Draft EUG Master Plan Update, February 2010

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BACKGROUND AND INVENTORY CHAPTER 1 During this period, airlines not only Table 1-2: reduced service to smaller EUG Scheduled Seats and O&D Enplanements 2000-2005 communities like Eugene, but also ScheduledTotal Year transferred the bulk of their Airline Seats O&D Enplanements operations at these airports to 2000 692,523 659,280 regional airlines. Today all of EUG’s 2001 644,297 633,880 commercial air service is provided by 2002 437,294 545,130 regional carriers that are marketed 2003 434,681 531,490 via code-share agreements with their 2004 516,672 626,480 larger airline partners, United 2005 497,111 642,470 Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Source: Data Base Products and Alaska Airlines. The bulk of EUG’s airline passenger traffic is produced by regional carriers with non-scheduled charter carriers generating the balance. Cargo is regularly transported on aircraft at EUG, and military aircraft frequent the Airport environment. EUG supports the general aviation (GA) community, which includes aircraft not used for commercial passenger and air cargo service. In 2006 there were 178 GA aircraft based at EUG, including many operated by local corporations that support business throughout Oregon and across the nation. Recreational and hobby aircraft are also an important part of the GA community at EUG. Aircraft at EUG are served by one full-service fixed base operator – Flightcraft Services; two limited service fixed base operators – Friendly Air Service and Lawrence Air Service; and one helicopter fixed base operator, Heli-Trade. Fixed base operators (FBOs) provide fueling, ground handling, and maintenance services to commercial and general aviation aircraft. Flight training is offered by the FBO’s, and by Lane Community College’s Lane Aviation Academy. EUG is home to public service facilities that enhance the safety of the community. Sheriff patrol, fire fighting, emergency medical, and search and rescue are public safety benefits provided to area residents by the Airport. EUG is important to the area’s infrastructure; is vital to attracting and sustaining local economic development; and is essential to providing air travel for the region. 1.5 Airport Management and Financial Information The City of Eugene is owner and operator of the Eugene Airport. EUG is overseen by an airport manager and staff, directed by the Eugene City Council, and advised by the Airport Advisory Committee. Land use around the airport is controlled by the City of Eugene and Lane County. The Airport Manager oversees the day to day operations of the Airport, as well as budgeting, planning, engineering, and construction. The Eugene Airport Advisory Committee develops recommendations by providing an ongoing citizen perspective and review of airport capital improvement projects, environmental issues, airport finances, air service development and airport policy. 1-5 Eugene Airport Master Plan Update (February 2010)