Attendees: Port of Olympia Rudy Rudolph FAA/State Agnes Fisher Ben Mello Ilon Logan Mike Cuthbert APG & DOWL Leah Whitfield, Project Manager Justin Heid, Deputy Project Manager/Lead Planner Darren Murata, Lead Engineer (DOWL) Haseeb Mirza, Aviation Planner Technical Advisory Committee Cameron Wilson, Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee Brad Medrud, City of Tumwater Planning Max Platts, WSDOT Aviation Planning Katrina Van Every, Thurston Regional Planning Council Jeff Powell, Airport Hangar Tenant Lt. Krista Greydanus (replacing Lt. Jim Nobach), Washington State Patrol Aviation Sgt. Jeff Hatteberg, Washington State Patrol Aviation Michelle Tirhi, WDFW Biologist Public None I. Agenda (see PowerPoint for presentation materials) a. What is an Airport Master Plan b. Your Role as the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) c. Master Plan Schedule d. Public Involvement e. Airport Existing Conditions f. User Survey Results g. Airport Issues Roundtable h. Forecast i. Next Steps MEETING NOTES Date: 5/20/21 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM (PST) Project: Olympia Regional Airport – Master Plan Update Subject: Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1
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Attendees: Port of Olympia Rudy Rudolph FAA/State Agnes Fisher Ben Mello Ilon Logan Mike Cuthbert APG & DOWL Leah Whitfield, Project Manager Justin Heid, Deputy Project Manager/Lead Planner Darren Murata, Lead Engineer (DOWL) Haseeb Mirza, Aviation Planner Technical Advisory Committee Cameron Wilson, Port of Olympia Citizens Advisory Committee Brad Medrud, City of Tumwater Planning Max Platts, WSDOT Aviation Planning Katrina Van Every, Thurston Regional Planning Council Jeff Powell, Airport Hangar Tenant Lt. Krista Greydanus (replacing Lt. Jim Nobach), Washington State Patrol Aviation Sgt. Jeff Hatteberg, Washington State Patrol Aviation Michelle Tirhi, WDFW Biologist Public None
I. Agenda (see PowerPoint for presentation materials)
a. What is an Airport Master Plan
b. Your Role as the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
c. Master Plan Schedule
d. Public Involvement
e. Airport Existing Conditions
f. User Survey Results
g. Airport Issues Roundtable
h. Forecast
i. Next Steps
MEETING NOTES
Date: 5/20/21 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM (PST)
Project: Olympia Regional Airport – Master Plan Update
Subject: Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1
Olympia Regional Airport – Master Plan Update Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1 – 5/20/21
II. Airport Issues Round Table
a. Strengths
i. Krista Greydanus – Airport Ops does a great job of responding to inclement weather.
ii. Jeff Powell – Secure environment; Excellent maintenance of airfield pavement and grass (improved line of sight); No flooding.
iii. Michelle Tirhi – Aesthetically pleasing, open skyline; Wildlife species are able to
live without impeding airport operations. iv. Leah Whitfield – Available land for future development
v. Cameron Wilson – The airport itself is an asset to the community. Airport provides vital services.
b. Weaknesses
i. Leah Whitfield – Limited ATCT hours, limited automobile parking, lack of separation between fixed wing and rotorcraft airfield space.
ii. Justin Heid – Limited lighting on the east side of the airfield, currently reflectors.
iii. Krista Greydanus – Helicopter operations close in proximity to hangars and offices.
iv. Jeff Powell – Limited automobile parking.
c. Opportunities
i. Jeff Powell – Available land to the south, landside roadway infrastructure (I-5), and runway capability create an opportunity for a regional air carrier, aircraft
maintenance facility, and bringing in an aircraft manufacturer/dealer onto the airport.
ii. Max Platts – Commercial service opportunity due to OLM location, population shift south, and inclusion of OLM as a potential test site for electric aircraft and eVTOLs.
iii. Cameron – JSX recently left Boeing Airfield, provides TSA free experience and provides flights to key locations. Alternative to traditional commercial service.
iv. Michelle Tirhi – Infrared photography and other various technology-based services that do not require extensive investment.
d. Threats
i. Leah Whitfield – Endangered species limits development. ii. Jeff Powell – Drone activity (1 incident in past couple years). iii. Michelle Tirhi – Climate change related incidents i.e. fires/smoke.
iv. Cameron Wilson – New regional airport could pull businesses away. v. Michelle Tirhi – Population growth in area could lead to potential change in
attitude regarding the airport. vi. Max Platts – Incompatible land use, residential zones encroaching on area
surrounding airport.
III. General Comments
a. Ben Mello – Will be taking month off potentially during the submittal time period of forecast chapter
b. Michelle Tirhi – Early to mid-July works better for the next TAC meeting
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1
May 20, 2021
Introductions
Leah WhitfieldProject Manager
Justin HeidAssistant Project Manager/Lead Planner
Darren Murata, P.E.Engineer
Haseeb MirzaAviation Planner
Renee DowlinEnvironmental Planner
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THE AGENDA
1. What is an Airport Master Plan
2. Your Role as the Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC)
3. Master Plan Schedule
4. Public Involvement
5. Airport Existing Conditions
6. User Survey Results
7. Airport Issues Roundtable
8. Forecast
What is anAirport
Master Plan?
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an airport master plan is…
A comprehensive study of an airport that usually describes the short-, medium-, and long-term development plans to meet
future aviation demand.
Follows FAA Advisory Circular 150/5070-6B
▪ What’s Included
▪ Inventory
▪ Forecast
▪ Facility Requirements
▪ Alternatives
▪ Airport Layout Plan
▪ Capital Improvement Plan
A master plan’s purpose is not to solve the airport’s management, operations,
or maintenance issues.
YourRole on the
Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC)
▪ Responsible and representative input is very important to the success of the Master Plan Update
▪ Limited time commitment: 4 meetings
▪ Review Draft Report and provide feedback with an eye towards your respective constituents
▪ Provide suggestions AT ANY TIME
Public Involvement Plan
❑Project information on OLM website
❑User Survey
❑4 Technical Advisory Committee Meetings
❑4 Public Open Houses
❑Comments accepted throughout
❑Feedback from TAC ongoing
Airport Existing Conditions
Airside Existing Conditions
▪ Runway: 17/35 & 8/26
▪ Taxiway:
▪ A: 50’ wide - lighted
▪ B: 50’ wide - lighted
▪ C: 35’ wide - reflectors
▪ D: 40’ wide - reflectors
▪ E: 50’(NW)-35’(SW) wide – reflectors
▪ F: 35’ wide - reflectors
▪ G: 50’ wide - reflectors
▪ L: 50’ wide - lighted
▪ W: 50’ wide - lighted
Airside Existing Conditions
▪ Airside Businesses
▪ Washington State Patrol (WSP) Aviation
▪ Department of Natural Resources
▪ Olympic Flight Museum
▪ Airlift Northwest Medevac
▪ Glacier Aviation (FBO)
▪ Olympia Avionics
▪ Safety in Motion (FBO)
▪ A&R Aviation Services
▪ WSDOT Aviation Division
TABLE SLIDE
Item Runway 17 Runway 35 Runway 8 Runway 26
Design Group: Aircraft Approach Category
Category C Category B
Approach speed 121 knots but less than 141 knots.Approach speed 91 knots but less than 121
knots.
Airplane Design Group Group II Group II
Tail Height 20’- <30 , wingspan 49’-<79’ Tail Height 20’- <30 , wingspan 49’-<79’Orientation S N E W
▪ Room for 2 more fuel tanks in the fuel farm (28,000 gallons)
Landside Existing Conditions
▪ Landside Businesses (West Side)
▪ Peninsula Group
▪ Soloy Corporation
▪ Northwest Marine
▪ Craig Properties
▪ Landside Parking Spaces
▪ 13 public use spaces near the Airport Administration Building
▪ Each Business has private parking available
▪ Maintenance Storage Area - South Side of South PlaneportStructure
Environmental Existing Conditions
▪ Air Quality
▪ Compatible Land Uses
▪ Construction Impacts
▪ Department of Transportation Act 4(f)
▪ Fish, Wildlife and Plants
▪ Floodplains
▪ Hazardous Materials, Pollution Prevention, and Solid Waste
▪ Historical, Architectural, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources
▪ Light Emissions and Visual Impacts
▪ Noise
▪ Secondary (Induced) Impacts
▪ Socioeconomic Impacts
▪ Environmental Justice, and Children’s Environmental Health and Safety Risks
▪ Wetlands
*Prior to the construction of any improvement, projects must undergo required local, state and/or federal environmental review and approval processes
Environmental Existing Conditions
–Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
▪ The City of Tumwater and Port of Olympia are jointly developing Bush Prairie Habitat Conservation Plan (Bush Prairie HCP).
• Developed to balance growth and the preservation of primarily 3 species:• Olympia pocket gopher• Streaked horned lark• Oregon spotted frog
• HCP is required under Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act, which allows permits to be issued to *“take” an endangered species or harm the species or its habitat.
• Plan will include detailed description of the activities to be performed, both for development and species protection, and their effects upon the species.
• Brush Prairie HCP is still in development.
( * “take” is expected to result from new development, from maintenance of City and Port facilities, and from maintenance performed at the conservation reserve sites. )
User Survey Input
User Survey InputBusiness Aviation Uses
User Survey Input
User Survey Input
User Survey Input
Survey Results▪ 36% of the respondents currently use the airport for their business
▪ 39% of the users expressed an interest to build a hangar
▪ 93% of users indicate the runway meets their needs
▪ Top needs by based users
▪ Self-serve fuel: most for 100LL
▪ Additional hangars to rent/own
▪ Pavement Condition
▪ Airfield Lighting
▪ Improved instrument approaches
▪ Top desires by based users
▪ Restaurant
▪ Improved Security
▪ Commercial/Cargo Service
▪ More ramp/apron space for helicopters
Issues Roundtable Discussion • Strengths
• Weaknesses• Opportunities• Threats
▪ Airport Master Record (FAA Form 5010)
▪ National Based Aircraft Inventory Program ( www.basedaircraft.com)
▪ FAA Terminal Area Forecast (TAF)
▪ FAA Traffic Flow Management Counts (TFMSC) Data for IFR Operations
