Working Paper #1 DeKalb Peachtree Airport 2020-2040 Airport Master Plan Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Inventory of Existing Conditions Chapter 3 – Forecasts of Aviation Activity March 1, 2019 Prepared by Michael Baker International Contact: Jim Duguay Manager, Aviation Planning Michael Baker International [email protected] 678-966-6611 DeKalb Peachtree Airport Airport Master Plan Update Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 History .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.3 PDK Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 1-4 1.4 PDK’s Role in the National Transportation System .......................................................................... 1-4 1.5 The Master Plan Process .................................................................................................................. 1-7 1.6 Stakeholder Participation ................................................................................................................ 1-8 1.7 Master Plan Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................. 1-10 1.8 Key Issues Discovered During the Master Plan .............................................................................. 1-11 1.9 Summary of Proposed Improvements ........................................................................................... 1-11 Chapter 2 – Inventory of Existing Conditions ................................................................................ 2-1 2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Airport Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2.1 Meteorological Data ................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.3 Airside Facilities ............................................................................................................................... 2-2 2.3.1 Runways and Taxiways ............................................................................................................. 2-2 2.3.2 Taxiway System ......................................................................................................................... 2-4 2.3.3 Pavement Strength and Condition ............................................................................................ 2-4 2.3.4 Airfield Lighting and Signage ..................................................................................................... 2-6 2.3.5 Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs) ..................................................................................................... 2-6 2.3.6 Airfield Visual Aids .................................................................................................................... 2-8 2.3.7 Weather Reporting Facilities..................................................................................................... 2-9 2.4 General Aviation Facilities .............................................................................................................. 2-12 2.4.1 Airport Businesses ................................................................................................................... 2-12 2.4.2 Fixed Based Operation (FBO) and Fuel Storage ...................................................................... 2-12 2.4.3 Airport Administration ............................................................................................................ 2-13 2.4.4 Airport Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 2-13 i DeKalb Peachtree Airport Airport Master Plan Update 2.4.5 Emergency Services ................................................................................................................ 2-13 2.4.6 Aprons ..................................................................................................................................... 2-15 2.4.7 Auto Parking ............................................................................................................................ 2-17 2.4.8 Airport Access ......................................................................................................................... 2-17 2.4.9 Airport Utilities ........................................................................................................................ 2-17 2.4.10 Airport Waste and Recycling Facilities .................................................................................. 2-17 2.5 Airspace and Air Traffic Control ..................................................................................................... 2-17 2.6 Zoning and Municipal Boundaries ................................................................................................. 2-19 2.7 Environmental Considerations ....................................................................................................... 2-22 2.7.1 Air Quality (g) .......................................................................................................................... 2-22 2.7.2 Biological Resources ................................................................................................................ 2-23 2.7.3 Wildlife .................................................................................................................................... 2-25 2.7.4 Climate .................................................................................................................................... 2-27 2.7.5 Coastal Resources (g) .............................................................................................................. 2-27 2.7.6 Section 4(f) Properties ............................................................................................................ 2-27 2.7.7 Farmlands (g) .......................................................................................................................... 2-28 2.7.8 Hazardous Materials, Solid Waste, And Pollution Prevention ................................................ 2-28 2.7.9 Historic Resources ................................................................................................................... 2-29 2.7.10 Natural Resources and Energy Supply .................................................................................. 2-29 2.7.11 Noise and Compatible Land Use ........................................................................................... 2-30 2.7.12 Socioeconomic Impacts and Environmental Justice ............................................................. 2-34 2.7.13 Visual Effects ......................................................................................................................... 2-34 2.7.14 Waters of the U.S. ................................................................................................................. 2-35 Chapter 3 – Aviation Activity Forecasts ......................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Forecasting Limitations .................................................................................................................... 3-4 3.3 Historical and Baseline Activity Analysis .......................................................................................... 3-4 3.3.1 Historical and Baseline Operations ........................................................................................... 3-5 3.3.2 Historical and Baseline Based Aircraft ...................................................................................... 3-8 ii DeKalb Peachtree Airport Airport Master Plan Update 3.4 Factors and Opportunities Affecting Activity Levels ...................................................................... 3-10 3.4.1 Economic Conditions ............................................................................................................... 3-11 3.4.2 Airport-Specific Factors ........................................................................................................... 3-14 3.4.3 FAA Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) .......................................................................................... 3-16 3.4.4 GAMA Trends .......................................................................................................................... 3-18 3.5 Based Aircraft Forecasts ................................................................................................................ 3-18 3.6 Operations Forecasts ..................................................................................................................... 3-21 3.7 Instrument Operations Forecast ...................................................................................................