Airport Master Plan 2012 - City of Waterville

T1b: Construct New Taxiway “E”
Alternative T1b is similar to T1a in that it would also provide more direct access to the current
terminal area, and would eliminate aircraft taxiing north on Taxiway “A” having to make a sharp
turn onto Taxiway “D” to access the terminal area.
As opposed to a direct route to the potential Phase II Terminal Apron, T1b provides for a route
that terminates directly in front of the existing Terminal Apron, which also brings small based
aircraft closer to their hangar destination, however it does restrict future development along TW
“D”.
Constructing Taxiway “E” further south results in the taxiway having to be 600 foot long as
opposed to 390 feet in scenario T1a, thereby increasing future construction and maintenance
costs.
T1c: Construct an extension of Taxiway “B” that connects it to Taxiway “D”
Allows for aircraft exiting Runway 5-23 via Taxiway “B” to continue directly to the terminal area
without having to turn right onto Taxiway “A”.
Would maintain the current width of Taxiway “B” (50 ft.) unless the FAA suggests otherwise.
Would require the Airport to acquire land located outside of the current Airport Property Line.
Provides the most direct route to the current Terminal area of all taxiway alternatives; however
this option requires a longer taxiway (approximately 700 feet).
T2: Use a portion of Runway 14-32 to create an additional stub taxiway between taxiways “B” and
“C”
Provides an additional stub taxiway off of Runway 5-23 at approximately the mid-point, thereby
preserving this taxi operation for small aircraft.
For those aircraft with the capability to land within half the length of Runway 5-23, this stub
taxiway would provide the most direct access to the current Terminal Area, Hangar Area and fuel
facilities.
The most cost-effective method of construction is to incorporate this taxiway within the current
pavement limits of Runway 14-32.
Since the proper sub-grade already exists, engineering requirements are less substantial than
building a brand new taxiway from the “ground up”.
Requires portions of Runway 14-32 to be removed.
The City of Waterville Maine
Alternatives Analysis – Page 4-5
Airport Solutions Group, LLC & The Louis Berger Group, Inc. December 2011