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FACILITY REQUIREMENTS requiring that those aircraft based on the west side of the airfield taxi a fairly long distance to get fuel. For movement between the EGAR and the other GA aprons, aircraft must taxi through the movement area. Industry best practices show that general aviation operations are typically consolidated, preferably in one area of the airfield away from commercial passenger aircraft when commercial operations are present. Grouping together general aviation facilities into one area of the airport allows for a more efficient and safe facility layout, and greater convenience for general aviation operators. Over time, it is recommended that the existing hangar facilities be relocated to a designated area where GA activities will be grouped. The following chapter will examine options for this purpose. The hangar area(s) requiring eventual relocation are either the north ramp or south ramp facilities, as these developments, together, hamper growth of the commercial passenger terminal and adjacent facilities. It is recommended that a hangar condition analysis be performed for the airport to fully understand the overall condition of each hangar. Knowing the condition and expected useful life remaining for the existing hangars will allow airport management to develop a long range plan for the consolidation and relocation of hangar facilities into an optimal area as determined within this master plan. SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Small unmanned aircraft (sUA), commonly known as “drones”, have gained significant popularity in recent years as they became commercially viable for hobbyists. The system (drone, communication links, and controls) of devices used by the operator are referred to as small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). Drone popularity and the high potential for safety conflicts within the National Airspace System has driven the FAA to create new rules governing their use. These rules became effecting on August 29, 2016 and are found in 14 CFR Part 107. 16 Small UAS operators must register drones with the FAA if they weigh between 0.55 and 55 pounds under 14 CFR Part 107. Commercial sUAS operators are also required to obtain a Remote Pilot Airman Certificate and abide by the rules within FAA Part 107, which includes the applicable limitations when operating within the FAA controlled airspace system. General drone operating rules include keeping the sUA within line of sight, yielding right-of-way to manned aircraft, and notifying airports and ATC prior to 17 operating within 5 miles of an airport, among many others. Small UAS operators can easily identify the most current restrictions or requirements in effect for specific locations by using the FAA smartphone “B4UFLY” application. While the need for FAA regulations governing small UAS pilots became evident years ago, it takes time to develop these regulation and vet them through the public involvement process. This need was taken into account under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 whereby a “bridging” exemption was created to cover the gap between FAA rulemaking and small UAS operator demand. This exemption allowed licensed pilots the ability to pilot small UAS’s once a petition was granted on a case- 16 Recreational small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) users are allowed to fly drones without registration if they weigh less than 0.55 pounds. Drones weighing 55 pounds or more require licensing and registration as traditional aircraft under 14 CFR Part 47. 17 All of the most current sUAS operating rules can be found on www.faa.gov/uas. EUGENE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 3-59