Draft EUG Master Plan Update, February 2010

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BACKGROUND AND INVENTORY CHAPTER 1 There are different sources of airport revenue. The FAA provides the majority of capital improvement funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which provides grants to public municipalities – and, in some cases to private owners and entities – for the planning and development of public-use airports. AIP grants are generally 95 percent Federal, with a 5 percent local match, and provide funds for projects for infrastructure improvement (such as runways and taxiways), noise mitigation, land acquisition, navigational aids, safety and security. EUG receives AIP entitlement funds based on a formula set by law, and can also apply for discretionary funds through this program. EUG uses general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, state lottery loans, passenger facility charges. Operating revenues include automobile parking fees, aircraft landing fees, concession agreements, and lease payments from airport tenants. Income is used to pay capital improvements, operating expenses, and for AIP local match. Major airport improvement expenses include large capital projects, such as runway construction and rehabilitation, and terminal expansion and remodeling. Major operating expenses include airfield and terminal maintenance, aircraft rescue and fire fighting, security, and administrative costs. These items will be documented and presented as part of the financial feasibility element of this Master Plan Update. 2. Facilities Inventory 2.1 Land EUG is located on approximately 2,340 acres, owned in fee simple by the City of Eugene. The majority of the land is used for pavements, facilities, and structures, and for the FAA-specified separations, setbacks, and clearances established for the protection of these airfield items. Land is also used for roadways, farming, livestock, and drainage. Increased concerns about airport- compatible land use may require acquisition or control of additional property. 2.2 Airport Facilities Airport facilities included in this inventory discussion include: runways, taxiways, aircraft parking ramps, storage hangars, Fixed Base Operators, snow removal/maintenance, aircraft rescue and Exhibit 1-2 firefighting, fueling, and navigational aids. shows existing airport facilities. 1-6 Eugene Airport Master Plan Update (February 2010)