Draft EUG Master Plan Update, February 2010

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CHAPTER 3 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS The existing tie-downs for 144 aircraft are sufficient to meet the expected 24 ramp-based aircraft in 2026. As the south ramp FBO and old ATCT area is reconfigured, consideration should be given to the abundance of existing tie-downs, and whether that is the best use of that apron. The East General Aviation Ramp (EGAR) has no tie-downs, but does have an aircraft parking area. Although it would likely not be required for capacity, but instead for convenience, consideration should be give to installing tie- down parking on the EGAR. The Hollis Lane Aviation area has no tie-downs, nor parking apron, as this area is to be developed with larger corporate aviation facilities. The existing 37 box hangars are expected to need to be increased to 57 to accommodate based aircraft in 2026, as anticipated aircraft trends, such as Very Light Jets (which do not fit in standard T-hangars), are expected to drive demand. Both EGAR and Hollis Lane areas can accommodate additional box hangars. EGAR has two box hangar sites reserved or under development by a tenant, and Hollis Lane has one. Other sites should be considered. The existing 130 T-hangar units are expected to need to be increased to 139 to accommodate based aircraft in 2026. The EGAR area has sites available for T-hangars. Consideration should be given to the appropriate size of aircraft to be housed, which will affect the size, spacing, and location of the T-hangars. Each new development should consider the structure and ancillary facilities, including as airside/landside access, aircraft/automobile circulation and parking, aircraft/building separation standards, airport traffic control tower (ATCT) visibility, gates and fencing, and utility connection. 5.2 Transient Aircraft Storage Transient aircraft are attracted to an airport by public events, tourist activities, business, and the availability of aircraft maintenance and FBO services. Transient ramp areas are used for loading and unloading passengers, for short-term parking utilizing the airport facilities, or for long-term parking for visitors or aircraft maintenance. For general aviation aircraft, transient storage is provided by aircraft tie-downs. With a 1997-2006 average of 54% itinerant general aircraft operations, averaged to give daily transient aircraft at EUG, Table 3-4 gives anticipated future general aviation aircraft storage demand. Table 3-4: Future Transient General Aviation Aircraft Storage Requirements General Aviation Operations Tie-Down Positions Year Total ItinerantRequired Available 2006 66,185 35,740 49 122 2011 66,393 35,852 49 121 2016 69,790 37,687 52 121 2026 81,216 43,857 60 120 Source: Mead & Hunt The available tie-downs are based on the 2006 tie-down inventory of 144, less those based aircraft using tie-downs. Even with the assumption that 100% of transient aircraft overnight at EUG (which is not the case), the existing tie-downs are expected to be sufficient through 2026. This does not consider 3-12 Eugene Airport Master Plan Update (February 2010)