Case Study – Bellefontaine Regional Airport

Why Build a New Airport?

 Existing airport was inadequate for the demands of the community and could not be expanded economically.

 Bellefontaine wanted a local airport that could support corporate aviation.

 Honda plant and other businesses in the area wanted an airport they could use.

The Old Airport  4,400 ft x 65 ft Runway      Displaced Thresholds Obstructions SR 68 Railroad Landfill

New Airport Features      5,000 ft. x 100ft. Runway (Corporate Jets) Non-precision instrument approach (Access in poor weather) AWOS (Enables IFR Part 135 Charter Service) Full parallel taxiway (Safety and efficiency) Aircraft parking apron (Transient and local traffic)

More New Airport Features  Fuel Facilities (No fuel, no flights!)  T-Hangars (A home for the locals)  Utilities (A must for any development)

Still More New Airport Features  Terminal / Hangar / Administration Building / SRE Building (Professional Front Door to Bellefontaine)   FBO 430 Acres!

What the New Airport Provides     Access to Bellefontaine for corporate jet aircraft.

Amenities and services for the business traveler.

A home for local general aviation pilots.

The aviation piece of the economic development and quality of life program for Bellefontaine.

Keys to Success  Local Government Commitment to the Airport  Community Support  Agency Support (FAA and ODOT).

Bellefontaine Regional Airport Questions?

Bill Barley, P.E.

R. W. Armstrong and Associates, Inc.

216-443-1700 [email protected]