rogue valley international medford airport - Jackson County Oregon

intended to be used primarily by smaller general aviation aircraft. However, in order to maximize
the potential safety and operational benefits of this runway, consideration should be given to
accommodating the majority of the general aviation fleet up to and including the business jet fleet.
The recommended future “Design Aircraft” for this runway is a small to medium sized business jet
such as the Dassault Falcon 900. It is also recommended that an ultimate ARC of C-II be considered
for this future runway in order to better accommodate the commercial aircraft fleet in the event that
the primary runway at the Airport needs to be closed for maintenance, rehabilitation, or an
emergency. An ARC of C-II would also allow the runway to accommodate more regular use by the
business jet aircraft fleet. This forward thinking concept would allow for ultimate flexibility and
operational readiness that could become a potential significant benefit to airlines and corporate flight
departments alike. If constructed, it is likely that this future runway would be a phased project with
the initial phase being built to ARC B-II standards (capable of regularly accommodating the majority
of the general aviation fleet up to and including many of the smaller business jets).
Assumption Four. The fourth assumption relates to the need for the Airport to accommodate aircraft
operations with great reliability and safety. This indicates that the Airport’s runway system should
be developed with instrument approach guidance capabilities, to accommodate the forecast
operations as safely as possible under most weather conditions.
Assumption Five. Because the amount of landside development area at any airport is at a premium,
the fifth assumption is that the plan for future airport development should strive to make most
efficient use of the available area for aviation-related activities, including general aviation facilities
and passenger terminal facilities. Aviation use areas should be developed to be compatible with
surrounding land uses.
Assumption Six. The sixth assumption focuses on the relationship of the Airport to off-airport land
uses and the compatible and complementary development of each. To the maximum extent
possible, future facilities will be designed to enhance the compatibility of the operation of the
Airport with the environs.
Goals and Objectives for Development
Accompanying these assumptions are several goals and objectives, which have been established for
purposes of directing the plan and establishing continuity in the future development of the Airport.
These goals and objectives take into account several categorical considerations relating to the needs
of the Airport, both in the short-term and the long-term, including safety, noise, capital
improvements, land use compatibility, financial and economic conditions, public interest and
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