Master Plan Update (pdf) - Lansing/Capital City Airport

Capital Region Airport Authority
Capital City Airport Master Plan Update
runway pavement rehabilitation projects were undertaken. In 1973, the first airport surveillance
radar was installed and an airport master plan was conducted in 1975. The instrument landing
system and approach lighting system for Runway 10R was commissioned in 1977.
In 1980, the Airport constructed a new 5,300 square foot fire station and purchased a new
firefighting vehicle. The air carrier terminal apron was reconstructed in 1982 and renovation of
airline space was undertaken for Piedmont Airlines. In 1986, a new 10,000 square foot automated
flight service station was constructed southeast of the terminal parking lot to provide flight services
on a statewide basis. As part of the continuous planning process, an airport master plan update
was completed in 1987.
Between 1988 and 1990, several airfield and landside projects were accomplished. Runway
10R/28L and several taxiway pavements were rehabilitated and Runway 14/32 was
decommissioned and became Taxiway F. During this same period, perimeter deer fencing was
installed and a new fuel farm was constructed. To accommodate the initiation of service by
Continental Airlines, temporary ticket counter, baggage makeup, and airline offices were set up in
the terminal building. In 1990, the Airport conducted a Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 150
Noise Compatibility Study.
Another major terminal building expansion and renovation was conducted in 1992. This project
added 50,000 square feet to the terminal building and renovated an additional 110,000 square feet.
An airport master plan and environmental study were commenced in 1993 for future airport
projects. Also in 1993, the public parking lot was reconstructed and a new ASR-9 facility was
installed.
In 2001, improvements to the terminal building were undertaken to provide additional terminal area
and increase the baggage facilities. This continued work on the passenger terminal building will
provide for needed upgrades and capacity improvements. When the work is completed, the
terminal will increase by 10,570 feet. Most recently, in 2003, new boilers were installed for the
terminal building.
An existing airport aerial photo is provided in Exhibit 1-1.
1.2.2 Setting
Capital City Airport is one of 14 commercial service airports in the State of Michigan and is ranked
fourth in terms of annual enplanements. The State’s busiest airport, Detroit Metropolitan, is
located approximately 90 miles east of Lansing.
The Lansing area, located in south central Clinton County, is approximately 75 miles southwest of
Saginaw Bay and approximately 82 miles west of Lake Michigan. The terrain is relatively flat with
soils varying from clay to loam. Much of the land located north of the Airport is currently
undeveloped or used for agricultural purposes, and a public golf course and cemetery are located
west of the Airport. The land to the east and southeast of the Airport includes residential and
business development. In addition, a commercial service corridor and further residential
development is located directly south of the Airport.
Inventory 1-2 Final