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ACCOMODATING A380
OPERATIONS AT
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PROJECT STATUS
Presented by José A. Ramos
Chief of Aviation Planning, Development Division
Miami-Dade Aviation Department
ACI-NA A380 Meeting, Washington DC
January 25, 2005
Expected A380 Operations
Miami International Airport
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Airlines that to date have announced their intention to operate the
Airbus A380 into and out of MIA are:
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Lufthansa Airlines
Air France
Virgin Atlantic Airways
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Miami Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) anticipates a maximum of six
daily operations (three daily arrivals and departures) by the Airbus A380
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Operations by A380 could be as early as 2008 by Lufthansa
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Some limited potential exists for FEDEX, or UPS operations to their Latin
America hub operation.
Adaptations to Design Standards
for A380 Compatibility
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Runway 9-27 that design group VI A380 aircraft be permitted to
operate on 150-foot (45 m) wide runway with 50 foot (15 m) wide
shoulders.
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All blast pad dimensions to remain at 250 X 400 feet (76.2 X 121.9 m)
as opposed to the ADG VI standard of 280 X 500 ft. (85.3 X 152.4 m)
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The current design standards for taxiway/taxiway and taxiway/taxilane
separation need to be revised to allow MIA to accommodate the A380
without requiring significant restrictions - modifications to the airfield
are impossible due to space limitations.
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FAA approval of operational procedures will be required for specific
taxiway routings and procedures to keep adjacent taxiways
clear/limited while the A380s land/take-off and while taxiing to/from
gates.
Proposed Adaptations to FAA Design Standards
MIA MOS Project Status
FAA Guidance
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Issued Engineering Brief (EB) #63
– Allows the use of non-standard 75’ (in lieu of 100’) straight taxiway sections for
A380 taxiing operations with specific conditions and overall taxiway width of 180
feet.
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Issued Engineering Brief (EB) #65
– Allows a permissible alternative to temporarily widen an existing 150’ wide
runway to accommodate limited operations by A380 aircraft.
– Requires the strengthening of 25 feet of shoulder pavement on existing 150-foot
wide runway in order to provide 200 feet of usable runway pavement and the
relocation of existing runway edge markings and lighting to the new edges of the
runway.
– Total runway and shoulder width of 280’ in lieu of Group V 220’
– FAA will approve A380 operations on 150-foot wide runway if Aircraft Certification
shows that the aircraft can safely operate on a 150-foot wide runway. Pending
the Aircraft Certification, FAA will require the application of EB#65. Airbus
believes that the FAA will have enough data by the time of the certification to
approve operations on 150-foot wide runway.
MIA MOS Project Status
• On November 24, 2004, FAA ADO submitted to MDAD
notification of FAA Headquarters determination on our
MOS submittal.
MIA MOS Project Status
On November 24, 2004, FAA ADO submitted to MDAD notification of FAA Headquarters determination
on our MOS submittal.
RUNWAY ADAPTATIONS TO STANDARDS
AFFECTED
RWY/TWY
DESCRIPTION
TYPE OF
AOS
RUNWAY 9-27
RUNWAY
PAVEMENT
WIDTH AT 150'.
PERMANENT
RUNWAY 9-27
RUNWAY
SHOULDER
WIDTH AT 25'.
PERMANENT
3
RUNWAY 8R-26L
RUNWAY
SHOULDER
WIDTH AT 35'.
PERMANENT
4
RUNWAY 9R-27L
BLAST PAD
WIDTH AT 250'.
PERMANENT
ID NO.
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STATUS
DISAPPROVED
RECOMMENDATION:
Modifications will be made in
accordance with Airports Engineering
Brief #65, Minimum Requirements to
Widen
Existing
150-foot Wide
Runways for Airbus A380 Operations.
DISAPPROVED
RECOMMENDATION:
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RUNWAY 8R-26L
BLAST PAD
WIDTH AT 270'.
PERMANENT
The width and length dimensions…
are detailed in AC 150/5300-13,
Airport Design. Markings are detailed
in AC 150/5340-1G Standards for
Airport Markings.
The Implications of Engineering Brief #65
Engineering Brief #65 recommends:
- The strengthening of 25 feet of shoulder pavement on existing 150-foot wide
runway in order to provide 200 feet of usable runway pavement.
- The relocation of existing runway edge markings and lighting to the new edges
of the runway.
- The widening of existing shoulders to provide an overall width of 280 feet.
Widening of the shoulders will reduce the storm retention swale capacity
which will negatively affect runway and airfield drainage.
The preliminary cost estimates associated with such improvements are as follow:
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Runway 8R-26L:
$11 M
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Runway 9-27:
$25 M
Thus, the widening of the runways to 280 feet will be extremely costly compared
to the benefits provided by additional runway pavement shoulders and the very
low level of expected A380 operations at the airport.
MIA MOS Project Status
On November 24, 2004, FAA ADO submitted to MDAD notification of FAA Headquarters determination
on our MOS submittal.
TAXIWAY ADAPTATION TO STANDARDS
ID NO.
AFFECTED RWY/TWY
DESCRIPTION
TYPE OF
AOS
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TAXIWAY S
TAXIWAY WIDTH AT
75'
PERMANENT
TAXIWAY P
TAXIWAY WIDTH AT
75'
PERMANENT
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INTERIM CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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TAXIWAY N
(N1 TO N4)
TAXIWAY WIDTH AT
75'
PERMANENT
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TAXIWAY Z
TAXIWAY WIDTH AT
75'
PERMANENT
10
TAXIWAY JJ
TAXIWAY WIDTH AT
75'
PERMANENT
TAXIWAY K
TAXIWAY WIDTH AT
75'
PERMANENT
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STATUS
1) Modifications will be made in
accordance with Airports Engineering
Brief #63.
2) MIA shall establish a tracking
system to follow up accidents,
incidents or pilot comments on the
adverse effects of all issued MOS.
MIA will provide data to the Airports
Regional Office and National Flight
Standards Office on an annual basis.
3) Service road tunnel under Twy P
and RWY 12/30 must support static
And dynamic loads of A380; or ATCT
must re-route A380 from Twy P to
Twy Y or S prior to the service road
tunnel.
MIA MOS Project Status
On November 24, 2004, FAA ADO submitted to MDAD notification of FAA Headquarters determination
on our MOS submittal.
TAXIWAY FILLETS ADAPTATION TO STANDARDS
ID NO.
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AFFECTED
RWY/TWY
DESCRIPTION
TYPE OF
AOS
TAXIWAY S
CONNECTORS
ADG V FILLET DESIGN
DIMENSIONS, 20'
FEET SAFETY
MARGIN MAINTAINED BY
USING GUIDED
OVERSTEER
PERMANENT
ADG V FILLET DESIGN
DIMENSIONS, 20' FEET
SAFETY MARGIN
MAINTAINED BY USING
GUIDED OVERSTEER
PERMANENT
TAXIWAY N
CONNECTORS
ADG V FILLET DESIGN
DIMENSIONS, 20' FEET
SAFETY MARGIN
MAINTAINED BY USING
GUIDED OVERSTEER
PERMANENT
TAXIWAY Y AND Z
CONNECTORS
ADG V FILLET DESIGN
DIMENSIONS, 20' FEET
SAFETY MARGIN
MAINTAINED BY USING
GUIDED OVERSTEER
PERMANENT
TAXIWAY S AND T
CONNECTORS
TAXIWAY K7
ADG V FILLET DESIGN
DIMENSIONS, 20' FEET
SAFETY MARGIN
MAINTAINED BY USING
GUIDED OVERSTEER
STATUS
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR
APPROVAL (Summary) :
1) Identification in the ALP existing fillets
that do not meet the 20-foot taxiway safety
edge margin standard.
2) MIA will Inform ATCT and Pilots of
substandard taxiway connectors and apply
judgmental over steering techniques.
PERMANENT
3) New or reconstruction of connectors
must be in accordance with ADGVI
criteria.
4) Taxiing speeds for A380 is limited to 15
mph.
The Conditional Approval will be
withdrawn if repeated excursions from fullstrength taxiway fillet pavement occur,
defined as two excursions within a 4-week
period.
MIA MOS Project Status
On November 24, 2004, FAA ADO submitted to MDAD notification of FAA Headquarters determination
on our MOS submittal.
RUNWAY CL to PARALLEL TXY CL SEPARATION - ADAPTATION TO STANDARDS
ID NO.
AFFECTED
RWY/TWY
DESCRIPTION
TYPE OF AOS
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RUNWAY 9-27 to
TAXIWAY Q
RUNWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 350'.
WHERE TAXIWAY Q
PARALLELS RUNWAY
9R-27L.
OPERATIONAL
RUNWAY 9-27 to
TAXIWAY T
RUNWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 400'.
OPERATIONAL
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RUNWAY 8R-26L
to TAXIWAY M
RUNWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 400'.
OPERATIONAL
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RUNWAY 8R-26L
to TAXIWAY L
RUNWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 400'.
OPERATIONAL
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RUNWAY 8L-26R
to TAXIWAY K
RUNWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 400'.
OPERATIONAL
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STATUS
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR
APPROVAL (Summary) :
For the A380 designated A380
runway
usage,
ATCT
implements an A380 Operational
Plan that ensures compliance
with Flight Standards operational
taxiing restrictions.
The Operational Plan must
comply with the acceptable
Collision Risk Model analysis for
taxiing aircraft when any aircraft
is on approach
MIA MOS Project Status
On November 24, 2004, FAA ADO submitted to MDAD notification of FAA Headquarters determination
on our MOS submittal.
PARALLEL TXY CL TO TXY CL SEPARATION - ADAPTATION TO STANDARDS
ID NO.
TYPE OF AOS
STATUS
TAXIWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 237'.
BETWEEN TAXIWAY T4
AND THE FUTURE
THRESHOLD OF
RUNWAY 27L.
OPERATIONAL
CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL
TAXIWAY S TO TAXIWAY T
TAXIWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 300'.
OPERATIONAL
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TAXIWAY Q TO TAXIWAY P
TAXIWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 300'.
BETWEEN TAXIWAY M
AND TAXIWAY T4.
OPERATIONAL
2)
Parallel
taxiways
must
maintain
existing
approved
separations.
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TAXIWAY M TO TAXIWAY N
TAXIWAY TO TAXIWAY
SEPARATION AT 300'.
OPERATIONAL
3) A380 operations are limited on
Txy P and prohibited on Txy Q
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TAXIWAY N TO MD11
TAXILANE
TAXIWAY TO TAXILANE
SEPARATION AT 245'.
OPERATIONAL
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TAXIWAY Y TO TAXIWAY HH
TAXIWAY TO TAXIWAY
AT 300'.
OPERATIONAL
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TAXIWAY Y TO TAXIWAY W
TAXIWAY TO TAXIWAY
AT 300'.
OPERATIONAL
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TAXIWAY JJ TO TAXIWAY HH
TAXIWAY TO TAXIWAY
AT 300'.
OPERATIONAL
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AFFECTED RWY/TWY
DESCRIPTION
TAXIWAY Q TO TAXIWAY P
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR
APPROVAL (Summary) :
1) Construction of new taxiways
must meet ADG VI criteria
4) Taxiing speeds are restricted to
15 mph.
5) Other specific conditions for
approval apply to individual Txys.
MIA MOS Project Status
On November 24, 2004, FAA ADO submitted to MDAD notification of FAA Headquarters determination
on our MOS submittal.
TAXIWAY TO VEHICLE SERVICE ROAD
TAXIWAY TO FIXED/MOVABLE OBJECT SEPARATION - ADAPTATION TO STANDARDS
ID NO.
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AFFECTED
RWY/TWY
DESCRIPTION
TAXIWAY S TO VSR
TAXIWAY TO SERVICE
ROAD SEPARATION
AT 170'.
TAXIWAY K TO VSR
TAXIWAY TO SERVICE
ROAD SEPARATION
AT 160'.
TYPE OF
AOS
STATUS
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
OPERATIONAL
OPERATIONAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL
(Summary) :
1) Minimum separation distances must be
maintained from Txy CL to the nearest edge of the
vehicle service road (VSR) along the designated
A380 taxiing route.
2) Recommendation for MIA to investigate the
possibility of relocating any VSR sections that are
less than ADGVI standard separation.
3)
A 14-foot maximum height restriction is
imposed on the VSR adjacent to A380 designated
route.
5) MIA monitors jet blasts impacts on vehicles and
trucks. MIA must take remedial actions for unsafe
conditions.
DISAPPROVED
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TAXIWAY P TO VSR
TAXIWAY TO SERVICE
ROAD SEPARATION
AT 137'.
OPERATIONAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL
(Summary) :
1) Portions of the VSR between Twy Connector T4
and the entrance to terminals H and J will have to
be closed during A380 taxiing Operations
A380 Operations between Runway 8R-26L and
Concourse J (Alternate Route)
Minimum Improvements Required to Comply with EB #63 and 65
LEGEND
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A380 Taxi Paths
Required Shoulder Pavement Width
Terminal Improvements
Key Issues
Terminal Improvements
Key Issues
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A380 airlines major preference is for two passenger boarding bridges
(PBB) at doors M2 (Main Deck) and U1 (Upper Deck).
This
arrangement offers the opportunity to both airports and airlines for:
– Service and access differentiation
– Reduced efforts and simplified processes for passengers with reduced mobility
access.
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Three passenger boarding bridges per gate, although a preference by
Airlines, is not an option in MIA due to facility constraints.
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Total projected Terminal and gate improvements at MIA are estimated
between $15 to $20M. This cost is currently unfunded and not in the
CIP.
Terminal Improvements
Projected Terminal improvements
One A380 capable gate under
construction on:
J - 17
Three additional gates (unfunded)
identified on:
H- 15
F- 19/21
E- 6/8
Terminal Improvements
Gate J-17
Possible A380 upper deck access via
escalator located on fixed PBB
on J-17.
Additional Construction Cost $1M
Proposal at this time.
Requires funding approval by
MDAD User’s Group.
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Only A380 capable gate currently planned for MIA.
Under construction expected completion 2006.
2 passenger boarding bridges at second level.
Hold room not configured for PAX segregation.
Hold room sized for a B747.
Terminal Improvements
Gate H-15
A380 main deck access via additional sterile
core and two fixed PBB’s on H-15.
Est. Construction Cost: $8M
Possible A380 upper deck access via
additional third level sterile core and one fixed
PBB.
Est. Add. Const. Cost: $4M
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Passenger segregation at hold room possible.
Adequate hold room.
Proposal at this time.
Requires funding approval by MDAD User’s Group.
Gate F-19/F-21
A380 main deck access via two PBB.
New fixed vestibule at F-21.
(F21A + B).
Est. Construction Cost: $3.2M
Possible A380 upper deck access via
escalator located on fixed PBB on F-19.
Additional Construction Cost $1M
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Proposal at this time.
Requires funding approval by
MDAD User’s Group.
Possible hold room passenger segregation
Hold room sized for a B747
Terminal Improvements
Gate E-6 / E-8
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Terminal Improvements
Possible hold room passenger segregation
Hold room sized for a B747
Proposal at this time.
Requires funding approval by
MDAD User’s Group.
A380 main deck access via two PBB’s
and new fixed vestibule at E-8 and E-6.
Est. Construction Cost: $3M
Possible A380 upper deck access via
escalator located on fixed PBB on E-8.
Additional Construction Cost $1M
New PBB to activate E-10
Additional Construction Cost $1M
Way Forward
Look Ahead
• Initiating Airbus A380 Implementation Strategy Study outlining:
– Required airfield improvements
– Required terminal Improvements
– Implementation / construction schedule
– Construction cost estimate
– Funding strategies
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