Pangborn Memorial Airport Master Plan Update Find out more: www.flywenatchee.com/master‐plan ABOUT THE PLAN AIRPORT FACILITIES ABOUT THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN: The Airport has a runway that is 7,000’ x 150’ capable The Airport Master Plan (Plan) provides the of handling commercial transport passenger jets. The 20‐year development program for the runway is equipped with an Instrument Landing Airport. The Plan records the orderly System for inclement weather flights. The Airport improvement of facilities, services, and property totals 700 acres and accommodates both equipment needs envisioned by the Airport. aeronautical and non‐aviation businesses. As a strategic process, the Plan serves as a roadmap for bringing projects, people, and Master Plan Land Use Drawing funding together in a coordinated manner. ABOUT THE AIRPORT HISTORY: Founded in 1941, the Airport is named for the historical achievement of Clyde Pangborn, who in 1931 became the first person along with his co‐pilot to fly non‐stop across the Pacific Ocean. The Pangborn Airport Business Park, managed by the Port of Douglas County, totals 70 acres with 20 lots, three having airfield access. Pangborn Airport Business Park AIRPORT USERS KEY USERS: • Alaska Airlines • Air Cargo (FedEx and UPS) • US Forest Service • Central Washington Interagency Communications Center (CWICC) • Local Businesses • Agricultural Industries • Medical Flights • General Aviation Service Companies • Sport and Recreational Users Pangborn Memorial Airport Master Plan Update – Executive Summary Find out more: www.flywenatchee.com/master‐plan AIRPORT SERVICE AREA AIRPORT ACTIVITY The Airport service area includes 200,000 The Plan forecasts projected aeronautical activity residents and generates nearly 550,000 air levels, used to identify the type, timing, and travelers per year. The Airport has initiated allocation of Airport infrastructure, equipment, and airline promotional and service improvements service needs. The Federal Aviation Administration to more reliably capture a larger share of the (FAA) has formally approved the Airport Master Plan Wenatchee Valley air traveler market. The forecasts. Airport is also interested in future facility improvements to expand passenger level of service and improve runway instrument reliability. Airline service and passengers are forecast to increase due to the region’s population growth, commerce trends, and air service initiatives. Air service improvements would be brought about through improved flight schedules, additional flight frequency, new city destinations, and large aircraft equipment. The Airport is forecast to transition from an airline turboprop aircraft to a regional jet. AIRPORT IMPACT Regional Airline Turboprop REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE The Airport is vital for connecting the North Central Washington Region to the national airspace and international airport system. The Airport provides 90 jobs, supports nearly 200 local jobs, and contributes $33.8 million annually to the local economy. Regional Airline Jet AIRPORT ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION ‐ DIRECT IMPACTS Jobs Wages, Sales, Spending ($) Airport (EAT) Annual Airport Local Airport Local Total 90 194 $22 Million $11.8 Million $33.8 Million 2012 WSDOT Aviation Economic Impact Study (dollars adjusted from 2010 to 2016 amounts). Pangborn Memorial Airport Master Plan Update – Executive Summary Find out more: www.flywenatchee.com/master‐plan FACILITY NEEDS Airline Aircraft Apron Concept The projected change in larger aircraft will have an important impact to the Airport, as the airline growth outlook is projected to follow one or a combination of the scenarios below. Airline Service Scenarios: Airlines: One + Additional Carrier Operators: Regional Mainline + Low Cost/Charter Aircraft (Seats): Turboprop (76) + Jet (76 to 120) Destinations: Seattle + Other West Coast City Airline Auto Parking and Circulation Concept The change in airline passenger demand and level of service would immediately affect the existing airline terminal complex, which is designed for commuter turboprops, and already reaching building, aircraft apron, and auto parking capacity constraints. The Plan has developed a phased strategy to accommodate demand, based on various forecast growth scenarios. The airline passenger terminal building would be reconfigured internally, with an option to expand FACILITY OPTIONS the building for airline, passenger and TSA requirements. The airline apron is planned to be The Plan evaluated Airport site location and layout expanded and reconfigured to meet FAA design options, and provided project recommendations for requirements. The auto parking lot and these following key facility components: circulation is planned to be expanded to meet design, flow, and Airport patron demands. Airfield: • Pavement Rehabilitation • Runway Instrument Reliability Airline Terminal Building Concept • Taxiway System and Configuration • Crosswind Runway Needs Terminal‐Landside: • Passenger Terminal Facilities • General Aviation Facilities • Airport Support Facilities Airport Property: • Airport Land Developments • Airport Roadway Systems • Future Airport Property Interests Pangborn Memorial Airport Master Plan Update – Executive Summary Find out more: www.flywenatchee.com/master‐plan PRIORITY PROJECTS FEDERAL AIRPORT‐IN‐AID FUNDING PROGRAM Grant Program / Federal (FAA) State (WSDOT) Airport (EAT) The Plan identifies seven key priority projects to Funding Category Participation Participation Participation position the Airport to provide essential FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ‐ FAA FUNDING infrastructure and level of service improvements. FAA Passenger Entitlement $1 Million (Yr) ‐ ‐ FAA 'Pure' Discretionary 90% 5% (See Note) 5% to 10% FAA State Apportionment 90% 5% (See Note) 5% to 10% 20‐YEAR PROJECTS FAA Small Airport Fund 90% 5% (See Note) 5% to 10% Note: Funding programs and participation levels subject to FAA/WSDOT budget reauthorization The recommended 20‐year improvements Note: WSDOT funding participation and levels per WSDOT program and project discretion. includes 109 projects to satisfy: 1) projected The Airport will need to rely heavily on FAA and forecasts and anticipated user demands, WSDOT airport‐in‐aid funding programs because the 2) facility and equipment upgrades for a higher 20‐year recommended project improvements are level of service, and 3) protection of the Airport beyond the Airport’s current financial capabilities. land use and property interests to the fullest planning extent possible. The Plan fully assessed project needs and level of service throughout the 20‐year planning period. Although the 20‐year projects are beyond the Airport’s current financial capabilities, each project was justified by the Airport Master Plan Advisory Committee (PAC) and Airport Sponsor. As a federally obligated facility, projects must also satisfy FAA standards. Note that the Airport Master Plan does not constitute a project commitment nor financially obligate the Airport Sponsor, FAA, or WSDOT. Master Plan Priority Project Locations Pangborn Memorial Airport Master Plan Update – Executive Summary.