EXECUTIVE SUMMARY for the AIRPORT MASTER PLANS at Wichita Airport Authority
WICHITA MID-CONTINENT AIRPORT
COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT
AIRPORT MASTER PLANS Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Colonel James Jabara Airport
Wichita Airport Authority
The Airport Master Plans for Wichita Mid-Continent Airport and Colonel James Jabara Airport have been undertaken to evaluate the airports' capabilities and roles, to forecast future aviation demand, and to plan for the timely development of new or expanded facilities that may be required to meet that demand. The ultimate goals for each master plan study is to provide systematic guidelines for each airport's overall maintenance, development, and operation. The decision to update the two plans, last updated in 1998, reflects the City of Wichita's recognition of the importance of air transportation to the community and the associated challenges inherent in providing for their unique operation and improvement needs. With the development of sound and realistic plans, the City of Wichita can maintain each of the airport's links to the national air transportation system and maintain the public and private investments in facilities.
HISTORY Wichita Mid-Continent Airport was opened to general aviation traffic in 1953, while air carrier service was transferred to the new airport on April 1, 1954. Replacing Wichita Municipal Airport, which was purchased by the federal government and subsequently became McConnell Air Force Base, the new facility opened with a two-runway system, a terminal building, and general aviation areas. A steady program of improvements has allowed the airport to keep pace with growing facility needs. Until 1975, the City of Wichita Board of Park Commissioners was responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of municipal airports in Wichita. On November 1, 1975, the Wichita Airport Authority was created by the City of Wichita. The current 13-member airport advisory board is responsible for providing overall guidance and direction of airport operations. Final decision-making power rests with the Wichita City Council. To provide a general aviation reliever airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, Comotara Airpark was acquired in 1980 by the Wichita
Airport Authority. A new runway was constructed in 1984, providing 5,000 feet in length. In 1985, the airport was officially dedicated as Colonel James Jabara Airport in memory of the Wichita native who became the world's first jet fighter ace during the Korean War. The facility now provides a 6,100-foot runway to users, while a full instrument landing system will be available in early 2005 for Runway 18. Terminal Building/ Air Traffic Control Tower
Terminal Building Concourse
Passengers Waiting to Board on Ramp
AVIATION DEMAND FORECASTS The ability of the two facilities to meet changing demands was first examined by preparing reasonable projections of aviation demand, which were approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Forecasts were prepared for several indicators, including: annual operations, annual passengers, air freight tonnage, based
aircraft, and annual instrument approaches. While serving as the basis for the evaluation of facility needs, the forecasts are also used to assess environmental factors and future revenue potential. The following graphic summarizes the forecasts prepared for the two airports.
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Base Year
2008
2013
750,000 204,007 34,743 5,790 150
825,000 291,260 43,700 6,260 150
875,000 314,560 53,000 6,670 150
Annual Enplanements Annual Operations Air Freight (tons) Annual Instrument Approaches Based Aircraft
1,200,000
400,000
1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000
2003
950,000 367,140 77,600 7,650 150
Annual Operations Forecast ANNUAL OPERATIONS
ANNUAL ENPLANEMENTS
Annual Enplanements Forecast
2023
350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000
2008
2013
2018
2023
2003
2008
2013
2018
2023
Colonel James Jabara Airport Annual Operations Based Aircraft Annual Instrument Approaches
Base Year
2008
2013
2023
38,700 153 526
44,200 170 620
49,000 185 710
60,500 220 980
RECOMMENDED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS The master plans provide for the orderly expansion of existing facilities, and the replacement of older facilities to meet needs over the next 20 years. While the plans are phased through the short (0-5 year), intermediate (6-10 year), and long term (1120 year) planning horizons, the plans are demandbased. Facilities will not be constructed until they
are needed for capacity or to replace obsolete facilities. The master plans have identified $305 million in capital needs for Mid-Continent and $28 million for Colonel James Jabara Airports over the 20-year planning periods. The master planning concepts have been depicted on the accompanying exhibits.
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WICHITA MID CONTINENT AIRPORT - Master Plan Concept
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Aerial Date: 2003
LEGEND Current Airport Property Line
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Potential Land Acquisition
Airside Improvements:
Building Restriction Line (BRL) Runway Visibility Zone (RVZ)
31st Street South
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Pueblo Drive
Hoover Road
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Extension of all parallel taxiways to provide full-length taxiway access along runways.
Passenger Terminal Facilities General Aviation Aviation-Related-Airfield Access Aviation-Related-No Airfield Access
Extension of Runway 1R-19L to 8,700 feet.
Air Cargo Airfield, Approach Protection, Open Space Limits of 100-Year Floodplain
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EXTENSION TO 8,700'
Pavement To Be Removed
Expansion of air carrier apron (in conjunction with a new terminal).
New Pavement Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) Ridge Road
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Harry Street
GA RAMP EXPANSION
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Expansion of air cargo apron.
AIR CARGO EXPANSION
Mid-Continent Drive
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MacArthur Road
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Relocation of Airport Surveillance Radar (south side of airfield).
Landside Improvements:
RELOCATE ASR BOMBARDIER/ LEARJET
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Construction of a replacement terminal facility and reconfiguration of parking and loop road.
Tyler Road
Relocation of air cargo building and expansion of facilities to meet demand.
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Expansion of general aviation facilities (hangars and maintenance facilities).
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Rehabilitation of Taxiway A, and rehabilitation and expansion of general aviation ramp.
Airport Management, Maintenance
Maize Road
Acquisition of land parcels (noted on exhibit) for aviation-related development. Provision for relocation of Hoover Road.
COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT Master Plan Concept
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Airport Maintenance/Administration T-hangar29th Street N. LOCALIZER ANTENNA
Access Control Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) Object Free Area (OFA) Runway Safety Area (RSA)
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Building Restriction Line (BRL) Precision Object Free Area (POFA)
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SCALE IN FEET
Aerial Date: 2003
Colonel James Jabara Airport Improvements: Full instrument approach on Runway 18 (early 2005). Land acquisition for future aviation-related development. Full extension of parallel taxiway on east side of runway. Development of general aviation facilities to meet future needs. Relocation of 43rd Street/Lindberg Avenue for taxiway/glideslope clearance. Reconstruct Jabara Road and 35th Street North.
Mid-Continent Airport Master Plan Committee Mr. Bailis Bell Director of Airports Mr. Dave Franson Franson Consulting Group Mr. David Rhodes Senior Project Engineer, United Airlines Corporate Real Estate - DENFP Mr. Dion Avello Member, Wichita Airport Advisory Board Acme Lithographers, Inc. Mr. Douglas Fast FAA - Airport Traffic Control Tower Mr. Jamsheed Mehta Transportation Supervisor Metropolitan Area Planning Department Mr. Jan Monroe Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, ACE-611
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION The master plans were a cooperative effort between the City of Wichita, the consultants, and planning advisory committees which were established for each of the master planning studies. The participants met on five occasions to review and discuss the draft planning materials during the 12-month project schedule. The committee consisted of airport users, FAA personnel, local government representatives, and the airport staff. Public workshops were also conducted at three junctures in the study to review critical study recommendations. While the plans have identified extensive capital project needs over the next 20 years, a high percentage of the capital costs will be eligible for grants administered by the FAA. The source for these grants is the Aviation Trust Fund, which is funded with taxes on airline tickets, aviation fuel, aircraft registrations, and other aviation-related fees. The FAA distributes these funds through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The Wichita Airport Authority will utilize airport revenues to provide remaining project costs. For Mid-Continent Airport, projects will also be eligible for funding assistance through passenger facility charges (PFCs), which are collected by the airlines on enplaning revenue passengers. For more detailed information on the respective reports, refer to the final technical reports, which are available at the offices of the Wichita Airport Authority.
Mr. John Fowler Group Leader, Facilities Engineering, Cessna Aircraft Company Mr. Kenny Mathis AOPA Mr. Lynn Nichols President, Yingling Aircraft Ms. Beth Garrison Member, Wichita Airport Advisory Board Ms. Catherine Holdeman Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita
Jabara Airport Master Plan Committee Mr. Bailis Bell Director of Airports Ms. Catherine Holdeman Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita Ms. Beth Garrison Member, Wichita Airport Advisory Board Mr. Kenny Mathis AOPA Mr. Keith Hershberger Capital Excel Mr. Jan Monroe Federal Aviation Administration, Airports Division, ACE-611 Mr. Jamsheed Mehta Transportation Supervisor Metropolitan Area Planning Department Mr. Douglas Fast FAA - Airport Traffic Control Tower Mr. Dion Avello Member, Wichita Airport Advisory Board Acme Lithographers, Inc. Mr. Bob Karslake Midwest Corporate Aviation
WICHITA MID-CONTINENT AIRPORT
COLONEL JAMES JABARA AIRPORT
For further information, please contact: Mr. John Oswald, P.E. Director of Airport Engineering and Planning The Wichita Airport Authority 2173 Air Cargo Road Wichita, KS 67209 Wichita Airport Authority
316-946-4715 www.flywichita.com
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