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Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign

Implementation Update

Congressional Staffers

Steve KelleyManager, Airspace Redesign

February 25, 2010

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NY/NJ/PHL Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign Implementation UpdateFebruary 25, 2010

Airspace Redesign VideoDecember 2009 Update

Airspace Redesign VideoDecember 2009 Update



NY/NJ/PHL Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign

Oct 07 Apr 08 Oct 08 Apr 09 Oct 09 Apr 10 Oct 10 Apr 11 Oct 11 Sep 12

Stage 1: Limited dispersal headings

Stage 1: Procedural changes within

core facilities

Stage 2a: Integration within core facilities,

westgate enhancementsStage 2b: PHL Terminal

expansion

Stage 3: Boundary changes, northgate enhancements

Stage 4: Transfer

of sectors, southgate

enhancements

Moderate Demand

Heavy Demand

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Existing

Dispersal

Increased number of jet routes and

access points

Dependent IFR approaches

Dual Arrivals

EWRDependent IFR approaches

Dual Arrivals

EWR



Legal Update

• On June 10, 2009, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a favorable opinion that dismissed or otherwise disposed of all claims against the FAA’s Record of Decision (ROD) for the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign Project.

• On August 19, 2009 Petitioners of the Project were denied a rehearing by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

• The U.S. Supreme Court was petitioned for certiorari on November17, 2009.

• On January 19, 2010 the U.S. Supreme Court denied the hearing.



Fewer Point Outs

Reduced Coordination

Increased Flexibility

Ability to Absorb More Traffic

Reduced Complexity

Faster Climbs for all NY Apts

Stage 2a Airspace

ZNY & N90 ATC

Consensus



Implementation of 2aIntegration Within Core Facilities with Westgate Departure

Expansion• Collocate Defined Airspace (sectors)

– Integration between NY Terminal Approach Control and New York Center– Expanded Westgate allows all metro departures to reach altitude faster resulting in fuel

savings– Integration into a single location will provide the maximum operational benefits

• Location Alternatives under consideration– Alternative 1 – Implement Stage 2a airspace at New York TRACON using terminal

automation platform – Alternative 2 – Implement Stage 2a airspace at New York Center using

a remote terminal automation platform– Alternative 3 – Implement Stage 2a airspace at New York Center using future automation

platform (ERAM)

• Alternatives are being considered based on:– Change in Enroute Automation (ERAM) implementation dates– Employee involvement and impacts– Consideration of future technology (NextGen) activities

• Implementation of Stage 2a is scheduled for the second quarter of 2011



Implementation of Stage 2bPHL – Philadelphia International Airport

Terminal Airspace

PHLPhiladelphia

TRACON



N90

New York TRACON

PCT

Potomac TRACON

ZNY

New York Center

ZDC

Washington Center

PHL

Philadelphia TRACON

PHL is Surrounded by Four Busy Facilities

Images from Google Earth Copyright 2010



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J75

J48

J6

N90

PHL

J80/Q42

J60/J64

IAD

DCA/BWI

Stage 2A

Expand PHL Westgate and Expand PHL Westgate and Expedite DeparturesExpedite Departures

Stage 2B

Images from Google Earth Copyright 2010

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Testing designs for Stage 2bPhiladelphia (PHL) Terminal Expansion

• Testing is accomplished through Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulations

– HITL is a high fidelity tool which will assist in the development and evaluation of an airspace design for implementation.

– Delivers an assessment of the operational impacts of a proposed design with respect to the ability of Air Traffic Controllers to manage traffic under various scenarios, such as bad weather conditions and increased traffic volumes.

– We have 6 different designs for testing for Philadelphia Terminal Expansion

– From the experiment we will develop the most operationally advantageous design for implementation

– HITL experiments will take place the weeks of April 26 and May 10, 2010• Note: Dates for simulation were adjusted to accommodate additional coordination and

improved employee participation

• Results of the Human-In-The-Loop Simulations and recommendations will be reported in June of 2010



South Arrival/Departure Area: Combines parts of ZDC and N90 into PHL TRACON to support full integration of Stage 4

North Departure Area: Combines parts of ZNY and N90 to support expanded Northgate departures

East Departure Area:Combines parts of ZBW and N90 to support full integration of Stage 4

North Arrival Area:Combines parts of ZBW, ZNY and N90 to support shift in North arrivals in Stage 4

Stage 3: Major Airspace Realignment



Full Airspace Integration:Stage 4 realizes the full integration of airspace –N90 with parts of ZNY, ZDC, and ZBW

Stage 4: Full Airspace Integration



Opportunities

• Implementation Choices, Locations, and Impacts

• Airspace Integration (defined by function not geography)

• Enroute Automation Modernization (ERAM)

• Continued coordination and integration with NextGen activities

Next Steps• Schedule Stage 2a

– Implementation date for Westgate is the second quarter of 2011– Work with employees on decision location

• Complete Stage 2b– PHL Human-In-The-Loop Simulations – April/May of 2010– Recommendation for implementation of this stage – June 2010

• Continue planning for Stage 3 and 4 Implementation– Preliminary Stage 3 Design Meetings scheduled for later this year



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