Draft EUG Master Plan Update, February 2010

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CHAPTER 4 ALTERNATIVE PLAN CONCEPTS Implementation The process of expanding the main passenger terminal building and ramp will require temporary adjustments to the standard practices and movements of aircraft on the ramp and passengers in the terminal. The expansion would likely not have to occur at one time, but could instead be phased, as gates and ramp are needed. The best course of action should be determined during the planning, design, and construction phasing of the project. 3.2 Other Terminal Areas The airport has four terminal areas (besides the main passenger terminal area): North Ramp, South Ramp, East General Aviation Ramp, and Hollis Lane Aviation Area. These areas are home to airport and aircraft services, aviation-related businesses, and aircraft storage. Together they provide 37 box hangars, 130 T-hangar units, and 144 tie-downs (22 of which are permanently occupied). Facility analysis and requirements determined a need for an additional 20 box hangars, 20 T-hangar units, and 2 tie-downs. As each of the four terminal areas has opportunity and available space, the development should be distributed over the areas, as best suited for the particular facility. New developments are expected to be evaluated for the most suitable site, based on their requirements, as they are introduced to the Airport. It is also expected that as hangars reach the end of their useful and economic lives, they will be replaced with similar structures in their current locations. The following discusses a logical development plan for each area, instead of alternatives, although the North Ramp does have an improvement alternative to consider. 3.2.1 North RampExhibits 4-64-7 (see and ) The North Ramp is the area north of the main passenger terminal building area and automobile parking lot, west of Northrop Drive, and south of Taxiway M. It is home to airport administration, airport maintenance, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Fixed Base Operator (FBO), and aviation- related businesses. The North Ramp provides aircraft storage in box hangars, T-hangars, and apron with tie-downs. Aircraft Storage The North Ramp has 10 box hangars, 57 T-hangar units, and 61 tie-downs (6 of which are permanently occupied). There is space for two box hangars in between existing hangars. As the proposed ARFF facility is expected to be developed in this area, there is not room for T-hangars. The apron and tie- downs are generally underutilized, especially on a permanent basis. A taxilane connecting the North Ramp and East General Aviation Ramp (EGAR) is being considered. This taxilane would likely remove aircraft tie-downs, which could be relocated to the EGAR. 4-17 Eugene Airport Master Plan Update (February 2010)