection Zone Please contact event organizers be- fore attending in case of cancella- by Sergey Kireyev tion due to weather or other factors.

March 23–24 s many of you are already aware, Aon September 28, 2012, the Federal “Please be aware that RAF Weekend Away, Blackwa- Aviation Administration (FAA) issued ter Airfield (8FD3) in Florida a major update to the Airport Design the memorandum outlines panhandle. Recreational Aviation Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5300-13A. interim guidance, as the Foundation members and guests The update was accompanied by a welcome; full camping facilities memorandum to the Regional Airports FAA Office of Airports is available. For more information, Division managers, branch managers, still working on updating its contact Jack Tyler at jtyler@theraf. and Airports District Office (ADO) permanent comprehensive org. managers with a specific focus on clari- process for existing and fication of the FAA policy on the land April 3 uses within the Runway Protection Zone proposed uses within the (RPZ). The update is appropriately titled CFASPP Statewide Steering Com- “Interim Guidance on Land Uses within RPZs.” mittee Meeting, Orlando Inter- a Runway Protection Zone.” national Airport (MCO), GOAA Board Room; for more information, Interim guidance • Above-ground utilities (electrical see www.cfaspp.com. Considering the far-ranging impacts substations, solar panels, and so that this change may have on Florida’s on). April 9–14 public-use aviation facilities and the The guidance directs regional and imminent nature of this policy’s imple- ADO staff, in coordination with the SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In mentation, FDOT Aviation Office staff airport sponsor, to develop, identify, & Expo, Lakeland Linder Regional members believe that the airport com- and document a full range of alterna- Airport (LAL); for more informa- munity’s familiarity with the interim tives designed to avoid introduction of tion, call SUN ’n FUN at (863) guidance is critical. Please be aware that the land use into the RPZ, minimize its 644‑2431 or see www.sun-n-fun.org. the memorandum outlines interim guid- impact within the RPZ, or mitigate risk ance, as the FAA Office of Airports is to people and property on the ground. June 10–12 still working on updating its permanent The documentation should contain a de- comprehensive process for existing and scription of alternatives, cost estimates ViewPoints 2013, FATA’s 67th An- proposed uses within the RPZs. of alternatives, identification of pre- nual Conference and Trade Show, The interim guidance directs re- ferred alternative, and so on. Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. gional and ADO staff to coordinate with For more information, see the web- the National Airport Planning and En- FDOT is available site of the Florida Aviation Trades vironmental Division on any occasion As this change in process will be Association, www.fata.aero. that, as a result of an airfield project, impacting Florida’s public-use aviation change in critical design aircraft, a new facilities, the FDOT Aviation Office is or revised Instrument Approach Proce- available upon request to assist airport July 28–31 dure (IAP) with an RPZ increase, or a sponsors and local governments with 44th Annual FAC Conference and local development proposal (whether coordination of future documentation Exposition, Lake Buena Vista; for new or reconfigured), causes introduc- preparation and facilitation of commu- more information, see www.flor- tion of the following uses into the RPZ: nication with the Orlando ADO. Please idaairports.org, or call the Florida • Buildings and structures, contact Sergey Kireyev, Airspace and Airports Council at (850) 224-2964. • Recreational land use, Land Use Manager for the FDOT Avia- • Transportation facilities, tion Office, at (850) 414-4502 or Sergey. • Fuel storage facilities, [email protected], with any such For information about CFASPP, • Hazardous material storage, requests. u see www.cfaspp.com. • Wastewater treatment facilities, or

FLORIDA FLYER 7 Winter 2013 Now Available! 2013 Airport Directory and Aeronautical Chart

he 2013 Florida Airport Directory Tand Aeronautical Chart are now available. If you would like to receive a copy of the directory and chart, please contact Fred Karuga by email at Fred.Karu- [email protected]. Remember to include your complete mailing address and quantity desired. If you require more than one copy, be sure to include your phone number along with your mailing information. In most cases, we can process orders within two weeks of receiving your re- We congratulate Naples Municipal quest. If you have any questions, please Airport, the 2012 General Aviation call the FDOT Aviation Office at (850) Airport of the Year. Naples Munici- 414-4500. pal Airport is featured on the covers The Florida Airport Directory and of the 2013 Florida Airport Direc- Aeronautical Chart are complimentary tory and 2013 Florida Aeronautical publications published by the FDOT Chart. Aviation Office, and are not to be sold

by any individual or business. u

Recycled paper Recycled

Printed on Printed

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450 FL Tallahassee,

605 Suwannee Street, MS-46 Street, Suwannee 605

Florida Department of Transportation of Department Florida

Florida Flyer Florida

www.dot.state.fl.us/aviation. at website our Visit

414-4508, email [email protected]. email 414-4508,

32399-0450, phone (850) 414-4512, fax (850) (850) fax 414-4512, (850) phone 32399-0450, FL Tallahassee,

MS-46, Street, Suwannee 605 Office, Aviation FDOT Editor,

please contact Fred Karuga, Karuga, Fred contact please the to subscribe To Florida Flyer, Florida

by the Florida Department of Transportation Aviation Office. Aviation Transportation of Department Florida the by

is a non-profit newsletter published quarterly quarterly published newsletter non-profit a is The Florida Flyer Florida