Module 2: Planning, Construction and Environmental Flashcards
Five primary functions of the ALP are:
1: It is an FAA approved plan necessary for the airport to receive a AIP funding and to continue to receive PFC funding.
2: It is a blueprint for airport development.
3: It is a public document that serves as a record of aeronautical requirements and is available for community reference.
4: It enables the F AAA in the airport sponsor to plan for improvements.
5: It is a working tool for airport staff including operations and maintenance personnel.
The FAA believes that airports should be…
Safe and efficient: maintained to design standards
Affordable: rely on user fees (be self sufficient)
Flexible and expandable: accommodate new aircraft types
Permanent: assurance they will remain open
Maintain a balance between the community and ATC
Support national objectives including: national defense, natural disasters
Extensive: no more than 20 miles to the next in NPIAS airport
Landside space assumptions
Curb Length: private automobiles 25 feet Taxis: 20 feet Limos: 30 feet Public bus: 50 feet Parking: 1000 to 1400 parking spaces per every million originating passengers
Three tests that an individual meets to be considered an individual with a disability for the purpose of coverage under the ADA.
A physical or mental impairment that substantially Limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual.
A record of any such impairment.
Being regarded as having such impairment.
If mitigation would not reduce environmental impacts below applicable thresholds, further significant consequences may occur but it does not automatically trigger an EIS
The FAA may bring in other experts and agencies to consult on the issue.
If the mitigation could potentially trigger an EIS, the FAA may decide to instead issue a FONSI/ROD (record of decision), which addresses the mitigation issues
Potential responsible party (PRP)
Is the owner or operator of a facility that manages hazardous waste.
At the time of disposal of any hazardous substance, phone, or operated any facility where the hazardous-waste were disposed.
Who arrange for hazardous substance treatment or disposal.
Who arranged for the transport of hazardous substances for treatment or disposal.
Who excepts or excepted hazardous substances for transport to disposal or treatment facilities, incineration vessels, or other selected sites.
Environmental enforcement: What are the remedies?
Comply with the law.
Carry out a supplemental project (offset)
Impose cash penalties.
Place the violator on the list of violating facilities.
Jail or prison.
Two categories of air space:
Regulatory airspace includes class A, B, C, D, and E Air space areas, restricted am prohibited areas. Non-regulatory includes mostly military airspace.
Contract tower program: public use airport
Must be in the NPIAS.
Adhere to grant assurances.
Meet cost/benefit ratio.
WAAS Allows for CAT I ILS approaches
GBAS Ground based augmentation system allows for CAT II and CAT III ILS approaches
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Airfield capacity: throughput capacity
Rate aircraft operate without regard for the delay
Airfield capacity: practical capacity
Practical hourly capacity PHOCAP: Total combined capacity measure of the runway, tax away, and gates.
Practical annual capacity PANCAP: Level of operation that results in not more than four minutes average delay per aircraft in a normal peak two hour operating period.
Traffic management initiative’s
Mile and trail or minute and trail restrictions.
Traffic routes: spacing
Ground delay: held at departure airport
Ground stops: major ground delay, all clearance is canceled
Metering: matching the airport acceptance rate
Sequencing: aircraft lined up by capability
How often should the AOP be reviewed?
Every 2 to 7 years depending on the size of the airport
The FAA approves plans to ensure that all existing and proposed airport developments shown on the plan will
Be safe, useful, and efficient
