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Home My WebLink AboutIR 24-1871INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 24-1871 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council August 6, 2024 Page 1 of 2 SUBJECT: FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE The purpose of the report is to provide Mayor and City Council with an update regarding the master planning efforts for Spinks Airport. Airport Master Plan Goal The primary goal of an Airport Master Plan is to provide the framework needed to guide future airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation demand, while considering potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts. It is intended to provide a true vision for how the airport is developed, guidance for future development, and justification for projects for which the airport may receive funding through an updated capital improvement program (CIP) to demonstrate the future investment required by the City of Fort Worth, as well as Texas Department of Transportation — Aviation Division and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Ultimately, the plan will aid in supporting decisions for directing limited and valuable City resources for future airport development. Continued investments in the airport will allow the City of Fort Worth to reap the economic benefits generated by historical investments. Master Plan Process The FAA recommends that airports update their long-term planning documents every 7 to 10 years, or as necessary, to address local changes at the airport. The last master plan update for FWS was completed in 2004. In September 2022, the City of Fort Worth received a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation— Aviation Division in the amount of $360,000.00 to update the Spinks Airport Master Plan (M&C 22-0588). Combined with the City's match obligation of $40,000.00, the total cost of project is $400,000.00. Through a competitive process, KSA was selected as the consultant for this effort, having best demonstrated the ability to provide the necessary resources to collect, analyze, develop, and produce the required documentation. A Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) was established to act in an advisory capacity to ensure key stakeholder involvement in the process. Members of the PAC included airport tenants, businesses, users, representatives from TxDOT Aviation, FAA, NTCOG, City of Burleson and representatives from the City's Transportation and Public Works, Planning and Data Analytics, and Economic Development departments. The input provided by the PAC did not supplant the important role of the City's Aviation Advisory Board, which provided their input, recommendations, and endorsement. PAC members met four times at designated points during the study to review study materials and provide comments to help ensure that a realistic, viable plan was developed. Minimum Requirements ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 24-1871 pAT&A4 4 i { i7 Y rF rn 1075 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council August 6, 2024 Page 2 of 2 SUBJECT: FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE Public Outreach A considerable amount of public input was received throughout the process. Two public meetings were held to gain input and feedback. One of the meetings were held on airport, while the one other meeting was at the Burleson Recreation Center. With PAC and community input, the Master Plan was presented to the Aviation Advisory Board for their review and discussion. The AAB endorsed the Master Plan at their April 18, 2024 meeting. On May 14, 2024, an update of the Master Plan was presented to the Mobility; Innovation and Transportation Committee. Key deliverables of the Master Plan that are requirements by the FAA are an updated Airport Layout Plan, and the Airport Forecast summary. Additional deliverables include: • Recommended Development Concepts • Updated Part 77 map (potential objects affecting navigable airspace) • Short, intermediate and long-term capital improvement recommendations For more information and to review all elements of the master plan in detail visit: www.FWSmasterplan.com Next Steps A resolution to City Council will be forthcoming and if approved, the master plan will be reviewed and approved by the FAA and TxDOT Aviation. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Roger Venables, Aviation System Director at 817-392-5402. David Cooke City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS APPENDIX D — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY D. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 11aa0001C(el zeD101K Fort Worth Spinks Airport (FWS) is located on the south side of Fort Worth and serves the Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex. Spinks is owned and operated by the City of Fort Worth and falls within the system of the Fort Worth Aviation Systems which also comprises Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and Meacham International Airport. The airport was originally named Oak Grove Airport however after the city's adoption of the airport in 1989 the airport's name officially changed to Fort Worth Spinks Airport. Today, the airport is classified as a Regional Reliever according to the National Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), meaning it serves large populations and economies and since it is a reliever airport it takes congestion away from large and medium hub airports in the region. Spinks is an integral element of the DFW metroplex aviation system and offers numerous amenities including an air traffic control tower, full -service fixed based operator (FBO), flight schools, and more. The total economic impact of the airport results in 388 jobs, $13.4 million in payroll, and $39.1 million in total output. The City of Fort Worth knows of the importance the airport brings to the community, and its economy, which is demonstrated in the Airport Master Plan (AMP). With a 20-year plan in place, Spinks will be able to develop its current position and become even more indispensable to the National Airspace System (NAS). D.2. WHAT IS AN AIRPORT MASTER PLAN? An Airport Master Plan is a comprehensive study of the Airport's operation and facilities, with regulating agencies, airport users, and the public. The final document focuses on development plans over the next 20 years to meet future aviation demand. During the study, existing conditions are assessed alongside future trends to see what long-term facilities and land use are necessary to reach development goals. The Plan is a flexible living document that addresses the anticipated demand and accommodates necessary improvements to preserve the vitality of air transportation for the community for years to come. D.3. CORE ELEMENTS • INVENTORY: "What existing facilities does the airport have?" • AVIATION OPEATIONAL FORECASTS: "How much demand does the airport anticipate or expect?" • FACILITY REQUIREMENTS: "Are the airport's existing facilities sufficient to meet future demand?" • AIRPORT ALTERNATIVES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: "What new, expanded, or improved facilities are required to meet the forecast demand?" • FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: "How will the Airport and Airport Sponsor pay for improvements?" • AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN: "Graphical depiction of the preferred improvements identified in the Plan." (5 2023 FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE 195 APPENDIX D — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I1xlwife] AIAto] ►11&Z10IeL[e1I1 I1011 Inviting the public and other interested stakeholders into the study addresses questions and concerns early on. These meetings allow for concerned and interested citizens to voice their opinions and/or concerns regarding the airfield. Public involvement included: • FWS Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) consisting of airport stakeholders, community, and City leaders from the City of Burleson and the City of Fort Worth. • Public Information/Outreach meetings • Social Media Notice of meeting times and locations were advertised through media outlets, flyers, and the study -specific website: FWSmasterplan.com. This website also provided the public with draft working papers, meeting notices, reports, and other materials to ensure they were informed on the status of the project. A SWOT analysis was also conducted to identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats associated with the Plan to better accommodate any critical considerations. The SWOT is provided in Table D.1. Four PAC meetings were held at the Fort Worth Spinks Administration Conference Room — February 23, 2023, May 25, 2023, September 28, 2023, and February 19, 2024. The two public involvement meetings coincided with the May 2511, 2023, PAC meeting, and the September 2811, 2023, PAC meeting one was held at the Administration Conference Room at Spinks, and the other was held at the Burleson Recreation Center. An example of the informational flyer presented to the public will be provided below. Three presentations were made to the City of Fort Worth Aviation Advisory Board as well. i Operations Flexible Scenario Based Market AYea Option Focused on Regionai/Netional Trends Functional Areas n;;, Airside/Landside Facilities Runway/Taxiway CapitalI pr _v ,Plan Utilities/GISUld Airspace/Geometrics Business/E--ic Plan Lind Use Apron and Hangars Land Use Land Use Plan U14 Airport Master Plan Airport Layout plan Phased Deuelopment Plan Marketing Materials Ll�] (5 2023 FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE 196 ED C)SPINKSnRiTITOCLMB dw HELP SHAPE THE SPI N KS AIRPORT MASTER PLAN Open Haul , Thursday., May 25 Fort Worth Spinks is initiating <3 new 0r eor master plan based on economic and demand forecasts for general aviation (not carom erciol air service). The comprehensive study will include cuttin -edge technollo les such as solar energy, electric aircraft, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). t Can't atterrel the public m eati n ? F mail FoRTWORTH, FWmastarplan@ Enq.ccm for questions and feedback. Learn more at FWSmcsterplan.ccm. APPENDIX D — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Weaknesses Location (Metroplex, Transportation) East Side Access during North Flow Workforce Road Access to East Side Facilities Expansion Potential (Land, Highway Access) Drainage Locations Under Class Bravo Airspace No DME on ILS Approach Facilities (ATCT, Fire Station 42) Lighting Lack of Obstructions 135 Traffic Congestion ILS/RNAV (Approach Minimums) Funding Amounts Dual Runways (Paved & Turf) Existing Hangar Space Local/Surrounding Community Support Regional Classification Economic and Population Growth No Designated Rotorcraft Area Self-sustaining ; Apron Space Hotels, Food, Hospital (Near Airport) Local Innovation (Bell, Lockheed Martin) Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics, Airframe) Taxiway Access to Runway Available Runway Length Volume of Goods Moved in Region FBO (Harrison Aviation) Tax Incentive Policies Opportunities Threats Investment in Private Development Light pollution Transition to National Classification Local ISD Aviation Programs Education Outreach Programs Burleson Partnership Programs Available Land for Development Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Electric Vertical Takeoff & Landing (EVTOL) Special Events (2026 World Cup) Federal Funding (On & Off Airport) Innovative Funding Research & Development Facility (R&D) Advanced Air Mobility Acceptance Noise (Specifically East Side) Land Use - Nursing Home (North) Land Use —Apartments (South) Urban Air Mobility Facility Prep Federal/State/Local Legislation Integration with Local/Regional Plans Complacency Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security Drone Incursions (5 2023 FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE 198 APPENDIX D - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY D.4. OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE Forecasting aviation activity at an airport is a critical component of a Master Plan Study and aids in evaluating and anticipating future demand and use. As reflected in Table D.2, the 20- year planning horizon reflects growth in all categories for both operations and based aircraft. Utilizing 2022 as the historical baseline year, operations are anticipated to increase from 61,325 to 91,053 by 2043 while based aircraft are expected to increase from its current level of 236 to 350 within this same timeframe. These figures postulate an Average Annual Growth (AAG) rate assumption of 1.9 percent which is based on national trends. National trends expect piston aircraft to decrease over time, however, this is not expected at Spinks due to the high level of flight training operations. It is expected that based jet aircraft will continue to increase during the planning period as well due to the proximity to the metroplex. TABLE D.2: Summary of Operations by Aircraft Type, 2022-2043 Air Taxi I 1,226 1,372 1,506 1,652 1,816 Single -Engine Piston I 33,729 35,702 39,225 41,438 45,527 Multi -Engine Piston I 9,199 9,612 10,560 9,945 9,105 Turboprop (SE) I 4,906 6,179 6,789 8,288 10,016 Turboprop (ME) I 4,293 5,493 6,035 7,459 8,650 Business Jet I 4,906 6,179 6,789 8,288 9,561 Helicopter I 3,036 4,085 4,488 5,760 6,328 Military I 30 35 40 45 50 Total Operations. .2. I 2 • 1 Local Operations I 36,795 41,194 45,259 49,725 54,632 Itinerant Operations I 24,530 27,463 30,173 33,150 36,421 Based Aircraft Single -Engine I 179 195 213 220 232 Multi -Engine I 18 21 22 24 26 Turboprop (SE) I 2 5 6 11 14 Turboprop (ME) I 3 5 6 13 18 Jet I 12 14 17 22 28 Helicopter I 22 24 26 29 32 Source: KSA (5 2023 FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE 199 APPENDIX D — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY D.S. FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND ALTERNATIVES DEVELOPMENT The Facility Requirements determine the Airport's capacity and ability to support the projected aviation forecast demand. Facility Requirements identify development, replacement, or modification of airport facilities needed to accommodate the existing 20- year anticipated demand and are a critical element of the Master planning process, providing justification for improvements that will allow FWS to continue to serve the aviation needs of the region. It also serves to identify the Critical Design Aircraft, which is the most demanding type or group of aircraft that operates at least 500 annual operations - an operation being either a take -off or landing. The current critical aircraft of Runway 18R/36L is a combination of a Challenger 300/350 and the future critical aircraft is the Gulfstream V and the forecasted, and current, critical aircraft of Runway 18L/36R is a Cessna 172. As part of the Alternatives Analysis, seven (7) airside, four (4) landside, and one (1) electrification/UAM integration options were provided for the PAC for discussion and consideration. These options identified various elements for consideration in terms of runway length, taxiway layout, aircraft parking aprons, and aviation hangar development areas. The following exhibits, Exhibit D.1, Exhibit D.2, and Exhibit D.3, demonstrate the Recommended Plan for the Airside and Landside consideration and the selected 20-year planning horizon footprint for the airfield. Highlights include: • Extend Runway 18R-36L 500' North and 800' South • Relocate Taxiways "F" and "E" to satisfy FAA design standards for direct access to 18 R-36 L. • Construct full-length parallel taxiway and connectors east of the primary runway (18R-36L). • Shorten turf runway (18L-36R) by 1,200' • Expand the primary general aviation apron. • Aviation development of various storage hangars within the east and west sides of the airfield (5 2023 FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE 200 RUNWAY DEPARTURE PROTECTION ZONE 500' x 1,700' x 1,010' LOWER THAN 3/4 MILE RUNWAY APPROACH PROTECTION ZONE 1,000' x 2,500' x 1,750' LOWER THAN 3/4 MILE INSETA .omM�--Irov. 1orr�lu� . _ I GLIDE SLOPEANTENNA I\ NANO AWOS ................ /`........ .... .. ...--............. C� 0' 400' 800' EXHIBIT D.1 - RECOMMENDED PLAN (AIRSIDE) FUTURE AERONAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT ICSA LEGEND EXISTING BUILDINGS EXISTING PAVEMENT PROPOSED PAVEMENT PAVEMENT DEMOLITION ULTIMATE RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE ULTIMATE PRECISION OBSTACLE FREE ZONE RUNWAY APPROACH PROTECTION L�,� PROPERTY LINE ZONE I,DDD•x 1,703•x 1,510' ------ RUNWAY SAFETY AREA (RSA) NOT LOWER THAN 3/4 MILE RUNWAY DEPARTURE PROTECTION — — RUNWAY OBJECT FREE AREA (ROFA) FUTURE ZONE 500' x 1,700' x 1,010' AERONAUTICAL NOT LOWER THAN 3/4 MILE DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY LINE ------------ ``ORFRr. RPZ COMPATIBILITY 11 REVIEW-ERENDON CROWLEY RD RPZCOMPATIBILITY REVIEW J - E RENDON CROWLEY RD �SPINKS AIRPORT AUTOPARKING 3 200' x 300' BOX 100' x l00' ADMINISTRATION HANGARS (TYP) BUILDING 100' x 225' BOX HANGAR FUTURE AERONAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT -- AUTOPARKING 10 -75' x BOX AUTOPARKING HANGARSS (TYP) - �� •I �� .I �� J �—e AT ¢�I-157'-I I-157-I l r FF 1plida '. { 25 (TYP) r TAXIWAY A2 j / Vii TAXIWAY A4 TAXIWAY A3 \ la ICSA LEGEND EXISTING BUILDINGS tiMYi PROPOSED BUILDINGS EXISTING PAVEMENT PROPOSED PAVEMENT �YYYY PROPOSED AUTO PARKING PAVEMENT DEMOLITION EXISTING RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE PROPERTY LINE 35' BUILDING RESTRICTION LINE FUTURE AERONAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT — — — — — — — — — — -- MAINTENANCE BUILDING 1-225'— 1fi18. _ 110' 3-120'x 120'BOX 3-120'x 120'BO% I I HANGARS(TVP) HANGARS(TVP) TWY B I` 3 RELOCATE WINDCONE/ SEGMENTED CIRCLE 3 ? / \ RUNWAY 18R/36L (C-III) (6,002' x 100' EX) (7,302' x 100' ULT) 1 GLIDE SLOPE I ANTENNA,AND AWOS I I \ / 1 _ - _ - _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0' 200' 400' EXHIBIT D.2- RECOMMENDED PLAN (LANDSIDE - WEST) '> SPIN KS AIRPORT -------------------------------- ___________________________________ __________ j --------- LRUNWAY 18R/36L (C-III) (6,002' x 100' EX) (7,302' x 100' ULT) II --------------------------------------------------------- -------------- --------------------TWY L I — — — — — — — — — — — — — � HELIPAD 140' x 140' IT" 3 _ 1600'--- - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — --- ------------------------------------— - 225' 0"`''atl _ TURF_RUNWAV 18L/36_R (A-Q (3,660' x 60' EX) (2,460' x 60' ULT) I > _ OPTION TO PAVE 125' x 125' BOX HANGARS (TVP) HANGAR --- FUTURE TWY Ml TWY, M I AUTO PARKING AERONAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT 3-50'x100'EXECUTIVE TWY M2 90 BOX HANGARS 4 - 50" x 280' u T-HANGARS(TYP) TWY M3 .' I AUTO PARKING FUTURE TWY M`4 9S' ' AERONAUTICAL i DEVELOPMENT 125'z125"BOX HANGAR M� IMPROVEMENTS DRAINAGE95' ITWY 2-100'x 130'BOX I U- REQUIRED I HANGARS(TVP) I I 20' (TYP) TWY M,16 45 1 2-100'x 120'BOX I In I W HANGARS(TYP) W — , ' 1 00'z 150" BOX HANGAR TWY N - �� CUTIVE ' BOX HA GARS I BOX HANGARS — I' 4-100'x 120'BOX HANGARS (TVP) ' 60' x 60' BOX HANGAR 5-60'x60'BOX HANGARS (TVP) D' 200' 400' _I EXHIBIT D.3 - RECOMMENDED PLAN (LANDSIDE - EAST) ICSA LEGEND EXISTING BUILDINGS mrWl PROPOSED BUILDINGS EXISTING PAVEMENT PROPOSED PAVEMENT WWYY PROPOSED AUTO PARKING PAVEMENT DEMOLITION _ ^ EXISTING RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE PROPERTY LINE — 35' BUILDING RESTRICTION LINE J I i DEPARTURE I SURFACE I a F� \� WILICAT_WAY--N 6 - 200' x 300' BOX HANGARS SPIN KS AIRPORT APPENDIX D — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY lltx91111113019IFilm INi9:alyiIvi1nWa►u11INi911vi1nra1101►1911111a►1 The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provides FWS with a systematic approach to implementation and identifies funding for the improvements required to accommodate the forecast demand. The CIP provides a chronological order for development, dividing the projects into three specific "Phases" — Short-term (0-5 years), Intermediate -term (6-10 years), and Long-term (11-20 years). A summary of the overall project costs is provided below in Table D.3. This element will also expound on potential funding sources and matching requirements as part of Grant Assurances. The CIP estimates total project costs during the planning period to total approximately, $93.6 million, with an estimated $69.3 million funding from federal sources $24.3 from the sponsor or private developers. While the projects are not listed in their entirety in this summary there are 15 projects identified in the Short-term, 21 in the Intermediate -term, and 18 in the Long-term, making a total of 54 overall projects included in the CIP. As mentioned previously projects associated with the Plan are not guaranteed to be proceeded with, much of these projects are dependent on funding, justification, and demand driven. However, the Short-term phase is easier to predict due to the brevity of the timeframe. TABLE D.3: Development Funding Summary SHORT-TERM (0-5 YEARS) 2025-2029 TOTALS $18,903,516 $8,790,300 $847,364 $9,265,852 INTERMEDIATE -TERM (6-10YEARS) 2030-2034 TOTALS $32,575,730 $21,786,900 $10,788,830 LONG-TERM (11-20 YEARS) 2035-2044 TOTALS $42,199,818 $37,898,330 -- $4,301,489 Source: KSA (5 2023 FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE 204 too . , f f y� �q s qi l t� F '� V •,-_ .+was , � •.r.�►. ► R .� �= ; �, f � � . `:, �> ..~ �'_ .f► � � i' � R% Ak 'Ff��y� tiFfi F f%'y. APPENDIX D — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY D.7. SUMMARY Currently, the Fort Work Spinks Airport safely and efficiently serves the needs of its community and surrounding communities. A complete inventory of existing facilities provided the baseline information necessary to establish the most accurate possible forecasts of airport characteristics such as operations and based aircraft. This analysis confirmed that FWS is well -positioned to take advantage of the economic growth of the region and the exciting expansion of the aviation industry both in the Metroplex and the state. This Plan determined which additional facilities and infrastructure improvements will be necessary for the Airport to maximize its potential over the next 20 years and beyond. The Planning Advisory Committee and the public gave input on several alternatives, leading to the selection of a Recommended Development Plan. This is a depiction of how the Airport can grow to harness its potential while conforming to the guidelines set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provides the Airport with guidance on how and when to fund the 54 individual projects totaling $93.6 million of planned improvements. With this Master Plan in hand, the Airport is well-equipped to maximize its potential and achieve its vision in an efficient, effective, and realistic process. (5 2023 FORT WORTH SPINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE 206