T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program - FEIS Chapters - PVD

T.F. Green Airport Improvement ProgramEnvironmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluationestimated that a facility with 49,200 square feet would be needed by 2020. The incremental increase in forecastoperations and passengers associated with the proposed runway extension would not affect the integrated cargodemand at T.F. Green Airport.Corresponding aircraft apron and landside facilities (truck and auto parking) would be needed to match the capacity ofthe integrated cargo carrier building in the future.Table 2-8Integrated Cargo Carrier Building Facility Requirements2010 FEIS No-ActionYearForecast Tons of AirFreight and Air Mail(U.S. tons) TAR Value Range 1 Building Area Requiredwith TAR Value Range(sq. ft.)Range of Surplus (Deficit)(sq. ft.)2004 17,682 0.5-1.0 17,682 – 35,364 1,718 – (15,964)2015 22,576 0.5-1.0 22,576 – 45,152 (3,176) – (25,752)2020 25,369 0.5-1.0 25,369 – 50,738 (5,969) – (31,338)2025 28,793 0.5-1.0 28,793 – 57,586 (9,393) – (38,186)Sources: Airport Development Reference Manual, 9 th Edition, January 2004, IATA; Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (2010).Note: There is no anticipated increase in the tons of air freight and air mail due to the proposed runway extension, therefore only the 2010 FEIS No-Action Alternative Forecast is considered in this analysis.1 TAR based on industry standards for low to average levels of cargo facility automation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).2.3.2.4 Support FacilitiesSeveral support facilities are currently undersized or would require upgrading to accommodate forecastoperational demand, and others would be impacted by proposed terminal and apron improvements. Supportfacilities provide services to ensure efficient operations to all aircraft operators using an airport.Ground Support Equipment MaintenanceThe existing belly cargo and GSE maintenance functions are operating in a shared facility, totaling ninemaintenance bays and 14,900 square feet. Continued growth in GSE maintenance activities is expected as a resultof the anticipated new entrant air carriers, the addition of terminal gates, shifts in the fleet mix, and increased dailydeparture activity, all of which will require additional equipment. Table 2-9 shows the GSE maintenance facilityrequirements analysis using methodology consistent with the 2002 T.F. Green Airport Master Plan Update and updatedto reflect the 2010 FEIS No-Action and Build Alternatives Forecasts. Based on the updated analysis, the Airport will needup to 944 square feet of additional space by 2020 and 2,713 square feet of additional space (including one additionalmaintenance bay) by 2025. The updated facility requirements analysis does not include GSE from Northstar Aviationand from the integrated cargo carriers. 85Fuel FarmThe existing fuel farm has a total Jet A fuel storage capacity of 300,000 gallons in six 50,000-gallon above-ground storagetanks. The 2002 T.F. Green Airport Master Plan Update determined anticipated fuel requirements based on peak monthaverage day (PMAD) demand, which was 491 gallons per operation in 2000. The 2002 T.F. Green Airport Master PlanUpdate shows that a capacity of nearly 735,000 gallons will be required by 2020. Applying the same methodology used85 According to the 2002 T.F. Green Master Plan Update, Northstar Aviation, and the integrated cargo carriers conduct their own GSE maintenance at their ownfacilities, or utilize a maintenance company located in Hangar No. 2 at the Airport.Chapter 2 – Purpose and Need 2-32 July 2011\\mawatr\ev\09228.00\reports\FEIS_Final_July_2011\PVD_CH02_P&N_JUL_2011.doc