Hampton Airfield Airport Master Plan and Preservation Study

127 Pages·2008·33.65 MB·English

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1. Report No. 2. Gov. 3. Recipient's Catalog No.
FHWA-NH-RD-14282L Accession No.

4. Title and Subtitle 5. Report Date
Airport Master Plan and Preservation Study For Hampton Airfield January 2009
7. Author(s) 8. Performing Organization Report No.
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.

9. Performing Organization Name and Address 10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS)

Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
150 Dow Street
Manchester, NH 03101
11. Contract or Grant No.
14282L, X-A000(580)
12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address 13. Type of Report and Period Covered

New Hampshire Department of Transportation
FINAL REPORT
7 Hazen Drive, PO Box 483

Concord, NH 03302-0483
14. Sponsoring Agency Code

15. Supplementary Notes
In cooperation with the U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

16. Abstract

The number of airports in the nation is on a decline. This reality has been documented by multiple sources, and is perhaps best illustrated
by the number of public-use facilities nationwide that have closed over the past several years. In 2001, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association (AOPA) documented that the annual closure rate for public-use airports is one every two weeks. At its worst, the public-use
airport annual closure rate averaged one a week. While most closures have been to privately-owned, public-use facilities, municipally-
owned, public-use facilities are not immune to this trend. Regardless of ownership, nearly every one of these closures has been a general
aviation facility. This has diminished the overall capacity of the nation’s system of airports during a time of increased air traffic activity and in
time, will affect those facilities supporting commercial passenger service by leaving fewer airports to accommodate growing demand. While
negative effects to commerce and both local and national economies are certain, airport closures also threaten to undermine the community
access provided by general aviation.
Understanding this threat to public-use airports, the NHDOT Bureau of Aeronautics decided to analyze Hampton Airfield as a case study.
This small but active airport has endured many of the same challenges as airports much larger. One of the most impressive differences is
the fact that the private owners have done so with very limited outside financial support. For this reason, the various aspects of the Hampton
Airfield’s operation have been evaluated and documented in this report. This information has been used to develop tools that are intended
to help promote, preserve, and protect not only Hampton Airfield, but other public-use airports facing similar challenges in New Hampshire
and throughout the country. An Airport Preservation Tool Box was developed concurrently with this study and is intended primarily as a
resource for airport stakeholders and proponents. The toolbox was published in 2008 and can be accessed through the NHDOT, Bureau of
Aeronautics’ website.

17. Key Words 18. Distribution Statement
Airport planning, Private airports, Air transportation facilities, Preservation, Capital investments, No restrictions. This document is available
Emergency medical services, Airport access, New Hampshire to the public through the National
Technical Information Service, Springfield,

Virginia, 22161

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Hampton Airfield
North Hampton, NH
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Airport Master Plan and
Preservation Study
Hoyle, Tanner Project Number: 035618
SPR: 14282L

January 2009

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The preparation of this document was financed by an SPR grant through the New Hampshire Department of Transportation
(NHDOT) and Federal Highways. The contents of this report reflect the views of Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, who are responsible for
the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect official views of the U.S. Department of
Transportation, the NHDOT or policy of the FAA. Acceptance of this report by the FAA does not in any way constitute a commitment
on the part of the United States to participate in any development depicted therein nor does it indicate that the proposed
development is environmentally acceptable in accordance with Public Laws 91-190, 91-258 and/or 90-495.
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INTRODUCTION

Need for Preservation i
Objective of Plan i

EXISTING CONDITIONS – CHAPTER 1

Purpose of Study 1-1
Airfield History 1-1
Airport Setting 1-1
Landside Access 1-3
Ownership and Management 1-3
Surrounding Land Use 1-4
Airfield Facilities 1-4
Runway System 1-4
Takeoff and Landing Aids 1-5
Buildings 1-5
Aircraft Parking Area 1-6
Airfield Tenants and Services 1-7
Aviation Fuel 1-8
Utilities 1-8
Surrounding Airspace 1-9
Conclusion 1-10

AVIATION ACTIVITY FORECASTS – CHAPTER 2

Overview 2-1
2003 NH Aviation Airport System Plan 2-1
General Aviation Industry Trends 2-1
Projections of Based Aircraft 2-2
Historic Growth 2-2
2003 NH Aviation Airport System Plan Based Aircraft Projections 2-3
National Active Fleet Forecasts 2-3
Selected Based Aircraft Forecast 2-4
Projections of Annual Aircraft Operations 2-5
Historic Growth 2-5
2003 NH Aviation Airport System Plan Projections of Activity 2-6
National Projection of General Aviation Activity 2-6
Operations per Based Aircraft 2-6
Selected Forecasts of Annual Aircraft Operations 2-7
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FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS – CHAPTER 3

Introduction 3-1
Planning and Design Criteria 3-1
Runway Guidelines 3-3
Runway Surface Considerations 3-3
Runway Safety Enhancements 3-4
Runway Safety Area (RSA) 3-4
Runway Object Free Area (ROFA) 3-5
Runway Obstacle Free Zone (ROFZ) 3-5
Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) 3-6
Runway Length Considerations 3-6
Taxiway Guidelines 3-7
Taxiway Area Considerations 3-7
Airspace Issues 3-8
Primary Surface 3-8
Approach Surfaces 3-8
Transitional Surfaces 3-8
Evaluation of Existing Obstructions 3-8
Potential to Establish an Instrument Approach 3-9
Airfield Environment 3-10
Airfield Lighting 3-10
Airfield Markers/Signage 3-11
Takeoff and Landing Aids 3-12
Airport Facilities 3-12
Hangar Buildings 3-12
Aircraft Parking Areas 3-13
Aviation Fuel Storage 3-13
Airfield Fencing 3-13
Landside Facilities 3-14
Airport Access 3-14
Automobile Parking 3-14
Utilities 3-14
Self Service Fuel System 3-15
Land Acquisition 3-15
Summary of Facility Development Considerations 3-15

PRESERVATION PLAN – CHAPTER 4

Overview 4-1
Direct, Monetary Assistance 4-1
Airport Improvement Program 4-1
State-Local Grants 4-2
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Rural Airport Capital Revolving Loan Fund 4-2
Provision of Public Benefit 4-3
Educational Training Programs 4-3
Public-Private Partnerships 4-3
Reduction of Operating Costs 4-4
Tax Reductions 4-4
Insurance Reductions 4-6
Pooling of Purchase/Bidding 4-6
Summary of Action Recommendations and Initiative Leaders 4-7
Developing New Opportunities 4-8
Outreach 4-8
Case Studies 4-10
Preservation – Private vs. Public Sale 4-10

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS – CHAPTER 5

Introduction 5-1
Wetlands and Water Quality 5-1
Wildlife Habitat 5-2
Historic, Archaeological, Architectural, and Cultural Resources 5-3
Aircraft Noise and Land Use 5-3
Adjacent Land Use Impacts Related to Noise 5-4

AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN DRAWINGS – CHAPTER 6

Introduction 6-1
Cover Sheet 6-1
Existing and Ultimate Airport Layout Plans 6-2
Airport Layout Plan Data Sheet 6-2
FAR Part 77 Airspace Surfaces (Ultimate) 6-2
Runway 2-20 Plan and Profile 6-2
Land Use Plan and Property Map 6-3
Summary 6-3

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS PLAN – CHAPTER 7

Introduction 7-1
Capital Improvement Plan 7-1
Economic Impact Analysis 7-2
Business Plan 7-3
Airport Revenue 7-4
Land Rent 7-4