Draft EUG Master Plan Update, February 2010

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CHAPTER 3 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS particular events resulting in peak transient aircraft parking. 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. Transient aircraft parking for passenger aircraft is provided at the terminal passenger gates. Transient aircraft parking for cargo and charter aircraft is provided in front of the cargo facility. A change in operations resulting in significant increase number or frequency of transient aircraft storage should prompt consideration of additional storage sites and facilities. 5.3 General Aviation Automobile Parking There are approximately 223 automobile parking spaces near general aviation and FBO hangars, to accommodate general aviation patrons. It is common for some general aviation patrons to park their automobiles in their aircraft hangar while flying their aircraft, which effectively limits the demand for landside automobile parking. However, this is not considered in the determination of general aviation parking requirements, nor is it recommended, as it can lead to fire code issues. The FAA recommends that one automobile parking space be provided for 400 general aviation operations. With 66,000 GA operations in 2006, and 81,000 projected in 2026, the 223 automobile parking spaces available for general aviation are expected to be adequate. However, as new structures and facilities are developed, consideration should be given to the convenience of existing parking, and whether additional parking should be provided based on issues related to proximity. Heavy Aircraft Parking Much of the general aviation aircraft at EUG can be accommodated by the weight bearing capability of the airport’s pavements. As heavier corporate and general aviation aircraft have become more common at EUG, pavement areas have been improved. There are three areas designated to serve heavier corporate and general aviation: one on the south ramp, near Flightcraft, and two on the north ramp, near Friendly Air Service. These areas have been strengthened for heavy aircraft parking, but the connecting pavements, for aircraft taxi and ground movement, are not necessarily able to support the increased loading. As pavements are rehabilitated, consideration should be given to the adequacy of their weight bearing capability. And, as heavier corporate and general aviation aircraft become more common at EUG, consideration should be given to strengthening the taxiway, taxilane, and parking areas intended to accommodate these aircraft. Corporate and General Aviation Areas Because of the difference in aircraft size, maneuvers, and movement frequency, it is common practice to separate commercial, cargo and corporate/general aviation aircraft. EUG has several airfield locations to serve corporate and general aviation. 3-13 Eugene Airport Master Plan Update (February 2010)