Draft EUG Master Plan Update, February 2010

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CHAPTER 4 ALTERNATIVE PLAN CONCEPTS but it is expected that a suitable ARFF facility can be located at this site. This supports the south site as the preferred alternative. The height restriction on the south site, based on an expected ARFF facility location, is approximately 26 feet. This allowable height decreases as the building extends away from the ATCT. Details of the ARFF facility design are expected to be confirmed once that project begins. 4.2 Aircraft Deicing Facility Exhibits 4-124-13 (see and ) The aircraft deicing (and anti-icing) process involves the application of a liquid via pressurized spray. The majority of deicing agent not adhering to the aircraft requires containment, collection, storage, and disposal or treatment. The introduction of one central deicing ramp eases the application and handling of the deicing agent. As deicing generally occurs after passenger loading and before take-off, locating the deicing facility near the main passenger terminal building and along the way to primary Runway 16R/34L will likely prevent aircraft from having to deviate significantly from the main taxiway route. Two alternatives are presented, both of which are expected to accommodate Boeing 757 aircraft. Adjustment of the facility to accommodate a larger or smaller aircraft may affect the deicing facility layout. Even though both options may disrupt aircraft ground movement, conditions requiring deicing at EUG are generally not regular, and are generally brief. Aircraft deicing increases aircraft safety, and the seeming inconvenience imposed by aircraft deicing on other airport activities should be second to the benefit and convenience provided. Implementation of either alternative may require adjustment to aircraft taxiing procedures and to the FAA ATCT-controlled movement area. Both options are expected to have a vehicle staging area, an above- ground equipment shed, and an underground storage system. Either location is likely compatible with co- locating an aircraft wash facility (“wash rack”), as the collection and containment system can serve both deicing and aircraft washing operations, benefitting the environment. Wetland Impact Neither alternative would have a significant affect on wetlands, although a wetland determination would need to be made for either site. 4-31 Eugene Airport Master Plan Update (February 2010)