Boise Airport 14 CFR Part 150 Study Update Updated Noise Exposure Maps and Noise Compatibility Program VOLUME 1 OF 2 December 2015 Prepared for: City of Boise, Idaho Prepared by: HNTB Corporation AIP No. 3-16-0003-060-2014 Contract No. DOT-FA14NM-2068 Boise Airport 14 CFR Part 150 Study Update Updated Noise Exposure Maps and Noise Compatibility Program Prepared for: City of Boise, Idaho Prepared by: HNTB Corporation December 2015 AIP No. 3-16-0003-060-2014 This page is left intentionally blank. STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION This is to certify the following: The Noise Exposure Maps and accompanying documentation for Boise Airport, submitted in accordance with 14 CFR Part 150 with the best available information are hereby certified as true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. All interested persons have been afforded adequate opportunity to submit their views, data and comments concerning the correctness and adequacy of the draft noise exposure map and forecast operations. The record and description of consultation and opportunity for public comment as provided are hereby certified as true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. By: ______________________________ Rebecca Hupp Airport Director Boise Airport Date: ______________________________December 21, 2015 Airport Name: Boise Airport Airport Operator: City of Boise, Idaho Address: 3201 Airport Way Boise, ID 83705 (208) 383-3110 Boise Airport –Part 150 Study Update TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 1 Page CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 NEM Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 NCP Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Study Goals ....................................................................................................................................... 1-3 1.4 Project Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 1-3 1.4.1 City of Boise ..................................................................................................................................... 1-3 1.4.2 Ada County ...................................................................................................................................... 1-4 1.4.3 Idaho Air National Guard ................................................................................................................. 1-4 1.4.4 COMPASS ....................................................................................................................................... 1-4 1.4.5 Consulting Team ............................................................................................................................. 1-4 1.4.6 General Public ................................................................................................................................. 1-5 1.4.7 Federal Aviation Administration ...................................................................................................... 1-5 CHAPTER TWO: AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY AND FORECAST .................................................................. 2-1 2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Boise Airport Users and Activity Summary .................................................................................. 2-1 2.3 Methodology ...................................................................................................................................... 2-3 2.4 Existing Conditions (2015) Fleet Mix and Operations ................................................................. 2-4 2.4.1 Passenger (Air Carrier and Air Taxi) and All-Cargo Operations .................................................... 2-5 2.4.2 General Aviation Operations ........................................................................................................... 2-5 2.4.3 Military Operations .......................................................................................................................... 2-6 2.4.4 Stage Length .................................................................................................................................... 2-8 2.4.5 Day/Night Distribution of Operations ............................................................................................... 2-9 2.4.6 Existing Condition (2015) Fleet Mix Summary ............................................................................... 2-9 2.5 Future Fleet Mix and Operations Projections ............................................................................. 2-18 2.5.1 FAA 2014 TAF ............................................................................................................................... 2-18 2.5.2 Future Fleet Mix and Operations Projections ............................................................................... 2-19 2.5.2.1 Commercial Flights Projection ........................................................................................ 2-19 2.5.2.2 GA Fleet and Operations Projection ............................................................................... 2-21 2.5.2.3 Military Fleet and Operations Projection ......................................................................... 2-25 2.5.3 Forecast Summary ........................................................................................................................ 2-25 i December 2015 Boise Airport –Part 150 Study Update TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER THREE: EXISTING FLIGHT OPERATIONS ......................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.1 Noise Models ................................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1.2 Annual Average Day ....................................................................................................................... 3-2 3.1.3 Day Night Average Sound Level Metric ......................................................................................... 3-2 3.2 Airport Location and Layout ........................................................................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Airport Facilities................................................................................................................................ 3-2 3.2.2 Weather, Climate and Terrain ......................................................................................................... 3-3 3.3 Modeled Aircraft Operations ........................................................................................................... 3-4 3.3.1 2015 Fleet Mix ................................................................................................................................. 3-4 3.3.2 2020 Fleet Mix ................................................................................................................................. 3-5 3.3.3 Aircraft Flight Profiles ....................................................................................................................... 3-5 3.3.4 Runway Use .................................................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.5 Flight Track Layout and Use ........................................................................................................... 3-9 3.3.6 Maintenance Run-Up Activity ....................................................................................................... 3-14 3.4 Summary of Noise Model Input .................................................................................................... 3-15 CHAPTER FOUR: LAND USE COMPATIBILITY AND GUIDELINES ..................................... 4-1 4.1 Federal Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 4-1 4.2 Local Land Use Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 4-4 4.2.1 Airport Influence Area ...................................................................................................................... 4-4 4.2.2 City of Boise ..................................................................................................................................... 4-5 4.2.2.1 Comprehensive Plan ......................................................................................................... 4-5 4.2.2.2 Boise City Code ................................................................................................................. 4-5 4.2.2.3 Development Regulations ................................................................................................. 4-6 4.2.3 Ada County ...................................................................................................................................... 4-6 4.2.3.1 Comprehensive Plan ........................................................................................................