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INVENTORY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS enplane 0.05 percent to 0.25 percent of total U.S. passenger enplanements. According to the “Oregon Aviation Plan 2007 with Updates,” EUG is listed as a Category I – Commercial Service airport, meaning the airport accommodates scheduled major and regional commercial air carrier service. Lastly, the Airport is in region two of the Connect Oregon program. The program is a lottery-backed bond initiative to invest in developing the various transportation systems. The Airport holds an FAA issued 14 CFR Part 139 Airport Certification, which is required for airports serving scheduled air carrier operations. There are four different classes of airports under Part 139 which differ in the type of commercial aircraft they can serve. EUG is a Class I airport, which allows it to serve scheduled large (30+ seats) and small (10-30 seats), and unscheduled large air carrier aircraft. Currently, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines serve the EUG market. These airlines use a mix of regional jets such as the Embraer E175 and medium sized passenger jets such as the Airbus A319 and Boeing 737. Allegiant also uses MD-80 aircraft on some of their flights. Airport businesses on the airfield also accommodate private and charter aircraft used by sports teams, military, cargo, and private corporations and individuals. Aircraft for these operations range greatly in size, reaching as large as the Boeing 747. Many of these operations require Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security procedures under CFR 49 Part 1542. This requires that TSA officers screen passengers and that a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) be active around where aircraft ground operations take place. The existing cargo area has a SIDA and is used during the majority of those types of operations. 1.3.1.2General Aviation The Airport serves a wide variety of general aviation aircraft users including aviation hobbyists, flight training, and private businesses. The Airport has approximately 200 based aircraft. The Oregon Wing Civil Air Patrol, Lane Community College Aviation Academy, and the Oregon Air and Space Museum are located on the airfield. Additionally, the Airport is home for an active community of experimental aircraft owners. 1.3.1.3Adjacent Airports and Services One important element when detailing the issues and existing conditions at an airport is the examination of neighboring airports and the services they offer. Understanding the services offered at surrounding airports aids in understanding how Eugene Airport fits into the local aviation system. There are five NPIAS general aviation airports within an hour drive from EUG. Table 1-1 lists those airports along with their role within the FAA NPIAS, based aircraft numbers, and drive time from Eugene Airport. These five airports all have sizable amounts of based aircraft, which is an indicator of a robust general aviation community in the Willamette Valley. Corvallis Municipal Airport is the most similar in regard to facilities to EUG, however it is not a Part 139 certificated airport and does not accommodate commercial service. Portland International Airport is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes north of EUG by car, and is the closest commercial service airport in terms of drive time. EUGENE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 1-6