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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 D. 2
investment, and community recognition and awareness. While all are project oriented, some obviously represent more tangible activities than others; however, all are deemed important and appropriate to the future of the Airport. The following goals and objectives are intended to guide the preparation of this Airport Master Plan Update and direct the future expansion of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport: • Provide effective direction for the future development of the Airport through the preparation of a rational, reasonable, and implementable plan. • Prepare a plan that allows the Airport to fulfill the mission of facilitating and enhancing regional aviation services by right-sizing to meet future demand. • Accommodate the forecast aviation activity levels in a safe and efficient manner by providing the necessary airport facilities and services. • Ensure that the future development of the Airport will accommodate a variety of general aviation activities, ranging from small general aviation users to corporate aviation, and commercial aviation operators. • Plan and develop the Airport to be capable of accommodating the future needs and requirements of the City of Medford, Jackson County and the larger surrounding service area and support regional economic development activity. • Plan for potential property acquisition for approach protection and land use compatibility purposes. • Encourage and protect the public and private investment in land and facilities. Runway 14/32 Instrument Approach Improvement Analysis An instrument approach assessment has been prepared for the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport utilizing the approach clearance criteria in FAA Order 8260.3B, Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) and FAA Part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace focusing on the final and missed approach courses to each runway end at MFR. Preliminary indications suggest that it may be possible to enhance instrument approach capabilities to one or more runway ends. However, revaluation of the initial assessment will be conducted as part of the final screening for the Conceptual Development Plan. See the following figure D.1 that depicts the area of analysis. D. 3
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