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Potsdam Municipal Airport - Master Plan – Phase 1 Report
The combined based and itinerant apron is currently approximately 39,196 square
yards, which does not include the abandoned apron on the south side of the airfield.
The Airport will not require additional itinerant apron area over the planning period.
4.03-3 Aircraft Storage Facilities
Hangar requirements for a general aviation facility are a function of the number of
based aircraft, the type of aircraft to be accommodated, owner preferences, and area
climate.
Prefabricated conventional and T-hangar units are available from a variety of
manufacturers throughout the nation. Storage space for based aircraft was determined
using guidelines suggested in manufacturers’ literature. Typical aircraft sizes were
also reviewed in light of the evolution of business aircraft size. Because only single
engine aircraft are presently based at the Airport, only their size requirements were
explored. Conventional hangar space was based upon a standard of 1,200 square-feet
for single engine aircraft and 1,400 for multi engine aircraft. T-hangar space was
based upon a standard of 1,400 square-feet per unit. The hangar areas were then
applied to the based aircraft forecasts to determine the actual hangar area
requirements. Tie-down space was allocated as part of the itinerant airport apron area
and is addressed later in this chapter. Based on information from the Airport, the
following assumptions were made regarding the type of hangar needed:
TABLE 4-8
AIRCRAFT STORAGE TYPES
Percent of Aircraft Type Type of Storage
35% of Single-Engine Piston Conventional Hangar
35% of Single-Engine Piston T-Hangar
30% of Single-Engine Piston Parking Apron
Source: Potsdam Municipal Airport and C&S Engineers, 2009
Using the above assumptions combined with the forecast fleet mix (shown previously
in Table 4-8), Table 4-9 sets forth the demand requirements for hangar space at
Potsdam Municipal Airport. It should be noted that these requirements are not rigid.
For example, the shifting of space requirements between conventional and T-hangars
is left to local preference.
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