Post on 31-Mar-2015
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
2009 New Mexico Airport System Plan
David C. PloegerJane M. Lucero
Lee M. TruittNew Mexico Aviation Division
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
New Mexico Aviation Division
• Established in 1963
• Division under the New Mexico Department of Transportation
• Encourage and advance aviation in New Mexico
• Provide a safe and effective aviation system for the State
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
New Mexico Aviation Division
• Coordinates and administers state and federal grants for improving the aviation infrastructure
• Provides planning and technical support in developing and maintaining the State’s airports and other elements of the aviation system
• Conducts pilot seminars dealing with safety issues• Publishes the New Mexico Aeronautical Chart • Perform regulatory and compliance inspections • Responsible for the registration of all aircraft based in
New Mexico and for the licensing of aircraft dealers.
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New Mexico Aviation Division
• Work with 54 publically owned public-use airports (we do not provide funding to the ABQ Sunport)
• 3 privately owned public-use airports
• 4 public-use heliports
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
2009 New Mexico Airport System Plan
• Assess the needs of the State’s Airport System• Justifies funding for needed improvements• System plan is not a programming document
– Inclusion does not constitute a commitment of State or Federal Funding
• Previous System Plan was updated in 2003• 2009 Plan studied 53 airports (51 existing and
two proposed airports)
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2009 System Plan Goals and Performance Measures
• Enhance Safety and Security– Runway Safety Area Compliance– Clear Runway Approach Paths– Perimeter Fencing– Visual Glide Slope Indicator– Wind Coverage– Adoption of Security Plans– Adoption of Emergency Response Plans
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2009 System Plan Goals and Performance Measures
• Preserve/Protect Investment in Airports– Current ALP– Current Master Plan– Noise Zoning– Height Restriction Zoning (Part 77)– Pavement Condition– Activity Accommodation
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2009 System Plan Goals and Performance Measures
• Accommodate Existing and Projected Aviation Demand– Facility/Service Objective Compliance– Runway length and Width– Pavement Strength– Instrument Approach– Weather Reporting
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2009 System Plan Goals and Performance Measures
• Support Economic Growth of the Community– 24/7 Fuel– Jet Fuel– Support Fire Fighting Activities– Population served by “business Class” Airports– Industrial/Business Park– Rental Car– FBO
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System Plan Study Process
• Inventory
• Forecasts
• Airport Classification Analysis
• System Analysis and Recommendations
• Economic Impact Analysis
• Capital Improvement Program
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Airport Classification System
• Primary Commercial Service Airport
• Non-Primary Commercial Service Airport
• Limited Commercial Service Airport
• Regional General Aviation Airport
• Community General Aviation Airport
• Low Activity General Aviation Airport
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Airport Classification System
• Taos Regional Airport (SKX)– Classified as a Regional General Aviation
Airport– Serves primarily general aviation activity, with
a focus on serving business activity including jet and multi-engine aircraft
• 13 out of 51 study airports are classified as Regional General Aviation Airports– Average number of sponsor employees is
between 3 and 4
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Regional General Aviation Airport
• Minimum Objectives– ARC of C-II or greater– Runway length capable of landing 75% of
large aircraft (aircraft over 12,500 lbs) at 60% useful load
– Runway width = 100’– Runway Strength = 30,000 SWG– Taxiway = Partial Parallel– Instrument Approach = Non-Precision
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
Regional General Aviation Airport
• Minimum Objectives (continued)– Visual Aids – Rotating beacon, Lighted
Windcone, VGSI– Weather reporting – ASOS or AWOS– Services – Phones, Restroom, full service
FBO, Av-Gas, Jet A, courtesy car, perimeter fencing, full service maintenance
– Facilities – Terminal, public restroom, pilots lounge
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
2009 System Plan Findings for SKX
• Install Perimeter Fencing• Emergency Response Plan• Update Master Plan• Noise Zoning• Height Restriction Zoning• Additional Runway Length • Additional Runway Width• Pavement Strength• Facility Compliance (Hangars)
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
Short Term (0 to 5 years)
NMASPU CIP Total
$14,510,000 $7,672,137 $22,182,137
Long Term (6 to 20 years)
NMASPU CIP Total
$4,120,000 $1,000,000 $5,120,000
Total
NMASPU CIP Total
$18,630,000 $8,672,137 $27,302,137
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2009 Economic Impact
• Last update in 2003
• Process– First Round
• Includes direct and indirect impacts• All first round impacts were identified through
survey efforts
– Second Round• Primarily consist of induced impacts
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
Direct Impacts (First Round)
• Benefits that are associated with companies or businesses located on airport– Airlines, concessionaires, rental car
operators, flight schools, FBOs
• Includes the employment, payroll and output (economic activity) related to those businesses
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Indirect Impacts (First Round)
• Generally occur off airport
• Usually attributed to spending of visitors who arrive via an airport
• Spending by visitors supports jobs and payroll in industries such as hotels/motels, transportation, restaurants
• Construction related activity
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Induced Impacts (Second Round)
• Those benefits that are the result of recirculation of direct and indirect impacts within the economy
• Commonly referred to as the multiplier effect– An airport employee spends his/her salary on
housing, food or services. That spending is circulated through the economy and leads to an increase in associated spending, payroll and employment in the community
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Economic Impact
Total EconomicImpacts
TenantsVisitors (GA/CS)
ConstructionMilitary
GovernmentCargo
EducationTaxes
Multiplier Effect
First Round Impacts + Second Round Impacts = Total Impacts
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
SKX Economic Impact SKX Statewide
Employment 205.2 48,795
Payroll $4,801,800 $1,286,420,600
Output $12,383,500 $3,196,781,100
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
SKX Economic Impact
• Airport provides qualitative benefits to local community– Airport is used by numerous area businesses– During fire season, numerous fire fighting
operations take place at the airport– Airport sees heavy use from business
travelers, tourists, recreational fliers as well as the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
Airport Valuation
• What it would cost to build your airport today
• Examined improvements completed between 2005 and 2009
• Critical facilities (runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars) were evaluated
• Land value was also estimated
Town of Taos Council Meeting – November 9, 2010
SKX 2009 Valuation
• SKX estimated value (in 2008 dollars) is $8,955,000
• 8% increase from 2005
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Questions?
New Mexico Aviation Division
P.O. Box 9830
Albuquerque, NM 87119
505-244-1788
davidc.ploeger@state.nm.us jane.lucero@state.nm.us
lee.truitt@state.nm.us