Draft EUG Master Plan Update, February 2010

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4 4 Ý¸¿°¬»® Alternative Plan Concepts This chapter of the Eugene Airport Master Plan Update presents information related to the development and evaluation of alternatives for the improvement of Eugene Airport. It is based on the facility needs documented in Chapter 3, Demand/Capacity Analysis and Determination of Facility Requirements. Presentation and discussion of alternative plan concepts are presented for the following sections: Evaluation Criteria Airfield Facilities Terminal Facilities Special Airport Facilities Automobile Parking and Circulation Airport Property For some facility requirements identified as being needed for the Airport, there are several alternatives that have been developed for consideration. For other facility needs, there is a single, logical development path outlined. Following are descriptions of the alternative improvement scenarios developed, and advantages of those alternatives. ïò Evaluation Criteria The airport development scenarios and alternatives are evaluated based on the following criteria: The movement of aircraft, both in the air as they arrive and depart runways, and on the ground as they taxi between runways and terminal areas, is a key factor in considering development. Safety to the airport and aircraft is a priority for development. Even some improvements which may not affect aircraft operations may affect visibility requirements. The ability of an improvement to be compatible with ongoing airport operations and to be implemented without significant disruption to current airport facilities is also a priority. Long-term compatibility is also a factor, as airport improvements generally take time and several funding cycles to implement, and are often expected to perform their role and provide their service for an extended period. The ability of a facility to be expanded is also considered. 4-1 Eugene Airport Master Plan Update (February 2010)