Transcript Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

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Aeronautics Mission
Assist in the development and
preservation of a safe and
environmentally compatible air
transportation system that meets the
economic needs of the state.
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Division Offices
www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics
AIRPORTS
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Airport/Heliport Use Permits
Airport/Heliport Safety Inspections
Evaluation of Proposed School Sites
Near Airports
Helicopter Landing Site Approvals
Near Schools
Information Source for Federal and
State Aviation Laws and Regulations
TECHNICAL SERVICES
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AVIATION PLANNING
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California Aviation System Plan
Regional Aviation Systems
Inter-modal Connectivity Plans
Source for Aviation Statistics
Legislation Monitoring
Capital Improvement Plan Review
Environmental Review
Airport Land Use Issues
Airport Pavement Management
System
SPECIAL PROJECTS
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Administer Airport Noise Regulations
Represent State in Airspace Issues
Grants and Loans to Airports
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Aeronautics Issues
• Airport and Heliport Minimum
Standards and Operational Safety
• Land Use (In)Compatibility
• Noise Variances
• School Site Evaluations
• Ground (road) Access to Airports
• Environmental Compliance
• Resources/Funding
• Aviation Research & Education
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Office of Airports – Activities in 12 mo.s
5 Associate Aviation Consultants (2 new, 1
Vacancy):
• Airport Inspections (Compliance and
Compliance/ 5010-1): 167
• Heliport Compliance Inspections (Compliance):
66
• Other inspections: 100+
• Site Evaluations (School, State Building): 29
• Inspection Letters Sent: 235
• Satisfactory Response Received: 212 (90%)
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Office of Aviation Planning
Relationships
• Coordination is routine between Aeronautics and:
CT Districts, RTPAs, ALUCs, States, FAA on aviation
issues.
– Districts: DSMP, TCRs, ITIP
– Local: CLUP and General Plan review
• Early awareness and proactive
coordination is the key to good planning!
• Coordinating to prevent/minimize adverse
impacts is our goal
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Office of Aviation Planning
Relationships
• Counter program - We continue to upgrade our acoustic
counters; available for airport sponsor use. Use them to get
traffic counts for forecasts in your master plans.
• ALUC issues - 2 planners dedicated (Northern and Southern
CA).
• 2-year Legislative Session - almost over. Only AB 2650
(Monterey) passed. AB 2501 called for extensive monitoring of
the air around Santa Monica Airport - Failed. Look for a new
aviation related bills to show up starting Dec. 4, the start of the
next session, 2007-2008.
• California Transportation Commission's Annual Report Planning is creating an Aviation Report to be included. Aviation
“wish list” to include many projects and studies to benefit the
State's aviation community.
• Airport Master Plans - We continue to review and comment and
on individual land use issues that occur nearby CA airports.
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Aeronautics’ Partners & Liaisons
Government
Industry
• USDOT (FAA, FHWA, FTA)
• NASAO
• NATA
• MPO/RTPA/LTC Agencies
• NBAA
• CPA
• Airport Land Use Commissions
• ATA
• ACA
• Local Governments (City and
County)
• AOPA
• Airport Management
• SWAAAE
• CAA
Research Liaisons
• AASHTO
• MINETA TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
• TRB/ACRP
• FAA CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
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Policy Guidance
• California Transportation Commission
– Technical Advisory Committee on
Aeronautics (TACA)
• 14 Members from government and industry
• Regional Transportation Planning
Agency
– Aviation Planning Working Group
• 14 RTPAs, industry representatives, Caltrans
Divisions & Districts
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Contact Aeronautics
• Website: www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics
• Telephone: (916) 654- 49594848
• FAX (916) 653-9531
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