ALBERT LEA MASTER PLAN STUDY

ALBERT LEA MASTER PLAN STUDY

Airport Advisory BoardMeeting #6

October 20, 2020


Meeting Agenda

Meeting Goals

Master Plan Status

Alternatives Update

Obstruction Analysis

Next Steps


Meeting Goals


Meeting Agenda

Alternative graphics to proceed to chapter▪ Alternatives still may have minor changes or

combine aspects

▪ Please continue to give us any feedback

Instrument Approach and Obstructions▪ Understanding of current situation and FAA

perspective

▪ Comparison of ¾ mile vs 1-mile approach


Master Plan Status


Master Plan1. INVENTORY (draft complete)Documents existing Airport

conditions, facilities, and context.

2. FORECASTS(draft complete)Predicts number of future passengers, aircraft types, takeoffs, landings, and based aircraft.

3. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS(draft under review by Airport)Identifies needs for key facilities(runways, taxiways, hangars, etc.).

5. IMPLEMENTATION PLANIdentifies phasing plan, required regulatory approvals, and capital funding sources.

6. AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN UPDATEDepicts recommended future projects.

4. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS(draft underway)Develops concepts for meeting facility requirements and recommends preferred solutions.

Indicates that FAA review and approval is required.


Critical Aircraft


Runway 17/35

▪ AAC B: > 91 knots, <121 knots

▪ ADG II: 20’-29’ tail height and/or 49’-78’ wingspan

▪ Aircraft will likely increase in size, approach speed, and frequency but can still stay within the B-II family

King Air 200 Citation V Falcon 2000

B-II Aircraft


Runway 5/23

▪ AAC B: > 91 knots, <121 knots

▪ ADG I: < 20’ tail height and/or < 49’ wingspan

▪ Smaller piston aircraft will continue to be the primary user

Cessna 172 Maule M7 Bonanza S35

B-I(small) Aircraft


Updated Alternatives


Terminal Area – Alternative 1

North Hangar Construction▪ Trees would need to be

cleared▪ Access could be provided

behind hangars ▪ Access would alleviate

vehicles passage on taxilane

South Hangar Construction▪ Layout would limit size and

number of hangar▪ Limited parking available

Hangar

development

area


Terminal Area – Alternative 2

North Hangar Construction▪ Trees would need to be cleared▪ Access could be provided from

the existing taxilane▪ Access would require vehicles

passage on taxilane

South Hangar Construction▪ Apron could be expanded to the

south for a row of west facing hangars

▪ Efficient layout allows for easy access and additional hangars

▪ Enough space to allow parking to be tailored to needs Note: Graphic updated after board presentation based on board feedback.


Parallel Taxiway

Initial construction▪ Taxiway would bring the direct apron

taxiway into current design standards

Runway 5/23 is A/B-I(small)▪ This allows the taxiway to be positioned

near the runway – 150 feet of separation

▪ North option would require runway crossing to reach facilities

▪ South option is unlikely to obstruct future expansion due to BRL location

Taxiway Changes▪ Direct connection from apron to

Runway 17/35 will be modified▪ This also alleviates complexity of

Alternative 2 geometry


Obstruction Analysis


Approach Obstacles

Primary surface must be kept clear of obstacles

Surface size dependent on aircraft type and instrument approach▪ Current instrument approach to

Runway 35 has ¾ SM visibility minimums, which requires a 1,000 foot primary surface

Fence would require realignment in current configuration


Obstructions

Obstructions consist of penetrations to several surfaces▪ Primary Surface

▪ Transitional Surface

▪ Approach Surface

▪ Clearway

Instrument Approach ▪ Visibility minimums impact many of

the controlling surfaces

Approach Primary Surface Approach Surface

3/4 Mile 1,000’ Wide1,000’ inner width x 10,000’

length x 4,000 outer width

1 Mile 500’ Wide500’ inner width x 10,000’

length x 3,500 outer width

Runway 17

Runway 35

Runway 35 – 1 Mile


Next Steps


Next Steps

Agency Meeting ▪ October 30th – MnDOT and FAA Meeting

Facility Requirements▪ Submission to FAA expected around the end of October,

following Airport review

Alternatives Process▪ Draft chapter to be submitted to Airport near end of October

Local Meetings▪ City Council Meeting TBD following October 30th Agency

meeting


Questions?

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