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The update of the Dallas Executive
Airport Master Plan has been
undertaken to evaluate the airports
capabilities and role, to forecast
future aviation demand, and to plan
for the timely development of new
or expanded facilities that may be
required to meet existing and future
aviation demand. The overarching
goal of the Master Plan is to provide
systematic guidelines for the airports
overall maintenance, development,
and operation in an environmentally
and fscally responsible manner while
adhering to appropriate safety design
standards.
The Master Plan is intended to be a
proactive document which identifes
and then plans for future facility needs
well in advance of the actual need. This
is done to ensure that the City of Dallas
can coordinate project approvals,
design, fnancing, and construction
of needed improvements prior to
experiencing the adverse efects of
inadequate facilities.
An important result of the Master Plan
process is reserving suf cient areas for
future facility development. In doing
so, specifc development areas can be
protected, ensuring they will be readily
available when required to meet future
needs. This will be accomplished
through a detailed land use concept
which outlines specifc uses for all areas
on airport property.
The preparation of this Master Plan
is evidence that the City of Dallas
recognizes the importance of air
transportation to the surrounding
area and the associated challenges
inherent in providing for its unique
operating and improvement needs.
The cost of maintaining an airport is
an investment which yields impressive
benefts to the community. With a
sound and realistic Master Plan, Dallas
Executive Airport can continue its role
as an important link to the national air
transportation system and maintain
the existing public and private
investments in its facilities.
The City of Dallas initiated this Master
Plan in 2011 to re-evaluate and adjust,
as necessary, the future development
plan for Dallas Executive Airport. Since
completion of the previous Master Plan
in 2002, the City of Dallas has invested
considerable funds into the airport
including the construction of a new
general aviation terminal building,
airport traf c control tower (ATCT),
and dedicated airport maintenance/
operations facility. Furthermore,
substantial investments have also been
made by private investors including
two fxed base operators (FBOs) and
other specialty aviation operators.
The City of Dallas is responsible for
overseeing all capital improvements
at the airport and obtaining Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) and
Texas Department of Transportation
Aviation Division (TxDOT) development
grants. In addition, the City of Dallas
oversees facility enhancements and
infrastructure development conducted
by private entities at the airport.
MASTER PLAN GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES
The primary objective of the Dallas
Executive Airport Master Plan Update
is to develop and maintain a fnancially
feasible, long term development
program which will satisfy aviation
demand, be compatible with
community development, support
other transportation modes, and
be environmentally sensitive. The
accomplishment of this objective
requires the evaluation of the existing
airport and a determination of what
actions should be taken to maintain
an adequate, safe, and reliable airport
facility to meet the air transportation
needs of the area. Once completed,
the Master Plan will provide an outline
of the necessary development and give
INTRODUCTION
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responsible of cials advance notice
of future needs to aid in planning,
scheduling, and budgeting.
An Airport Master Plan must be
developed according to FAA
requirements. However, the study will
also be developed in a manner which
makes it useful to support the airports
strategic business plan. The FAA
requires specifc components within a
Master Plan. The components serve as
guidelines which allow for a systematic
and technical approach to reach the
fnal development plan.
This Master Plan Update will provide
a vision for the airport to encompass
the next 20 years and, in some cases,
beyond. With this vision, the City of
Dallas will have advance notice of
potential future airport funding needs
so that appropriate steps can be taken
to ensure that adequate funds are
planned and budgeted.
Specifc goals and objectives of the
Dallas Executive Airport Master Plan are:
Preserve Public and Private
Investments
The City of Dallas, FAA, and TxDOT
have made considerable investments
in the airports infrastructure. Private
individuals and businesses have made
investments in aviation buildings and
other facilities. The Master Plan will
provide for continued maintenance,
as well as necessary improvements, to
the airports infrastructure to ensure
maximum utility of public and private
facilities at Dallas Executive Airport.
Be Refective of Local and
Regional Goals and Objectives
Dallas Executive Airport is a public
facility serving the needs of the local
residents and businesses. The Master
Plan needs to be refective of the goals
and visions of the surrounding area,
especially those related to quality
of life, business and development,
and land use. On a broader scale,
the airport should complement the
regional aviation network of the
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and
surrounding region.
Maintain Safety
Safety is an essential consideration
in planning and development at the
airport. The Master Plan will focus on
maintaining the highest levels of safety
for airport users, visitors, employees,
and the adjacent surroundings in
general.
Preserve the Environment
Protection and preservation of the local
environment are essential concerns in
the Master Plan. Any improvements
called for in the study will be mindful of
environmental sensitivities.
Attract Public Participation
To ensure the Master Plan refects
the concerns of the public, the local
communities, airport tenants, airport
users, and businesses throughout
the region, the Master Plan process
will include an active public outreach
program to solicit comments and
suggestions which will then be
included in the fnal Master Plan, to the
extent possible.
Strengthen the Economy
The airport serves as an important
economic resource for the area and
should be planned and developed
accordingly. In continuing support of
the areas economy, the Master Plan
is aimed at retaining and increasing
jobs and revenues for the region and
its businesses. Continued airport
development to meet local and
regional aviation demand will serve the
purpose of providing additional jobs
to the area and added strength to the
overall economy.
MASTER PLAN TASKS
The Master Plan Update will accomplish
these goals and objectives by carrying
out the following:
Determine projected needs of
airport users through the year 2031;
Analyze socioeconomic factors
likely to afect air transportation
demand in the surrounding region;
Evaluate existing and projected
aviation demand in order to
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provide a vision for future airport
development that will optimize
undeveloped airport property and
promote aircraft safety;
Identify existing and future general
aviation facility needs;
Analyze airport safety and security
measures and consider further en-
hancements to accommodate the
general aviation needs of the airport;
Conduct a runway safety area (RSA)
determination related to Runway 31;
Analyze airfeld facilities for
optimum use (runway length,
taxiways, navigational aids, etc.);
Develop land use strategies for the
use of airport property and evaluate
if portions of airport property
might be considered excess by
the FAA and TxDOT and, therefore,
may be suitable for non-aviation
development;
Establish a schedule of development
priorities and a program for
improvements;
Analyze the airports fnancial re-
quirements for capital improve-
ment needs and grant options;
Produce current and accurate base
maps and Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
drawings;
Coordinate this Master Plan Update
with local, regional, state, and
federal agencies; and
Conduct active and productive
public involvement through the
planning process.
MASTER PLAN ELEMENTS
AND PROCESS
The Dallas Executive Airport Master
Plan Update is being prepared in a
systematic fashion following FAA
and TxDOT guidelines and industry-
accepted practices. The Master Plan
has six general elements that are
intended to assist in the discovery
of future facility needs and provide
the supporting rationale for their
implementation. Exhibit A provides
a graphical depiction of the elements
and process involved in the study.
Element One analyzes the existing
conditions at the airport. The inventory
eforts are focused on collecting and
assembling relevant data pertaining
to the airport and the area it serves.
Information is collected on existing
airport facilities and operations. Local
economic and demographic data is
collected to defne the local growth
trends. Planning studies which may
have relevance to the Master Plan
are also collected and reviewed.
Information collected during the
inventory eforts is summarized in
Chapter One Inventory.
Element Two examines the potential
aviation demand at the airport. The
analysis utilizes local socioeconomic
information, as well as national and
regional air transportation trends, to
quantify the levels of aviation activity
which can reasonably be expected
to occur at Dallas Executive Airport.
Demand forecasts for based aircraft
totals, aircraft feet mix, general aviation
operations, military operations, air taxi
activity, and peaking characteristics
will be provided through the year
2031. The results of this efort are used
to determine the types and sizes of
facilities which will be required to meet
the projected aviation demand at the
airport through the long term planning
period. The results of this analysis are
presented in Chapter Two Aviation
Demand Forecasts.
Element Three comprises the demand
capacity and facility requirements
analysis. The intent of this analysis
is to compare the existing facility
capacities to forecast aviation demand
and determine where defciencies in
capacities (as well as excess capacities)
may exist. Where defciencies are
identifed, the size and type of new
facilities to accommodate that demand
are provided. The airfeld analysis
focuses on improvements needed to
safely serve the type of aircraft expected
to operate at the airport in the future,
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Exhibit A: MASTER PLAN PROCESS
Facility Requirements
Inventory
- Airport IaciIities
- Airspace and Air 7ramc Activity
- Area Socioeconomic Data
- LocaI PIanning and Land Use
Aviation Demand Forecasts
- 8ased Aircraft and IIeet Mix
- AnnuaI Operations
Airport Plans
- Computerized Airport PIans
- Airside Needs
- Landside Needs
- vaIuate DeveIopment Needs
Development Alternatives
- vaIuate current conditions
and identify deveIopment that
may require further study
Environmental Overview
- Airport DeveIopment ScheduIe
& Cost stimates
- IinanciaI AnaIysis of
Recommended DeveIopment
- Management vaIuations
Financial Management
& Development Program
PHASE I
PHASE II
PHASE III
DRAFT FINAL
Executive Summary
FINAL
Planning
Advisory
Committee
Planning
Advisory
Committee
Planning
Advisory
Committee
Public
Information
Workshop
Public
Information
Workshop
Planning
Advisory
Committee
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as well as navigational aids to increase
the safety and ef ciency of operations.
This element also examines the aviation
terminal area, hangar, parking apron,
and support needs. The fndings of this
analysis are presented in Chapter Three
Facility Requirements.
Element Four considers a variety
of solutions to accommodate the
projected facility needs identifed
in previous chapters. This element
proposes various facility and site
plan confgurations which can meet
the projected facility needs for both
airside and landside development.
An analysis is completed to identify
the strengths and weaknesses of each
proposed development alternative,
with the intention of determining a
single direction for development. In
addition, an RSA determination will be
conducted in this element considering
the non-conforming safety areas that
currently exists southeast of Runway 31.
These results are presented in Chapter
Four Development Alternatives.
Element Five comprises two
independent, yet interrelated work
eforts: a recommended development
plan and an environmental overview.
A graphic and narrative description
of the recommended plan for the
use, development, and operation of
the airport, and a review of federal
environmental requirements applicable
to Dallas Executive Airport will be
presented. This analysis is included in
Chapter Five Master Plan Concept.
Element Six focuses on the capital
needs program which defnes the
schedules, costs, and funding sources
for the recommended development
projects. The resultant efort will
include the formulation of a detailed
capital improvement program (CIP).
A historical comparison of airport
revenues and expenditures will be
made and future cash fow projections
will be evaluated to better determine
the economic feasibility of the
proposed airport development. The
results of this analysis are presented in
Chapter Six Financial Program.
The of cial ALP drawings that
are produced as a result of the
recommended development concept
and used by the FAA and TxDOT in
determining grant eligibility and
funding will be included as an appendix
to the Master Plan.
STUDY COORDINATION
Dallas Executive Airport is of interest
to many stakeholders within the
surrounding area including citizens,
community organizations, airport users,
airport tenants, area-wide planning
agencies, and aviation organizations.
Playing a signifcant role in the
regional, state, and national aviation
systems, Dallas Executive Airport is of
importance to both the FAA and TxDOT
who are responsible for overseeing air
transportation systems for federal and
state governments, respectively.
To assist in the development of the
Master Plan Update, a cross-section of
community members, stakeholders,
and interested persons have been
identifed to act in an advisory role in
the development of the Master Plan.
Members of this Planning Advisory
Committee (PAC) will review reports
and provide comments throughout
the study to help ensure that a realistic,
viable plan is developed.
To assist in the review process, draft
phase reports will be prepared at
various milestones in the planning
process. The production of draft phase
reports allows for timely input and
review during each step within the
Master Plan to ensure that all issues are
fully addressed as the recommended
program develops. Public workshops
are also included as part of the plan
coordination so that information can
be presented to the public. These
open-house workshops give the public
an opportunity to view the working
materials, ask questions, and provide
feedback with the consultant and
airport staf. Exhibit A depicts the
project work fow as it relates to PAC
meetings and public workshops.
The material presented in the Master
Plan is made available to the public on
the internet via a website dedicated to
the study at:
www.dallasexec.airportstudy.com.