Draft EUG Master Plan Update, February 2010

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CHAPTER 3 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) is a new technology involving tranceiving of navigational data signals among aircraft, satellite, and ground-based systems. This technology is being implemented in the Eugene area, and is expected to significantly enhance aircraft navigation. These navigational aids are expected to be sufficient for all-weather operations at EUG through 2026. As future flight technologies and equipment are developed and implemented, and traditional navigational aids are phased out of service, EUG should make the appropriate airfield and airspace upgrades to accommodate the latest flight procedures, and provide increased and more efficient access and service to airport users. 3. Passenger Terminal Facility Requirements The 2000 MPU included a detailed space program effort for the passenger terminal building and it was decided to not redo that in this plan. Within the context of this Master Plan Update, passenger terminal facility requirements are addressed to include the following: Long-term terminal building expansion Near-term terminal building improvements Baggage security screening improvements 3.1 Long-Term Terminal Building Expansion Long-term expansion of the passenger terminal building (on both the north and south ends of the terminal, as well as the arms of the concourse) is anticipated to follow patterns established in the 2000 MPU. 3.2 Near-Term Terminal Building Improvements There are several enhancements to the passenger terminal building that would enhance the operational efficiency of the Airport and add needed facilities. Airport Administration desires to be located within the terminal building for customer service and other reasons related to efficiency. It would also make sense for TSA to relocate from its temporary facilities into the terminal building. And finally, an additional bag claim device should be added since there is currently only one and the airport has no backup. Each of these items could be easily accommodated by adding a southern extension to the terminal building, south of the current bag claim area. It may make sense for a multi-story addition to be placed in this area to accommodate all of these functions, and possibly include some space for public meeting rooms and for leasing to FAA or other tenants. Finally, space should be set aside for someday creating an emergency response center. Sizing and options for providing these facilities will be documented in Chapter Four, Alternative Plan Concepts. 3.3 Baggage Security Screening Improvements This Master Plan Update project includes a task to develop alternative plan concepts for relocating the TSA baggage screening equipment and operations to accommodate a new in-line system using CT-80 3-9 Eugene Airport Master Plan Update (February 2010)