Res-2018-142 Bowers Field Master Plan Update

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BOWERS FIELD -AIRPORT MASTER PLAN the inventory will be analyzed for input Into the forecasting analyses. Proposed development/activity that may affect the number of airport operations and the type of aircraft will be evaluated. The forecasts will reflect conditions that are deemed feasible. The evaluation of airport service area (Task 3.5) will be used as a specific input into the updated forecasts to ensure that regional market factors are considered. The analysis of air traffic will determine any potential changes in Airport Reference Code (ARC) for the critical aircraft. If the forecasts indicate a change in ARC, the facility requirements analysis would evaluate conformance to both current and future ARC-defined design standards. Based on a review of the updated master plan forecasts and TAF projections, the Consultant will recommend a "preferred forecast" for the master plan update. Forecasts will be submitted to Kittitas County and FAA for approval prior to proceeding with subsequent forecast-dependent work elements. The FAA spreadsheets, "Comparison to TAF" and "Forecast Summary" will be included in the forecast chapter appendix. The forecast spreadsheets may be found at the FAA web site: http://apo.faa.gov/Contracts/AF1.D0C, then click on "excel format.'' Forecasts of aviation activity projected for the airport will be prepared in 5-year intervals for a 20-year planning period and categorized into short-term (0-5 years), intermediate-term (6-10 years), and long- term (11-20 years) time periods: A. Number of based aircraft (single engine, multi-engine piston, single/multi-engine turboprop, business jets, helicopters and other aircraft (light sport aircraft, gliders, ultralights). Forecast based aircraft fleet will be further organized by aircraft reference code (ARC} and operating weight. B. Number of annual aircraft operations including mix of general aviation itinerant and local operations; commercial operations; and military operations. The distribution of fixed wing and helicopter operations will be included for each forecast year. c. Activity Peaking (peak month, design hour, peak hour operations). D. Identification of the fleet mix for preferred aircraft operations forecast by ARC and weight. E. Identification of critical aircraft for each forecast year. Product: Preparation of general aviation fleet mix and operations forecasts in 5-year Intervals for the 20 year planning period. The critical aircraft will be submitted for FAA approval prior to proceeding with subsequent related work elements. The FAA TAF spreadsheet will be included as an appendix to the master plan report. Page I 15