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FACILITY REQUIREMENTS EMERGING TRENDS The aviation industry is always evolving and, as history has shown us, technological innovations have been at the forefront of transforming the industry. The rapid pace of development in aviation is expected to continue, and airports will be expected to adapt to new trends and innovations. This master planning effort will examine aviation industry trends including the following: »Airline fleets - Airline fleets are moving away from 50 seat regional turboprop and jet aircraft in favor of larger narrow-body aircraft. This places greater impact on passenger-oriented facilities and airfield surfaces. The impacted facilities can include, but are not limited to, airfield pavement and functional areas within the terminal building. »Sustainability - Driven by public demand and incentivized through FAA grant programs, airports are now developing Sustainability Management Plans (SMPs). These SMPs are used to guide the enactment of sustainability policies and initiatives which promote environmental protection, economic prosperity, and social equity, often referred to as the “triple bottom line”. »Automation of terminal airline services - Ticket counters being staffed by airline personnel is becoming a thing of the past. Extensive use of self-serve kiosks is now enabling passengers to print boarding passes, drop off baggage, and adjust trip details with little or no assistance from airline staff. »Aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues – All airports have a growing need to increase aviation revenues, such as concession revenues in the terminal, and to develop more revenue- producing uses of airport property that are not currently used for aviation-related functions. »Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – Unmanned Aircraft Systems, often referred to simply as “drones” are emerging as cost-effective ways to provide many different forms of commercial aviation services. Effective August 29, 2016, FAA Part 107 provides rules for small UAS pilots. Many of today’s emerging trends in the aviation industry focus on energy efficient buildings that can accommodate technological advances with passenger processing activities. Commercial service airports are also seeking ways to increase revenue generation beyond traditional aviation related activities. Throughout this chapter, industry trends and emerging innovations will be a consideration when determining specific facility requirements. METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS The weather at the Airport has a significant influence on airport facility needs and design requirements. Ambient temperature, precipitation, wind, visibility, cloud ceiling, and atmospheric pressure are all climate factors that affect operational parameters and future facility needs at Eugene Airport. Climate Summary Eugene, Oregon is situated between two mountain ranges which create a moderate climate with complimentary rainfall. In any given year, 90 percent of the annual rainfall occurs between October and May. The mean annual temperature at the airport is 58.3 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average annual precipitation of 60 inches. During the summer months, Eugene experiences high temperatures reaching the 80s to low 90s. During winter months, low temperatures can fall into the 20s and 30s. EUGENE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 3-2